New York @ Atlanta Picks & Props

Quentin Grimes has made 2.8 treys per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.6 higher than he's sunk over the course of the season on his home court. This year when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged 7.3 three attempts per game (25th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Atlanta Hawks, identifying this as a good matchup. The Knicks are expected to see a spike in possessions today from competing against the 2nd-speediest tempo visiting offense in the NBA this year (the Hawks). The New York Knicks have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are on their home court, the other team has brought down 8.8 offensive boards per game (5th-fewest in the league) vs. the Atlanta Hawks (reducing possessions that could otherwise lead to further opportunities for offense).

The Knicks are expected to see a spike in possessions today from competing against the 2nd-speediest tempo visiting offense in the NBA this year (the Hawks). The New York Knicks have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are on their home court, the other team has brought down 8.8 offensive boards per game (5th-fewest in the league) vs. the Atlanta Hawks (reducing possessions that could otherwise lead to further opportunities for offense).

The New York Knicks check in as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA without the home court advantage this year. The Knicks have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the league this year. This year when they are on the road, opposing starting PGs have attempted 1.8 foul shots per game (10th-lowest in the league) against the Hawks, making it tough to draw fouls. Jalen Brunson will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on the road generally decreases player production in all stat categories.

The Knicks are expected to see a spike in possessions today from competing against the 2nd-speediest tempo visiting offense in the NBA this year (the Hawks). The New York Knicks have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are on their home court, the other team has brought down 8.8 offensive boards per game (5th-fewest in the league) vs. the Atlanta Hawks (reducing possessions that could otherwise lead to further opportunities for offense). This year when they are away from home, the other team's starting Cs have attempted 6.3 free throws per game (29th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Atlanta Hawks, making it fairly effortless to get to the foul line.

The New York Knicks check in as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the NBA without the home court advantage this year. The Knicks have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the league this year. RJ Barrett should suffer a reduction in output in all stat categories as a result of playing on the visting team in this matchup.

The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the league this year. Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to more chances for scoring and assists, and the Hawks rank 5thbest in in the league with 12.9 offensive boards per game this year. This year when they are on their home court, opposing clubs have come down with 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks (shortening possessions that could otherwise lead to added chances for offense). In comparison to last year's 61.8% mark, Clint Capela's foul-shot efficiency has increased this year to 75.0%. Clint Capela will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city generally improves player performance in all stat categories.

The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the league this year. Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to more chances for scoring and assists, and the Hawks rank 5thbest in in the league with 12.9 offensive boards per game this year. This year when they are on their home court, opposing clubs have come down with 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks (shortening possessions that could otherwise lead to added chances for offense). Onyeka Okongwu has successfully made an impressive 100.0% of his foul shot attempts this season, a sizeable increase from his 73.2 rate last season. This year, opposing teams have attempted 18.8 foul shots per game (2nd-fewest in the NBA) against the New York Knicks, facing an uphill battle to get to the free-throw line.

Out of all players in the league, Immanuel Quickley ranks in the 19th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a measly 1.4 fouls per game when playing at home this year. The Knicks are expected to see a spike in possessions today from competing against the 2nd-speediest tempo visiting offense in the NBA this year (the Hawks). The New York Knicks have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are on their home court, the other team has brought down 8.8 offensive boards per game (5th-fewest in the league) vs. the Atlanta Hawks (reducing possessions that could otherwise lead to further opportunities for offense). Compared to last year's 82.3% mark, Immanuel Quickley's free-throw effectiveness has risen this year to 100.0%.

In comparison to last year's 6.6 mark, Bogdan Bogdanovic's shot attempts from downtown have surged this year to 8.0 per game. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the league this year. Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to more chances for scoring and assists, and the Hawks rank 5thbest in in the league with 12.9 offensive boards per game this year. This year when they are on their home court, opposing clubs have come down with 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks (shortening possessions that could otherwise lead to added chances for offense). Compared to last season's 86.6% rate, Bogdan Bogdanovic's foul-shot prowess has increased this season to 100.0%.

Compared to last year's 8.3 rate, Trae Young's shots drained have diminished this year to 6.7 per game. Trae Young has failed to convert 5.3 3-point shots per game this year, a significant increase from his 4.4 rate last year. The New York Knicks have played at the least up-tempo pace in the league this year, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Atlanta Hawks.

De'Andre Hunter has compiled an impressive 19.0 points per game this year, significantly more than his 15.3 points per game last year. Since the start of last season, opposing starting SFs have averaged 37.0% on 3-pointers (25th-best in the league) vs. the New York Knicks, designating this as a positive matchup. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the league this year. Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to more chances for scoring and assists, and the Hawks rank 5thbest in in the league with 12.9 offensive boards per game this year. This year when they are on their home court, opposing clubs have come down with 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks (shortening possessions that could otherwise lead to added chances for offense).

The New York Knicks have played at the least up-tempo pace in the league this year, which ought to lead to decreased opportunities for the Atlanta Hawks. The matchup against New York is a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a mere 1.0 foul shots per game this year when the Knicks are at home (15th-least in the league).

Julius Randle has been on the court for 33.6 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 87th percentile. The matchup against Atlanta is a good one; when the Atlanta Hawks are at home, they have given up the 27th-most points per game in the league to the other team's starting PFs since the start of last season (16.4). The Knicks are expected to see a spike in possessions today from competing against the 2nd-speediest tempo visiting offense in the NBA this year (the Hawks). The New York Knicks have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are on their home court, the other team has brought down 8.8 offensive boards per game (5th-fewest in the league) vs. the Atlanta Hawks (reducing possessions that could otherwise lead to further opportunities for offense).

The matchup vs. Atlanta is a good one; when the Hawks are away from home, they have given up the 26th-most points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting SFs this year (20.0). The Knicks are expected to see a spike in possessions today from competing against the 2nd-speediest tempo visiting offense in the NBA this year (the Hawks). The New York Knicks have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are on their home court, the other team has brought down 8.8 offensive boards per game (5th-fewest in the league) vs. the Atlanta Hawks (reducing possessions that could otherwise lead to further opportunities for offense). The matchup vs. Atlanta may be a favorable one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a colossal 3.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Hawks are on their home court (24th-most in the NBA).

In contrast to last year's 49.6% mark, Jalen Johnson's scoring effectiveness has surged this year to 60.2%. Jalen Johnson has sunk a terrific 40.0% of his attempts from beyond the arc this season, significantly higher than his 28.4 rate last season. Jalen Johnson has tallied an impressive 29.3 minutes per game this season, significantly more than his 14.0 minutes per game last season. The matchup vs. the New York Knicks is a strong one for three-pointers; opposing starting PFs have posted the 28th-highest 3-point rate in the NBA this year (47.9%). The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the league this year.

Saddiq Bey has not yet played a game this season.

Isaiah Hartenstein has not yet played a game this season.