Hawks vs Knicks Wednesday Prediction | NBA Cup Picks Today, Best Bets
John Canady
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On Wednesday night, the Atlanta Hawks are set for a showdown against the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup Quarterfinals. Atlanta currently sits one game above the .500 mark as they look to continue stacking wins to insert themselves into the thick of things come April and May. Meanwhile, the Knicks have seemingly found the identity of their new-look roster, considering Tom Thibodeau’s team has turned things around over the last few weeks. With both teams winning four of their previous five games, this matchup has the makings for an exciting battle.
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Hawks vs Knicks
- Location: Madison Square Garden (New York, New York) | Date: Wednesday, December 11
- Where to Watch: ESPN | Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Spread: Knicks -8, Moneyline: Knicks -335, Total: 237
Hawks vs Knicks Best Bet: Hawks +8
The Hawks may be one of the more inconsistent teams in the league this season, and that mostly has to do with their tendency to play up to competition and fall flat on their face against teams they should beat. Atlanta has knocked off teams like the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Los Angeles Lakers while losing to teams like the Washington Wizards (twice). It’s hard to predict what you’ll get when you play Atlanta, but considering Hawks’ star Trae Young’s past with the Knicks and the Garden crowd, this could easily be a game that Quin Snyder’s squad finds a way to win. And even if they don’t steal a win on the road, there’s a good chance that ATL will keep the margin of victory lower than nine points.
Hawks vs Knicks Best Total Bet: Under 237
Both teams have the offensive firepower to turn this game into a shootout. Looking back at their last duel, the Hawks outlasted the Knicks 121-116 in Atlanta. This time around, the game script could be the same. However, it will be hard to imagine that the two teams will reach the 237+ point range in this one. A final score of 118-113 seems like a realistic outcome.
Hawks Best Player Bet: Trae Young to Score 25+ Points +165
As mentioned above, Trae Young takes the matchup against the Knicks personally. Dating back to their playoff series a few years ago, the guard always looks to put on a show in Madison Square Garden. Young is a willing facilitator, creating his own offense with ease. The Oklahoma product ended the night with 23 points and ten assists in their last matchup. Young could be poised for an offensive outbreak on the road this time.
Knicks Best Player Bet: Karl-Anthony Towns 30+ Points +190
Since joining them in an offseason trade, Karl-Anthony Towns has emerged as a primary scoring option for the Knicks. The big man took time to adapt to his new team, but his role has remained the same in New York, if not larger. As an offensive centerpiece, Towns will get plenty of volume on Wednesday against the Hawks, and with their lack of defensive presence in the frontcourt, it could be challenging for Atlanta to slow him down. With 34 points in their last battle, tonight’s game could be another big outing for KAT.
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