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Knicks vs. Hawks odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, April 23 best bets by proven model
TL;DR
The New York Knicks face the Atlanta Hawks in Game 3 of the NBA playoffs on April 23, with the Knicks favored by 1.5 points. The series is tied 1-1 after the Hawks' recent win.
Key points
- Knicks vs. Hawks Game 3 on April 23
- Series tied 1-1 after Hawks' win
- Knicks favored by 1.5 points
- Over/under set at 216.5 points
- SportsLine Model has 73% success rate this season
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The third-seeded New York Knicks will look to get back on track when they meet the Atlanta Hawks in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff matchup on Thursday. Atlanta stunned New York 107-106 on Monday to even the series at 1-1. The Hawks (46-36), who won the Southeast Division, are looking to advance past the first round for the first time since 2020-21. The Knicks (53-29), who finished second in the Atlantic Division, have reached the postseason in each of the last four seasons.
Tip-off from State Farm Arena in Atlanta is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Hawks lead the all-time series 210-205, but the Knicks hold a 10-6 edge in the postseason. The Knicks are a 1.5-point favorite in the latest Knicks vs. Hawks odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 216.5. Before making any Hawks vs. Knicks picks,Ā check out the Knicks vs. Hawks predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 inĀ bettingĀ profit for $100 players on its top-ratedĀ NBA picksĀ over the past eight-plus seasons. The model entered the first full week of the 2026 NBA playoffs on a sizzling 24-9 roll (73%) on top-rated NBA spread picks this season. Anyone following itsĀ NBA bettingĀ advice atĀ sportsbooksĀ and onĀ Ā could have seen huge returns.
Q&A
What time does the Knicks vs. Hawks Game 3 start?
The Knicks vs. Hawks Game 3 is set to tip off at 7 p.m. ET.
What are the latest odds for the Knicks vs. Hawks playoff game?
The Knicks are a 1.5-point favorite against the Hawks, with an over/under of 216.5 total points.
How has the SportsLine Projection Model performed this NBA season?
The SportsLine Projection Model has a 73% success rate on top-rated NBA spread picks this season, with a record of 24-9.
What is the historical playoff record between the Knicks and Hawks?
The Knicks hold a 10-6 edge over the Hawks in postseason matchups, despite the Hawks leading the all-time series 210-205.