Jalen Brunson dropped 39 points in a 126-97 Game 5 rout at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, and now the Knicks head south with a chance to punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the fourth straight year.
The Hawks, meanwhile, need to win consecutive games to advance, beginning tonight on their home floor. Jalen Johnson (19.2 PPG, 7.6 RPG in the series) will need to carry a heavier load with CJ McCollum struggling to find his shot over the last two games. Atlanta hasn’t lost three straight games with all of its starters since February, but the Knicks’ defense – which held the Hawks under 100 points in Games 4 and 5 – looks like it’s found another gear at the perfect time.
Here’s everything you need to know heading into tonight’s Game 6, including the latest odds and betting splits from Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook.
Hawks vs. Knicks Game 6: Where, When & How To Watch
- ðWhere: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
- ð Date: Thursday, April 29
- â°Tip-Off: 7:00 PM ET
- ðºTV/Streaming: ESPN
- ð Series: Knicks lead 3-2
Hawks vs. Knicks Latest Odds
Hard Rock Bet lists the Knicks as short road favorites heading into Atlanta:
- Spread:Â Knicks -2.5 (-110), Hawks +2.5 (-110)
- Moneyline:Â Knicks -140, Hawks +120
- Total:Â Over 213.5 (-115), Under 213.5 (-105)
Hawks vs. Knicks Game 6 Betting Splits
Here’s how players at Hard Rock Bet are lining up for tonight’s Game 6:
- Moneyline: The Knicks are drawing the overwhelming majority of the handle with 86.4%, backed by 68.7% of all bets. Hawks backers make up just 13.6% of the money despite 31.3% of total bets.
- Spread: Bets on the point spread are essentially a coin flip (49.4% Knicks, 50.6% Hawks), but the handle tells a different story, with 73.4% of it on Knicks -2.5.
- Total: Bettors are leaning Over 213.5, as its pulling in 55.8% of all tickets and 73% of the handle.
Popular Player Props at Hard Rock Bet for Game 6
Four of the five most popular player props for Game 6 are unders on Hawks players – a sign that bettors expect New York’s defensive blueprint to carry over into tonight:
- Jalen Brunson to Record 20+ Points
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker Under 3.5 Rebounds
- Jalen Johnson Under 9.5 Rebounds
- CJ McCollum Under 2.5 Threes Made
- Karl-Anthony Towns Under 12.5 Rebounds
Referenced odds are subject to change.
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