New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Predictions – NBA Playoff Preview | April 25, 2026

The New York Knicks visit the Atlanta Hawks on April 25, 2026 in Game 3 of the First Round (Series: Tied 1-1). All data is sourced from the Statz game preview – no fabrication, all real numbers.

Odds: NYK vs ATL

Moneyline: New York Knicks -114 / Atlanta Hawks +114

Spread: New York Knicks -1.5 (-106) / Atlanta Hawks +1.5 (+106)

Total: O/U 214.5 (Over +106 / Under -106)

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Recent Form

New York Knicks last 5: LWLW – Playoff record 6-4, scoring 100.7 PPG, conceding 95.1 PPG.

Atlanta Hawks last 5: WLLW – Playoff record 5-5, scoring 105.4 PPG, conceding 100.4 PPG.

Pace and Shooting Splits

Pace: New York Knicks (Slow, 93) vs Atlanta Hawks (Average, 97.8). Atlanta Hawks holds the pace edge.

• NYK: FG 44.8% | 3P 36.3% | FT 81.6%
• ATL: FG 47.5% | 3P 33.2% | FT 75.2%

Key Player Form (Last 5 Games)

• Buddy Hield (ATL): 31 PPG | 3 RPG | 3 APG
• CJ McCollum (ATL): 29 PPG | 3.3 RPG | 3.7 APG
• Jalen Johnson (ATL): 19.3 PPG | 8 RPG | 2.7 APG

Statz Projections

• Jalen Johnson: 26 pts / 12 reb / 4 ast (projected)
• Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 20.2 pts / 3 reb / 3.4 ast (projected)
• CJ McCollum: 18.6 pts / 2.5 reb / 4.2 ast (projected)

Active Milestones and Prop Streaks

• Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL) – 23-game Points 15+ streak | avg 22.9 | L5: 18, 25, 36, 21, 32 (draftkings -285)
• Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL) – 7-game 3s Made 3+ streak | avg 4.3 | L5: 3, 4, 7, 4, 5 (draftkings -188)
• Dyson Daniels (ATL) – 6-game Points 10+ streak | avg 13.3 | L5: 13, 12, 11, 11, 15 (draftkings -111)
• CJ McCollum (ATL) – 5-game Steals 1+ streak | avg 2 | L5: 2, 2, 2, 1, 3 (draftkings -181)

Prop Bet Streaks

• Josh Hart (NYK) – 12 straight UNDER on Blocks 0.5 | L5: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 (draftkings -285)
• Jalen Brunson (NYK) – 10 straight UNDER on Blocks 0.5 | L5: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 (draftkings -588)
• Jalen Johnson (ATL) – 6 straight UNDER on Points_assists 26.5 | L5: 20, 18, 26, 23, 26 (fanduel -102)
• Dyson Daniels (ATL) – 6 straight OVER on Pts 9.5 | L5: 13, 12, 11, 11, 15 (caesars -114)
• Miles McBride (NYK) – 6 straight UNDER on Ast 2.5 | L5: 1, 2, 2, 1, 2 (draftkings -188)

High Hit-Rate Props

• Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL) – Points 15+: 100% L5 (5/5) | 100% L10 | 82.1% season (draftkings -285)
• Dyson Daniels (ATL) – Points 10+: 100% L5 (5/5) | 90% L10 | 68.4% season (draftkings -111)
• CJ McCollum (ATL) – Steals 1+: 100% L5 (5/5) | 80% L10 | 68.3% season (draftkings -181)
• Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL) – 3s 3+: 100% L5 (5/5) | 90% L10 | 61.5% season (draftkings -188)

Injury Report

• Jock Landale (ATL) – Out: Landale continues to progress, but he will continue to be brought along slowly. In the meantime, Mouhamed Gueye is set to operate as the primary backup center to open the playoffs. Return: 2026-05-02
• Keshon Gilbert (ATL) – Out: Gilbert was a standout player for the Capital City Go-Go in the G League, and now he’ll get a chance to prove himself in Atlanta. It remains to be seen if he’ll get some looks at the NBA level, but it’s likely that he gets plenty of reps with the College Park Skyhawks. Return: 2026-07-02

Playoff Context

This is Game 3 of the First Round. The series stands Tied 1-1 (Atlanta Hawks 1 – New York Knicks 1). Playoff basketball intensifies every defensive possession.

Prediction

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