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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks predictions for NBA Playoffs Monday.
The New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks will meet in Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs series at Madison Square Garden on Monday, starting at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations and today’s injury news, Dimers' advanced NBA model projects the Knicks as the most likely winner of the Hawks vs. Knicks Game 2 matchup.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Knicks lineup will feature stars like Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby, while the Hawks will look to Jalen Johnson, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and CJ McCollum.
This article offers a closer look at Monday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Hawks vs. Knicks prediction: Who will win Game 2?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Monday's NBA Playoffs matchup between the Hawks and Knicks, forming part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Knicks a 72% chance of defeating the Hawks in Game 2 of the series. Our predicted final score has the Knicks winning 112-105.
According to our model, the Knicks (-6.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 217.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Hawks vs. Knicks Game 2 odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Hawks | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +6.5 (-118) | -6.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | +200 | -215 |
| Total | o217.5 (-114) | u217.5 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Hawks vs. Knicks picks and best bet for Game 2
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Knicks -6.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Knicks | -215 |
| Total | Under 217.5 | -106 |
According to our best NBA bets for Monday, the top play to make on this game is Knicks to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Hawks vs. Knicks Game 2 player props
Looking for Hawks vs. Knicks NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Madison Square Garden.
Jalen Johnson is expected to lead the Hawks with 23 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists, while Jalen Brunson is projected to have 25 points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists for the Knicks.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Hawks prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Hawks are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | 23 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 54 |
| N. Alexander-Walker | 21 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 |
| CJ McCollum | 19 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | 14 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 34 |
| J. Kuminga | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 26 |
Knicks prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Knicks:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 25 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 46 |
| K. Towns | 20 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 46 |
| OG Anunoby | 18 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 35 |
| Mikal Bridges | 14 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 29 |
| Josh Hart | 13 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 35 |
Hawks vs. Knicks Game 2 updates and essential details
Monday's Game 2 between the Knicks and Hawks in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks
- Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
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The NBA Playoffs is an annual elimination tournament held to decide the league's champion.
A total of 16 teams, including the Hawks and Knicks, reached the NBA Playoffs 2026, which includes four rounds: the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals.
Each round of the NBA Playoffs is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins progressing to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Conclusion
We predict the Knicks, with a 72% win probability, will likely beat the Hawks in Monday's NBA playoffs matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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