The New York Knicks are set to face the Atlanta Hawks in an exciting Eastern Conference matchup on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Knicks currently hold a 27-16 record, with a 13-8 home record, while the Hawks stand at 22-19 overall and 11-12 on the road. The Hawks have emerged victorious in both prior encounters this season, including a recent 108-100 win over the Knicks.
With tipoff scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks are favored by 6.5 points. The SportsLine consensus has set an over/under at 236 points. The Knicks are coming off a loss to the Timberwolves but boast a potent offense led by Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 33.2 points over the last five games. The Hawks, however, have also demonstrated scoring prowess with Trae Young leading the charge.