Get ready for some playoff-like intensity as the Atlanta Hawks take on the New York Knicks in a tight contest as part of the NBA’s eight-game schedule on Monday.

Trae YoungThe Hawks have defeated the Knicks in both games this season and this will be their first meeting since the Chiefs NBA Cup meeting. Expect a lively crowd when Young, considered a villain by Knicks fans, returns to Madison Square Garden.

Here’s a preview of the Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks game, scheduled for 3 p.m. ET in New York.

Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Predictions, Previews and Odds

Money line: Hawks (+217) vs. Knicks (-265)

spread: Hawks +6.5 (-110) vs. Knicks -6.5 (-110)

Total (O/U): Hawks o236.5 (-110) vs. Knicks u236.5 (-110)

Editor’s note: Odds for the Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks game may change closer to the game. The odds listed are based on information available at the time of writing.

Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks Preview

The Atlanta Hawks have proven themselves to be a tough matchup for the New York Knicks. They’ve defeated the revamped Knicks twice this season, and both games were tight.

The Eagles enter this game on a winning streak, having won three in a row and four of their past five games. Their most recent win came in overtime, 119-115. boston celtics They face another tough road challenge tonight at TD Garden.

Meanwhile, the Knicks are in the midst of their toughest stretch of the season. They have won just three of their last nine games, losing to the Chicago Bulls. detroit pistons and the short-handed Orlando Magic.

They lost to the Timberwolves 116-99 and are looking to turn things around heading into the second half of the season.

Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks predicted starting lineup

For the Eagles, Kobe Bufkin is out for the season with a shoulder injury, Cody Zeller is out for personal reasons, Larry Nance Jr. is out with a hand injury, and Zachary Lisacher is out with a thigh issue. Trae Young is listed as questionable due to an Achilles injury.

For the Knicks, Mitchell Robinson is out with an ankle injury, and Josh Hart (neck) and Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) are both questionable.

eagles

G- Trae Young | G- Dyson Daniels | F- Vit Craigie | F- Jaylen Johnson | C- Clint Capella

Knicks

G- Jalen Brunson | G- Mikal Bridges | F- Josh Hart | F- And Anunoby. | C- Karl-Anthony Towns

Editor’s note: These are projected lineups and may change based on player availability.

Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Betting Props

• Trae Young is -121 when scoring over 23.5 points for Kaiser. He is expected to exceed that goal.
• Mikal Bridges was -109 under 18.5 points at Caesars. He is not expected to reach that total.

Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Prediction

While the Knicks are favored in this game, we expect the Hawks to pull off another upset. The Hawks have been playing well lately, while the Knicks have been terrible. If Trae Young plays, we expect the Hawks to pull off an upset win.