The New York Knicks will look to take a commanding 2-0 series lead when they host the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. New York took care of business in Game 1, riding a 28-point performance from Jalen Brunson and a dominant second-half surge from Karl-Anthony Towns to pull away for a 113-102 victory on Saturday night.
Brunson came out on fire, pouring in 19 first-quarter points on 6-for-6 shooting to set the tone early. Towns, who managed just six points on 1-for-6 shooting in the first half, flipped a switch after the break and finished with 25 points, including a critical stretch in the fourth quarter where he buried a three-pointer and completed a three-point play during a 10-0 Knicks run that blew the game open at 106-87. OG Anunoby chipped in 18 points and Josh Hart posted 11 points and 14 rebounds in the Game 1 win, which was New York’s first postseason game under head coach Mike Brown.
Atlanta now heads into Game 2 needing to steal one at The Garden before the series shifts to State Farm Arena for Games 3 and 4. For the Knicks, the challenge is avoiding a letdown after a comfortable postseason opener. Below is a look into the latest odds and splits for tonight’s game, along with the most popular player props at Hard Rock Bet ahead of tip-off.
Hawks vs. Knicks Game 2 Info
- đź“ŤWhere: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- đź“…Date: Monday, April 20
- ⏰Tip-Off: 8:00 PM ET
- đź“şTV/Streaming: NBC/Peacock
Hawks vs. Knicks Game 2Â Odds
Hard Rock Bet once again has the Knicks listed as a solid home favorite as they look to take a 2-0 series lead:
- Moneyline: Hawks (+185), Knicks (-240)
- Spread: Hawks +5.5 (+100), Knicks -5.5 (-120)
- Total: Over 217.5 (-115), Under 217.5 (-105)
Hawks vs. Knicks Game 2 Betting Splits
Players at Hard Rock Bet are siding heavily with the Knicks on both the moneyline and the spread for Game 2:
- Moneyline: The Knicks are attracting 84% of all bets and 88% of the handle on the moneyline, with just 16% of all tickets on the Hawks to win.
- Spread: Similarly, New York is drawing 80% of all bets and 89% of the handle for the point spread.
- Total: The Over 217.5 is pulling in 68% of bets and 78% of the handle, with bettors seemingly anticipating a high-scoring affair.
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for ATL-NYK
After Towns erupted for 19 second-half points in Game 1, Hard Rock Bet players are banking on an encore from the Knicks’ big man on Monday. Here are the five most-bet player props by total ticket count at Hard Rock Bet:
- Karl-Anthony Towns – Over 19.5 Points
- Jonathan Kuminga – Under 5.5 Rebounds
- Dyson Daniels – To Record 6+ Assists
- Mitchell Robinson – Under 7.5 Rebounds
- Josh Hart – Under 15.5 Points + Assists
Referenced odds are subject to change.
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