The Hawks will play the Knicks on Friday, January 2nd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks set for Friday, January 2nd, 2026. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Atlanta Hawks currently have a 89.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the New York Knicks is 96.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Atlanta Hawks - The Atlanta Hawks currently have a 10-8 record as an away team. That standing puts them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New York Knicks - The New York Knicks start this matchup with a 15-2 record as a home team. They now rank 2nd in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Atlanta Hawks currently rank 9th (119.3) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the New York Knicks stand at 3rd averaging 121.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 120.1 points against the Atlanta Hawks, ranking them 6th in the league. The New York Knicks currently rank 18th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 114.6 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Atlanta Hawks have notched a 4-3 Eastern Southeast Division division record, while the New York Knicks possess a 5-2 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Atlanta Hawks have a 16-19 overall record, while the New York Knicks have a 23-10 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Atlanta Hawks be takin' on the New York Knicks...in a fierce battle on Friday, January 2nd, 2026. The fans in the Knicks' arena be rowdy and full o' fervor...ready to cheer their team on to victory.
The Hawks be standin' at 16-19 overall...whilst the Knicks be boastin' a 23-10 record. The Hawks be 4-3 in their division...while the Knicks be 5-2 in theirs. The Hawks be averagin' 119.3 points per game...with the Knicks not far behind at 121.2.
See you courtside at today's game...and be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks. Look at this game's prop bets below...and prepare for a showdown on the court!
Best Hawks at Knicks Odds
| Underdog Atlanta Hawks | Favorite New York Knicks |
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| Underdog Atlanta Hawks | Favorite New York Knicks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New York Knicks are -6.5 -118 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Atlanta Hawks are +6.5 -102 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 241.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 241.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The New York Knicks are the -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Atlanta Hawks are the +220 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Hawks
Knicks
1/02/26 7:40pm EST | +6.5 -102-6.5 -118 |
Underdog Atlanta Hawks - Atlanta Hawks bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A +6.5 Atlanta Hawks underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A -6.5 New York Knicks favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks Prop Bets
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Hawks
Knicks
Game to Overtime
1/02/26 7:40pm EST | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Hawks
Team Total Points
ATL at NYK 1/02/26 7:40pm EST | 117.5 o -118117.5 u -110Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
ATL at NYK 1/02/26 7:40pm EST | 124.5 o -110124.5 u -115Bet |
Dyson Daniels
Points Scored
ATL at NYK 1/02/26 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -125Bet |
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Jalen Brunson
Points Scored
ATL at NYK 1/02/26 7:40pm EST | 30.5 o -11530.5 u -115Bet |
Jalen Johnson
Points Scored
ATL at NYK 1/02/26 7:40pm EST | 23.5 o -12023.5 u -110Bet |
Jordan Clarkson
Points Scored
ATL at NYK 1/02/26 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -125Bet |
Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
ATL at NYK 1/02/26 7:40pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -120Bet |
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Kristaps Porzingis
Points Scored
ATL at NYK 1/02/26 7:40pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -118Bet |
Mikal Bridges
Points Scored
ATL at NYK 1/02/26 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -12515.5 u -105Bet |
Miles McBride
Points Scored
ATL at NYK 1/02/26 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -11810.5 u -110Bet |
Mitchell Robinson
Points Scored
ATL at NYK 1/02/26 7:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1304.5 u -105Bet |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Points Scored
ATL at NYK 1/02/26 7:40pm EST | 20.5 o +10020.5 u -130Bet |
OG Anunoby
Points Scored
ATL at NYK 1/02/26 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -11817.5 u -110Bet |
Onyeka Okongwu
Points Scored
ATL at NYK 1/02/26 7:40pm EST | 14.5 o -11514.5 u -115Bet |
Trae Young
Points Scored
ATL at NYK 1/02/26 7:40pm EST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -120Bet |
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Tyler Kolek
Points Scored
ATL at NYK 1/02/26 7:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1055.5 u -125Bet |
Vit Krejci
Points Scored
ATL at NYK 1/02/26 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1258.5 u -105Bet |
Zaccharie Risacher
Points Scored
ATL at NYK 1/02/26 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1408.5 u +105Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ATL at NYK 1/02/26 7:40pm EST | 42.5 o -10542.5 u -125Bet |
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Jalen Johnson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ATL at NYK 1/02/26 7:40pm EST | 43.5 o -11543.5 u -118Bet |
Trae Young
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ATL at NYK 1/02/26 7:40pm EST | 32.5 o -11832.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| New York Knicks | 34 | 19 | 0.642 | +6.0 | 21-6 | 12-13 | 9-3 | 23-12 | 117.3 | 111.8 | +5.5 | W1 | 9-1 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 26 | 29 | 0.473 | +15.0 | 10-15 | 16-14 | 5-4 | 13-19 | 117.5 | 118.8 | -1.3 | L2 | 6-4 |
Atlanta Hawks & New York Knicks Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Atlanta Hawks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Hawks | +40000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +1600 Bet |
Atlanta Hawks & New York Knicks Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, January 2nd, 2026 at 7:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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