New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks 02/09/2020 Spread Picks and Prediction

New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks 02/09/2020 – The New York Knicks are enjoying perhaps their best stretch this season, having won their last four assignments. The Atlanta Hawks dropped their third loss in four games and are currently dealing with a myriad of injuries. Sunday night’s game at State Farm Arena will pit these ball clubs against each other for the second time this season. The Knicks are set to enter the game as slim underdogs after opening at +2.5 across the spread, according to the initial Las Vegas betting lines.

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New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks 02/09/2020 Betting Odds

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
New York Knicks	+2.5 (-108)	226.5 o (-110)	+125
Atlanta Hawks	-2.5 (-108)	226.5 u (-110)	-145

The New York Knicks captured their fourth win in a row, beating the Detroit Pistons, 95-92, on Saturday. Julius Randle and Wayne Ellington recorded 17 points each, and Elfrid Payton tallied 10 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. The Knicks shot just 44 percent from the field but totally dominated the Pistons in the battle for the boards, 47-28.

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Players to Watch: Julius Randle (19.0 PPG, 9.4 RPG, and 3.3 APG)

RJ Barrett (13.8 PPG, 5.1 RPG and 2.5 APG)

Reggie Bullock (9.5 PPG, 2.4 RPG and 1.6 APG)

The Atlanta Hawks put up a good fight against the Boston Celtics despite missing the service of Trae Young. John Collins chalked up 30 points and 10 rebounds and Kevin Huerter fired for 25 points. Brandon Goodwin also had a career game, finishing with 21 points off the bench. The Hawks shot 40 percent from the field and converted 24 of their 26 shot attempts from the free-throw line.

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Players to Watch: Trae Young (29.3 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 9.0 APG)

John Collins (20.1 PPG, 10.3 RPG, 1.2 APG)

Kevin Huerter (15.0 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 1.8 APG)

New York Knicks

New York are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New York’s last 12 games.
New York are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
New York are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against Atlanta.
Knicks are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against Atlanta.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York’s last 5 games on the road.
New York are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta.
Knicks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games this season.
New York are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of New York’s last 18 games against an opponent in the Southeast division.

Atlanta Hawks

The total has gone OVER in 10 of Atlanta’s last 13 games.
Atlanta are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games against New York.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta’s last 7 games at home.
Atlanta are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against New York.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta’s last 8 games this season.
Atlanta are 4-16 SU in their last 20 games against an opponent in the Eastern conference.
Hawks are 1-11 SU in their last 12 games against an opponent in the Atlantic division.
Atlanta are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games played in February.

Injuries

New York Knicks

No Injuries

Atlanta Hawks

Clint Capela C Heel is downgraded to OUT Sunday vs New York
Skal Labissiere PF Knee is out indefinitely
DeAndre’ Bembry SF Hand is “?” Sunday vs New York
Treveon Graham SF Knee is probable Sunday vs New York
Trae Young PG Ankle is “?” Sunday vs New York
De’Andre Hunter SF Ankle is “?” Sunday vs New York
Bruno Fernando C Calf is upgraded to probable Sunday vs New York
Cam Reddish SG Concussion is “?” Sunday vs New York

Top sports betting sites are still not convinced the Knicks’ four-game winning streak is for real. Online Bookmakers put the Knicks at +2.5 across the spread, showing that they are still pessimistic about the Knicks’ chance against the Hawks even though Trae Young has been listed as probable.

Moneyline: Bet on the Knicks at +125. I am starting to believe in the Knicks’ young core. Marcus Morris is gone but Julius Randle will continue to take the lead for this young, talented squad.

ATS: Pick the Knicks to cover the 2.5-point spread. I feel Young is going to put up a monster stats line whenever he decides to play. However, Elfrid Payton is proving to be a reliable player at point guard position on both ends of the floor. He will be the key in the Knicks’ win vs. the Hawks.

TOTALs: Back the UNDER at 226.5 points. Without Young, the Hawks put up 107 points against the defensive-minded Celtics. The Knicks scored just 95 points in a win against the Pistons. If Young is available, reaching the total is possible but then again the safer pick seems to be the UNDER.

Score Prediction: 107 – 104 Knicks