Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Picks and Prediction for Monday April 20 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 04/20/2026, 12:05 AM ET

Hawks Preview

The World’s Most Famous Arena will play host to a Monday night NBA playoff clash between the Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The sixth-seeded Hawks won 20 of their final 26 games to finish the regular season and have become a much better defensive team for head coach Quin Snyder. In the series opener, Atlanta was outscored by nine points during the second half of a 113-102 road loss.

Veteran G C.J. McCollum led four Atlanta players in double figures with 26 points on 11-for-20 shooting. All-Star F Jalen Johnson scored 23 points (8-19 FG) and pulled down seven boards. Onyeka Okongwu added 19 points (4-6 3PT) and eight rebounds for the Hawks.

Knicks Preview

The New York Knicks won 30 of 40 home games during the regular season and are looking to win their first NBA title since 1973. The third-seeded Knicks ranked second in the league in offensive efficiency and averaged 116.5 points per contest. During Saturday’s home victory, New York converted 25 of 30 from the charity stripe and shot 48 percent from the three-point line.

All-Star G Jalen Brunson scored 17 of his game-high 28 points in the first quarter and dished out seven assists. All-Star F/C Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 25 points (10-10 FT), eight rebounds, and four assists. OG Anunoby added 19 points (6-9 FG) and eight boards for the Knicks.

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Hawks vs Knicks Pick

Atlanta C Oneyka Okongwu is dealing with right knee inflammation and is listed as questionable for this game. The Hawks played at the fourth fastest tempo in the NBA and the Knicks averaged five more points at home than on the road. Look for New York to take a 2-0 series lead with a victory that goes over the total. Final Score Prediction, New York Knicks win 116-110.