Dec. 11: Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Game Preview, Betting Odds, Predictions, and Player Props

• The Atlanta Hawks visit the New York Knicks in the quarterfinals of the 2024 NBA Cup on Wednesday night
• The Hawks have won six of their last seven, and the Knicks five of six
• See the Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks odds, predictions, and player props for Dec. 11

Two of the hotter teams in the Association square off in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup on Wednesday night as the Atlanta Hawks (13-12, 6-6 away, 10-15 ATS) visit the New York Knicks (15-9, 8-3 home, 11-12-1 ATS) at Madison Square Garden at 7:10 pm ET. Though the Hawks have certainly upped their game the past two weeks, the Knicks are still big favorites in Wednesday’s NBA odds.

Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Odds

The Hawks vs Knicks odds favor New York by 7.5 points and set the home side as a -320 moneyline favorite, which amounts to a 76.19% implied win probability. The Hawks come back at +260 to win straight-up, a 27.78% implied win probability.  Odds as of Dec. 11 at ESPN Bet. New users can claim an ESPN Bet promo to get a bonus for the NBA Cup. Check out SBD’s ESPN Bet app review here. 

One of the reasons New York is laying so many points is injuries on the Atlanta side. Bogdan Bogdanovic (12.4 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 2.1 APG,) is questionable with a quad injury; Jalen Johnson (19.8 PPG, 9.9 RPG, 5.5 APG) is questionable with a shoulder injury, while Trae Young (20.9 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 12.2 APG) and De’Andre Hunter (19.3 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 1.3 APG) are both probable with Achilles and knee issues, respectively.

That quartet comprises four of Atlanta’s top-five scorers. Neither Bogdanovic nor Johnson played in Atlanta’s last game, an ugly 141-11 blowout at home against the Nuggets on Sunday, which ended Atlanta’s six-game win streak.

The Knicks aren’t fully healthy, either. Josh Hart (13.9 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 5.5 APG) is questionable due to a sprained ankle, while Karl-Anthony Towns (25.1 PPG, 13.3 RPG, 3.1 APG) is dealing with a knee injury and is listed as probable.

Both played last time out, a 115-108 win at Toronto on Monday, with Towns scoring a team-high 24 points and grabbing a game-high 15 rebounds while also dishing out six assists.

ATL vs NYK Player Props

Player props as of Dec. 11 at DraftKings. Lock in this DraftKings promo code to bet on Wednesday’s NBA props. 

Wednesday’s NBA player props list Jalen Brunson (25.2 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 7.8 APG) with a game-high point total of 27.5 followed by Towns at 26.5. Young has the highest total on the Atlanta side at just 21.5.

Towns has the highest rebound total at 12.5, which is three higher than any other player on the board.

Young, the NBA’s assist leader, has a massive assist total of 11.5. Young’s 12.2 APG average is a full two assists higher than any other player in the league.

Hawks vs Knicks Predictions

Atlanta went on an impressive run from Nov. 27 to Dec. 6. Not only did they win six in a row, those wins included two victories over the NBA-leading Cavaliers, plus the Bucks and the Lakers. But I have very little confidence the injury-riddled Hawks are going to maintain that level of play for any extended period of time. We already saw the first steps on the road to regression last time out.

With Johnson and Bogdanovic both questionable again, I expect a fairly decisive win for New York tonight on their home court, where they’ve won seven of their last eight. The one loss in that span was their most-recent home game against Detroit on Saturday (120-111). The Knicks haven’t lost back-to-back home games since Feb. 27 and 29 last season. A bounce-back effort is likely.

But with all the injuries on the Atlanta side, I expect Young to shoulder a bigger scoring load that he usually does, so I’m also betting the over on his point total at 21.5.

• Knicks -5.5 (-156) at FanDuel
• Young over 21.5 points (-110) at DraftKings

Sascha Paruk’s 2024-25 NBA betting record: 30-32 (-3.38 units). All wagers one unit unless stated otherwise.

The Atlanta Hawks will face off against the New York Knicks on December 11th in what promises to be an exciting matchup between two Eastern Conference teams. Both teams have had their ups and downs so far this season, with the Hawks currently sitting at 12th in the conference with a record of 5-17, while the Knicks are in 9th place with a record of 11-12.

In terms of betting odds, the Knicks are currently favored to win the game, with most sportsbooks giving them a slight edge over the Hawks. However, the Hawks have shown flashes of potential this season and could certainly pull off an upset if they bring their A-game.

As for predictions, it’s tough to say which team will come out on top. The Knicks have been playing well recently, with Julius Randle leading the way with his scoring and rebounding abilities. On the other hand, the Hawks have a talented roster that includes Trae Young, John Collins, and Clint Capela, who are all capable of putting up big numbers on any given night.

When it comes to player props, there are a few options to consider for this game. Trae Young is always a good bet to score a lot of points, so taking the over on his points total could be a smart move. Julius Randle is another player to watch, as he has been putting up impressive numbers all season long.

Overall, this game has the potential to be a close and competitive matchup between two evenly matched teams. It will be interesting to see which team comes out on top and if any players can step up and make a big impact on the game. Fans of both teams should be in for an exciting night of basketball.