Published Apr 5, 8:36am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Apr 5, 8:36am ET
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One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the Atlanta Hawks hosting the New York Knicks. Who has the edge in our Hawks vs Knicks pick?
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| Atlanta Hawks | -1.5 (+100) |
| New York Knicks | +1.5 (-120) |
Atlanta comes into this tilt riding a four-game win streak. The team's recent outing was a 141-107 victory against the Brooklyn Nets.
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The Hawks set the tone early, scoring the first 10 points of the game. They led by 10 points after the opening quarter and 71-55 at the break. A 43-22 scoring advantage in the fourth enabled Atlanta to cruise to an easy win.
Seven players reached double figures for the Hawks. CJ McCollum paced the offense with 25 points and seven assists. Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 21 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Atlanta shot 57 percent overall and 51 percent from 3-point range.
Following three consecutive losses, the Knicks have responded with two straight wins. This includes a 136-96 victory against the Chicago Bulls.
New York jumped on its opponent from the start. The home team raced out to a 22-point lead after the first quarter and extended its advantage to 78-41 at the break. While Chicago did play better in the second half, scoring 55 points, the effort was not nearly enough to keep the Knicks from prevailing in convincing fashion.
Four starters reached double figures for New York. OG Anunoby was the standout performer with 31 points on 7-for-10 shooting from long range. Mitchell Robinson and Jalen Brunson scored 17 points each.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Hawks have dropped four of the previous five meetings in this series. New York is 5-1 in its last six road outings against Atlanta. Simply put, the Knicks have the edge here.
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New York Knicks
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