Knicks vs. Hawks odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, Game 2 best bets by proven model

SportsLine's model reveals its New York Knicks vs.

Atlanta Hawks predictions for their NBA playoffs Game 2 matchup on Monday
Tipoff is at 8 p.m.

ET at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

The Knicks are 10-5 all-time versus the Hawks in the NBA postseason.

The latest Hawks vs.

Knicks odds from FanDuel Sportsbook have New York as the 5.5-point favorite, while the over/under for total points scored is 216.5.

Before making any Knicks vs.

Hawks picks, check out the Hawks vs.

Knicks predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model .

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Now, the model has simulated Hawks vs.

Knicks 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NBA picks and betting predictions.

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The last seven meetings between these teams, including Game 1, have averaged 234.7 total points.

The model forecasts New York to have the game's two top scorers, with both going for over 21 points.

However, Atlanta counters with more balance and depth, as seven Hawks are projected to score more than 7 points, compared to five for New York.

SportsLine's model calls for 218 total points, per 10,000 simulations, making the over the value side.

See the Knicks vs.

Hawks spread pick at SportsLine , and bet the Over at FanDuel right here:
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Knicks picks
After simulating each possession 10,000 times, the model also says one side of the spread hits almost 70% of the time.

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So who wins Knicks vs.

Hawks, and which side of the spread hits in almost 70% of simulations?

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Knicks line to back, all from the model that has returned well over $10,000 on top-rated NBA picks , and find out.