New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks ATS Pick & Prediction – 12/27/2025

The New York Knicks head into Saturday night’s Eastern Conference confrontation against the Atlanta Hawks with momentum. New York enters Atlanta’s State Farm Arena seeking its fourth straight victory after a thrilling 126–124 comeback win on Christmas Day against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Hawks are limping through a five-game losing streak and face the second half of a back-to-back here. Before tip-off from Atlanta, continue reading to get my Knicks vs Hawks prediction below.

Our Knicks vs Hawks Pick

Game Snapshot

• Matchup: New York Knicks @ Atlanta Hawks
• Date & Time: Saturday, December 27, 2025, 8:00 PM ET
• Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
• Broadcast: NBA TV

Key Storylines

• The Knicks are enjoying a strong season at 21–9 overall and have won 12 of their past 15 outings with balanced offensive production and staunch defense. Jalen Brunson led the charge on Christmas with 34 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns has been a double-double threat nightly. New York ranks among the league leaders in scoring offense and is top-10 defensively this season.
• New York has some lineup uncertainty with guard Landry Shamet sidelined and Miles McBride listed as day-to-day. More significantly, Josh Hart has been ruled out for this game due to an ankle issue, which could affect the team’s toughness and rebounding.
• The Hawks are enduring a difficult stretch and are 15–17, with recent losses piling up. Atlanta just lost 126–111 to Miami, despite a 30-point performance from Trae Young and strong effort from Jalen Johnson. Defensive lapses and turnover issues have plagued the Hawks as they rank below average in points allowed.
• Atlanta’s schedule spot is less than ideal here, playing the second night of a back-to-back. Additionally, Kristaps Porzingis is questionable due to ongoing health concerns, potentially reducing frontcourt options and rim protection for the hosts.

Head-to-Head & Betting Trends

• This is the first of three regular-season games between the Knicks and Hawks this year.
• The Knicks are 18-13 against the spread this season.
• Atlanta is 14-18 against the spread going into this matchup.
• The Knicks have gone over the total in 17 of their 31 games.
• Atlanta is 18-14 to the over going into Saturday night.

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Final Thoughts

Jay Sanin

Jay Sanin is the GM and Head of Sports at ATS.io. He has been writing about sports gambling since 2013, handicapping tens of thousands of sporting events. He plays sides and totals aggressively across most sports and is more selective in player prop markets. He does his own modeling across most sports, and his family is jealous of how much time he spends on his precious spreadsheets.