Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks NBA Cup Preview, Odds, Prediction (Dec 11)
- Hawks vs. Knicks matchup is one of the NBA Cup quarterfinals.
- The Atlanta Hawks had six wins before losing to Denver in their last game.
- Knicks have the seventh-best offense in the NBA.
The NBA Cup odds favor the New York Knicks in this matchup, but the Hawks can’t be written off that easily when looking at the entire picture. We have the Warriors vs. Rockets NBA Cup preview prepared for you as well.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
- How To Watch: ESPN
NBA Cup Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | +220 | -7.5 | 236.5 |
| New York Knicks | -270 | +7.5 | 236.5 |
Game Preview
The Hawks were on a roll before suffering a huge defeat to the Denver Nuggets this weekend, 141-111. They had six straight wins and looked like a playoff team.
The absolute breakthrough of the season not only for the Hawks but also in the NBA is 22-year-old forward Jalen Johnson, who scores 19.8 points per game and has 9.9 boards. He was out against the Nuggets but is expected to be ready for the Knicks.
Meanwhile, the team from the Big Apple is also in good form, with the Knicks winning five of the latest six NBA matchups. Their sole loss occurred against the Pistons at Madison, but later on, they bounced back with a 113-108 win over the Raptors in Toronto.
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Jalen Brunson leads the seventh-best offense in the NBA, which averages 118 points per night. Brunson scores 25.4 points per game with 49.5% of shooting from the field.
Hawks vs. Knicks Head-to-Head
There has already been one game this year between the two teams. The Hawks were better at home than the Knicks, winning 121-116.
Hawks vs. Knicks Prediction
This will be an interesting matchup because of the current form of both units. Though, because of the home-court edge and the fact that they have much better defenders, we would bet on the New York Knicks to win this one.
- Hawks vs. Knicks pick: Knicks win
