Hawks vs Knicks Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 18

The Atlanta Hawks (46-36) takes on the New York Knicks (53-29) during the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Atlanta went 20-6 over the second half of the season and won the division by 1. 5 games.

The Hawks enter the postseason as one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Before the final four games of the regular season, the Hawks were on a 18-2 run. New York is 2-1 versus Atlanta this season with wins of three points each and a 12-point loss.

The Knicks closed the regular season on a 12-4 run over the last 16 games and 5-1 over the previous six contests. Lets take a closer look at tonight’s matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds courtesy of  DraftKings  recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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