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The Atlanta Hawks (16-19) are 7.5-point underdogs as they look to break a three-game road losing streak when they take on the New York Knicks (23-10) on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Madison Square Garden. The matchup airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on FDSSE and MSG.
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Knicks vs. Hawks Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this contest expects a final result of Knicks 124, Hawks 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Knicks (-297)
- Total Pick: Under 245.5 (computer predicts 237.6 points)
- Pick ATS: Knicks (-7.5)
Recent Knicks vs. Hawks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2025 | Knicks | -5.5 | 244.5 | -226 | +185 | 128-125 NY |
| 4/5/2025 | Knicks | -1.5 | 237 | -129 | +109 | 121-105 NY |
| 2/12/2025 | Knicks | -7.5 | 241.5 | -309 | +248 | 149-148 NY |
| 1/20/2025 | Knicks | -7.5 | 239 | -304 | +244 | 119-110 NY |
| 12/11/2024 | Knicks | -7.5 | 237.5 | -348 | +277 | 108-100 ATL |
| 11/6/2024 | Knicks | -7 | 227 | -287 | +232 | 121-116 ATL |
Knicks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New York's ATS record is 18-15-0 this season.
- In games they have played as at least 7.5-point favorites this season, the Knicks are 9-3 against the spread.
- New York has gone over in 19 of its 35 games with a set total (54.3%).
- This season, the Knicks have won 22 out of the 28 games, or 78.6%, in which they've been favored.
- New York has been at least a -297 moneyline favorite nine times this season and won all of those games.
Hawks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Atlanta's ATS record is 17-18-0 this season.
- In games they have played as at least 7.5-point underdogs this year, the Hawks are 2-1 against the spread.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 20 of Atlanta's 35 games with a set total.
- The Hawks are 8-9 in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 47.1% of those games).
- Atlanta has not yet won a game when entering as a moneyline underdog with odds of +239 or longer in three chances.
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Knicks vs. Hawks Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
Mitchell Robinson: Questionable (Ankle),
Landry Shamet: Out (Shoulder),
Josh Hart: Out (Ankle)
Hawks
Hawks:
Trae Young: Questionable (Quadricep),
N'Faly Dante: Out For Season (Knee)
Knicks vs. Hawks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSE and MSG
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
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