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The upcoming NBA game on January 2, 2026, between the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, promises an exciting showdown. Both teams have shown competitive spirit this season, but our picks lean toward the New York Knicks to cover the spread. Our prediction model projects a final score of 127-119 in favor of the Knicks, with a moneyline advantage. This comes from a strong track record of profitable point spread bets, with a hit rate above 50% in recent games, making this an attractive betting opportunity.
For bettors looking to make informed decisions, the Knicks have a 52.6% hit rate on the -7.5 spread, and the Hawks have a 47.4% hit rate on the +7.5 spread. These stats suggest a close game but with a slight edge to the home team. The game will be broadcast on MSG and Amazon Prime Video, giving fans multiple ways to catch the action live. Check out our NBA picks page for more expert betting tips and detailed analysis.
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Boston 57-2630% -14 -110BetAnything | |||||||
![]() San Antonio 63-2122% -11 -110BetOnline | |||||||
L.A. Lakers 54-2928% +5 -103Bet105 | |||||||
Detroit 60-2358% -9½ -107Bet105 | |||||||
Oklahoma City 65-1816% -16½ -115Bet105 | |||||||
![]() Atlanta 47-37100% +1 -110Heritage | |||||||
![]() Toronto 46-3833% +3½ -115Bet105 | |||||||
![]() Minnesota 50-340% +2 -110Bookmaker |