The Hawks haven’t had much luck lately, and that trend could continue with the Knicks coming to town ready to take care of business.
Dec 27, 2025 • 13:02 ET
• 4 min read
Photo By – Imagn Images. New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) controls the ball.
The Atlanta Hawks are spiraling with five straight losses and face another tough test tonight when they host the New York Knicks.
The Atlantic Division-leading Knicks have been one of the NBA’s most dominant teams at both ends of the court, which is why I’m picking the visitors to win this one comfortably.
I’ll break down the pick in my NBA picks and Knicks vs. Hawks predictions for Saturday, December 27.
Knicks vs Hawks prediction
Knicks vs Hawks best bet: Knicks -6.5 (-115)
The month of December has not been kind to the Atlanta Hawks, who are in the midst of a five-game skid while also dropping nine of their last 11 contests.
Defense has been the main issue for Atlanta, which has allowed a whopping 132.6 ppg during its losing streak.
The New York Knicks are trending the opposite way with a 13-3 record over their last 16 games. New York has been solid at both ends of the court, ranking tied for fourth in ppg (120.3) and eighth in papg (113.3).
The Knicks have covered the spread 58.1% of the time this season (18-13-0), the sixth-best mark in the NBA. Meanwhile, the Hawks have the eighth-worst ATS ranking in the league at just 43.8% (14-18-0).
Give me the visitors to cover tonight.
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Knicks vs Hawks same-game parlay
Jalen Brunson is averaging over 30 ppg in December and has hit that mark in six of his last nine outings. The Knicks guard should have a big night vs. a Hawks team that isn’t interested in playing much defense.
The Hawks (56.3%) and Knicks (54.8%) are both among the top 10 in percentage of games that hit the Over this season. With Atlanta’s defense in its current state, this should be another high-scoring game.
Knicks vs Hawks SGP
Knicks -6.5
Jalen Brunson Over 29.5 points
Over 241
Our “from downtown” SGP: Johnson messes around
Jalen Johnson has not recorded a triple double in five straight games, but he’s been one rebound or assist shy in four of those contests. Prior to this, he had a triple double in four straight.
Knicks vs Hawks SGP
Knicks -6.5
Jalen Brunson Over 29.5 points
Over 241
Jalen Johnson to record triple-double
Knicks vs Hawks odds
Spread: New York -6.5 (-115) | Atlanta +6.5 (-105)
Moneyline: New York -250 | Atlanta +205
Over/Under: Over 241 (-110) | Under 241 (-110)
Knicks vs Hawks betting trend to know
The Hawks have hit the Game Total Over in 41 of their last 69 games (+11.30 Units / 15% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Knicks vs. Hawks.
How to watch Knicks vs Hawks
Location
State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
Date
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Tip-off
8:00 p.m. ET
TV
MSG Sportsnet, FDSN Southeast Atlanta
Knicks vs Hawks latest injuries
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After writing a few pieces for the Varsity newspaper during his time at the University of Toronto, Chris Faria’s career in sports truly began in 2019 when he attended the sports journalism program at Centennial College. Since then, he’s covered virtually every sport under the sun, having written for several different outlets including Covers and the Canadian Olympic Committee. A lifelong hockey fan and player, Chris currently works full-time for the National Hockey League.
Outside of hockey, he’s also an avid poker player and mixed martial arts fan, which is coincidentally his favorite sport to bet on – usually in the form of a parlay on bet365. The main lesson he’s learned from years of betting is bankroll management: “Never bet more than you’re comfortable losing and never chase your losses.”
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