New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Predictions – NBA Playoff Preview | April 23, 2026

The New York Knicks travel to face the Atlanta Hawks in Game 3 of the first-round series – Tied 1-1. Here is what the Statz data says heading into tip-off.

Odds and Lines

Odds via Polymarket. Moneyline: Atlanta Hawks +106 | New York Knicks -106. Spread: Atlanta Hawks +1.5 (1.98) | New York Knicks -1.5 (2.02). Total: O/U 216.5.

Series Context

This is a First Round matchup. The series is currently Tied 1-1. The winner of this game takes a key series advantage.

Form and Team Stats

Atlanta Hawks (home): 5-5 playoff record, averaging 105.4 points per game and conceding 100.4 ppg. Recent form (last 5): WLLW.

New York Knicks (away): 6-4 playoff record, averaging 100.7 points per game and conceding 95.1 ppg. Recent form (last 5): LWLW.

Pace and Shooting Splits

Pace favours Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta Hawks play at a pace rating of 97.8 (Average), while New York Knicks run at 93 (Slow).

• Atlanta Hawks: FG% 47.5 | 3P% 33.2 | FT% 75.2
• New York Knicks: FG% 44.8 | 3P% 36.3 | FT% 81.6

Player Projections

Statz model projections for April 23, 2026:

• Jalen Johnson (ATL): 26 pts / 12 reb / 4 ast
• Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL): 20.2 pts / 3 reb / 3.4 ast
• CJ McCollum (ATL): 18.6 pts / 2.5 reb / 4.2 ast
• Jalen Brunson (NYK): 20.2 pts / 2.6 reb / 6.2 ast
• Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK): 15.9 pts / 8.7 reb / 3.7 ast
• OG Anunoby (NYK): 14.3 pts / 5.7 reb / 1.5 ast

Active Prop Streaks

The following players have active prop streaks heading into this game:

• Josh Hart (NYK): Blocks 0.5 – under in 12 straight
• Jalen Brunson (NYK): Blocks 0.5 – under in 10 straight
• Jalen Johnson (ATL): Points_assists 27.5 – under in 6 straight
• Dyson Daniels (ATL): Pts 10.5 – over in 6 straight
• Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK): Ast 2.5 – over in 5 straight
• Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL): Ast 3.5 – under in 5 straight
• CJ McCollum (ATL): Steals 0.5 – over in 5 straight

Player Milestones

• Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL): 3s Made 3+ in 7 straight (avg 4.3 per game)
• Dyson Daniels (ATL): Points 10+ in 6 straight (avg 13.3 per game)
• CJ McCollum (ATL): Steals 1+ in 5 straight (avg 2 per game)
• Miles McBride (NYK): 3s Made 1+ in 5 straight (avg 2 per game)

Hit Rate Trends

• Miles McBride (NYK): 3s 1+ – hit 100% in last 5 (5/5 games)
• Dyson Daniels (ATL): Points 10+ – hit 100% in last 5 (5/5 games)
• CJ McCollum (ATL): Steals 1+ – hit 100% in last 5 (5/5 games)
• Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL): 3s 3+ – hit 100% in last 5 (5/5 games)

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 t
• 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

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Player pages: Jalen Johnson stats and projections | Nickeil Alexander-Walker stats and projections | CJ McCollum stats and projections | Jalen Brunson stats and projections | Karl-Anthony Towns stats and projections | OG Anunoby stats and projections