Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks NBA Pick Prediction 12/25/2021 by Tony T.
Hawks at Knicks—Laundry list of illness and injuries for Atlanta as out are Young, Hunter, Gallinari and Capela as are several reserves. Questionable are Reddish, Huerta and Wright. On the Knicks side out are Rose and Noel. RJ Barrett missed Thursday due to conditioning issues returning from COVID. Atlanta has broke a two game losing streak with the 98-96 road defeat to Philadelphia 76ers. Hawks had lost four of five prior to that win. Trae Young has missed the past two games with the Hawks scoring 98 points in each game against the 76ers and Magic. New York has lost six of eight following the 124-117 home defeat to Washington Wizards. In that eight game period the Knicks 22nd in defensive efficiency by allowing 113.9 points per 100 possessions. Play Atlanta +6.5.