New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Picks and Predictions February 12th 2025

New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks February 12th 2025

At 7:30 ET, the Knicks (-329) will host the Hawks (+263) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Knicks are favored by 8 points and the over/under line is set at 240.

Atlanta (26-28) is currently 8th in the East and has won three straight games. Meanwhile, the Knicks (35-18) are 3rd in the conference and 2nd in the Atlantic Division.

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Hawks vs. Knicks Key Information

The Hawks improved to 26-28 on the season with a 112-106 win over the Magic on Monday. Atlanta picked up the road win as +6 point underdogs, and the game’s total of 218 points narrowly fell short of the 221-point line.

After trailing 57-50 at halftime, Atlanta turned things around by outscoring Orlando 33-25 in the 3rd quarter. They entered the 4th quarter with a slim 83-82 lead and closed out the game by winning the final period 29-24.

In their win over the Magic, the Hawks shot 49.4% from the field and made 12 three-pointers at a 37.5% clip. Trae Young led the way with 19 points, despite shooting just 35.3%, and added 8 assists. Caris LeVert contributed 18 points, hitting 3 threes at 42.9%, while Terance Mann went perfect from the field, making all 3 of his three-point attempts and finishing with 12 points.

Young scored 11 of his 19 points in the 4th quarter, while LeVert added 5 points in the final period. Mann also chipped in 6 points in the 4th, matching his 2nd quarter output. Zaccharie Risacher added 11 points, with 5 coming in the 2nd and 6 in the 3rd quarter.

Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they allowed 35 points, the Hawks’ defense held strong in the 1st, 3rd, and 4th quarters, giving up just 22, 25, and 24 points, respectively, to secure the win over the Magic. Atlanta allowed Orlando to shoot 47% from the field.

The Hawks did a good job limiting the Magic’s three-point shooting, allowing just 12 made threes on 40% shooting. Atlanta also sent Orlando to the line 24 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Hawks grabbed 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 7 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals.

The Knicks improved to 35-18 on the season with a 128-115 win over the Pacers on Tuesday. New York, favored by 2 points, covered the spread on the road. The game’s total points of 243 narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 242.

A key 10-0 run helped the Knicks take control, stretching the score from 49-47 to 57-49. They outscored Indiana 41-34 in the 2nd quarter and maintained their lead by winning the 3rd quarter 30-28 and the 4th quarter 30-27.

Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks to a win over the Pacers, scoring 40 points and grabbing 12 rebounds while shooting 60.9% from the field. Josh Hart contributed 30 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 75% of his shots. The Knicks shot 53.8% as a team, making 10 threes at a 37% clip.

Miles McBride added 15 points, hitting 4 threes without a miss. Towns scored 15 points in the 2nd quarter, while Hart added 12 in the 3rd. Landry Shamet scored 9 of his 11 points in the 4th quarter.

Even with some defensive struggles in the 2nd quarter, the Knicks held the Pacers to 115 points and secured the win. Indiana shot 48% from the field, but New York limited their damage from beyond the arc, allowing just 9 threes on 29% shooting.

The Knicks sent the Pacers to the line 26 times, where they made 20 free throws. New York grabbed 35 defensive rebounds, giving up 9 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 2 blocks.

For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Knicks to secure the win, with an expected final score of 133-106. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -8.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 240 and our model has the Hawks and Knicks finishing with a combined 239 points. Our pick is to take the under.

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Knicks, Hawks on Upswing Ahead of Last Game Before Break

The New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks enter their final game before the All-Star break riding momentum, setting the stage for an exciting Eastern Conference clash at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night.

Can the Knicks Keep Rolling?

New York (34-22) rebounded from a blowout loss to Boston with an impressive 128-115 road win over Indiana on Tuesday. Karl-Anthony Towns exploded for 40 points and 12 rebounds, while Josh Hart delivered a 30-point, 10-rebound double-double in Jalen Brunson’s quietest game of the season.

Brunson, who finished with a season-low eight points, was in foul trouble for much of the second half. Hart stepped up in his absence, scoring 15 points during a key stretch that helped the Knicks take control.

“What Josh did is what we needed to win,” Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said. “He was everywhere, flying around, doing everything.”

New York sits comfortably in third place in the Eastern Conference, nine games ahead of seventh-place Miami. The Knicks will look to carry their momentum into the break while avenging their two previous losses to Atlanta this season, including a 108-100 NBA Cup quarterfinal defeat.

Can the Hawks Overcome Key Injuries?

Atlanta (28-28) has won three straight and four of its last five, shaking off a brutal eight-game losing streak. The Hawks edged the Orlando Magic 112-106 on Monday, with Trae Young scoring 11 of his 19 points in the final stretch to seal the win.

However, the victory came at a cost. Larry Nance Jr. (knee) and Vit Krejci (back) both exited in the fourth quarter, and neither will play on Wednesday.

“We were finishing with a compilation of guys at various times,” Hawks coach Quin Snyder said. “But that aside, that group pulled together.”

Atlanta currently sits in eighth place in the East, two games behind Detroit for the final guaranteed playoff spot. The Hawks are aiming to sweep the season series against the Knicks for the first time since 2020-21, when they eliminated New York in the first round of the playoffs.

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Will the Knicks Even the Series or Will the Hawks Keep Climbing?

Both teams are playing well heading into the break, making this a crucial matchup for playoff positioning. Can New York keep pace with the East’s elite, or will Atlanta’s hot streak continue despite key injuries?