The Atlanta Hawks (13-12) face off against the New York Knicks (15-9) in the NBA Cup quarterfinals tonight at 7 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks are favored to win, with a +280 odds to pull off the upset and -7-point lead on the spread. The over/under is set at 237 total points.
De’Andre Hunter and Trae Young are listed as probable for the Hawks, while Jalen Johnson and Bogdan Bogdanovic are questionable. Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart have similar injury statuses for the Knicks.
The Hawks have been inconsistent this season with an Adjusted Net Rating of -3.1, but their opponent-adjusted pace is 21st-ranked. The Knicks, on the other hand, boast a +4.6 Adjusted Net Rating and second-best offense in the league (118.1).
Karl-Anthony Towns is a significant threat for the Knicks, with an impressive 25.1 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game this season. The Knicks’ ability to exploit the Hawks’ weakness in defending three-pointers will be crucial.
The Knicks are expected to dominate the game due to their superior team performance and defensive flexibility provided by Precious Achiuwa’s return to the bench.
Given these factors, laying 6.5 points with New York is recommended for this matchup.
Source: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/hawks-vs-knicks-prediction-odds-parlay-pick-for-wednesday-december-11