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Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Predictions, Betting Odds and Best Bets for Saturday, December 26

The Atlanta Hawks will be up against the New York Knicks in an NBA 2025-26 regular-season clash on Saturday, December 26. This will be the first time these teams will lock horns in the NBA 2025-26 season. The Hawks are entering the clash on the back of a five-game losing streak, with their most-recent defeat coming at the hands of the Miami Heat in the front-leg of their back-to-back. On the other hand, the New York Knicks are coming off a narrow win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Game Details

Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
Time: 8 pm ET
Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
TV: FDSSE, MSG, NBA TV
Live Stream: NBA League Pass

Recommended Bet and Odds

Recommended Bet	FanDuel	BetMGM
Jalen Brunson 29.5 points	-120	–

Analysis and Rationale

Jalen Brunson is the leading Knicks scorer, dropping 29.3 points per game, on 47.8% shooting from the field and 38.1% shooting from beyond the arc. Apart from it, Brunson is also contributing 3.3 rebounds per game and is leading the team in assists with 6.5 apg.

In the most-recent game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Brunson came up with 34 points on 40.0% shooting from the field and 50.0% shooting from the three-point range. It was his fourth game with 25+ points in the last five contests.

The Knicks maintain a better defensive rating than the Hawks and the fact that Brunson is averaging 29.8 points on road this season, we expect the 29-year-old to drop 30 points or more on Saturday.

Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Predictions

The Atlanta Hawks are seeded tenth in the East with a win-loss record of 15-17, and are entering Saturday’s matchup on a five-game losing streak. Though they have played decent basketball, the Hawks are struggling off-late, and have been able to win only two of their last ten games.

They are scoring 118.6 points per game, while allowing their opponents to score 119.8 points per game. Apart from this, the Hawks have an offensive rating of 114.8 and a defensive rating of 115.6. This signifies that while they have a decent offense, Atlanta needs to work on its defense.

On the other hand, we have the New York Knicks, one of the best performing teams in the NBA 2025-26 season. They are seeded second in the standings with a 21-9 record, and are entering Saturday’s matchup with an 8-2 record in the last ten games.

The Knicks are scoring 120.3 points per game, while allowing 113.3 points to their opponents. In addition to it, they have an offensive rating of 121.0 and a defensive rating of 114.1. The stats as well as their dominance in the standings clearly signify that the Knicks are a dominating team and they are likely to dominate their rivals on Saturday.

Predictions: New York Knicks to win.

Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Betting Spread and Odds

According to moneyline odds and betting spread on FanDuel, the New York Knicks are highly-likely to win over the Hawks on Saturday.

	Spread	Moneyline	Total
New York Knicks	-6.5 (-114)	-255	O 242.5 (-110)
Atlanta Hawks	+6.5 (-106)	+210	U 242.5 (-110)

Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Over/Under Odds and Best Bets

Atlanta Hawks Over/Under Odds

Recommended Bets	Over	Under
Trae Young 22.5 points	-108	-122
Jalen Johnson 25.5 points	-128	-104
Onyeka Okongwu 7.5 rebounds	-144	+108

Atlanta Hawks Best Bets

Jalen Johnson to record 12+ rebounds: +235
Onyeka Okongwu to score 20+ points: +164
Jalen Johnson to record a double-double: -240

New York Knicks Over/Under Odds

Recommended Bets	Over	Under
Karl-Anthony Towns 22.5 points	-114	-114
OG Anunoby 17.5 points	-122	-108
Jalen Brunson 7.5 assists	+102	-136

New York Knicks Best Bets

Mikal Bridges to score 20+ points: +190
Karl-Anthony Towns to record a double-double: -400
Karl-Anthony Towns to record a double-double: -166

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FAQs

What is the over/under for total points for the Hawks vs Knicks game?

The over/under for total points in the game between the Hawks and the Knicks is set at 242.5.

What is the point spread for the Hawks vs Knicks game?

The Knicks have a 6.5-point edge over the Hawks.

What is the moneyline for the Hawks vs Knicks game on Saturday?

The Knicks are favorites to win with moneyline odds of -255, while the Hawks are underdogs at +210.

Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.