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Knicks vs. Hawks prediction: New York to win, Jalen Brunson projected for 26 points in Game 4 [2026 NBA Playoffs]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks predictions for NBA Playoffs Saturday.
The Atlanta Hawks will square off with the New York Knicks in Game 4 of their 2026 NBA Playoffs series at State Farm Arena on Saturday, beginning at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury reports, Dimers' advanced NBA model projects the Knicks as the most likely winner of the Knicks vs. Hawks Game 4 matchup.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Hawks lineup will feature stars like Jalen Johnson, CJ McCollum and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, while the Knicks will rely on Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Knicks vs. Hawks prediction: Who will win Game 4?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NBA Playoffs game between the Knicks and Hawks, forming part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Knicks a 58% chance of beating the Hawks in Game 4 of the series. Our predicted final score has the Knicks winning 108-106.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Knicks and Hawks each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 215-point over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Knicks vs. Hawks Game 4 odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Knicks | Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -2.5 (-102) | +2.5 (-118) |
| Moneyline | -130 | +118 |
| Total | o215 (-110) | u215 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Knicks vs. Hawks picks and best bet for Game 4
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Knicks -2.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Knicks | -130 |
| Total | Over 215 | -110 |
According to our best NBA bets for Saturday, the top play to make on this game is Knicks to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Knicks vs. Hawks Game 4 player props
Betting on New York vs. Atlanta NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at State Farm Arena.
Jalen Brunson is expected to lead the Knicks with 26 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists, while Jalen Johnson is projected to have 22 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists for the Hawks.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Knicks prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Knicks are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 26 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 46 |
| K. Towns | 21 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 47 |
| OG Anunoby | 19 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| Mikal Bridges | 13 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 26 |
| Josh Hart | 12 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 35 |
Hawks prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Hawks:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | 22 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 52 |
| CJ McCollum | 20 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 |
| N. Alexander-Walker | 20 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 |
| J. Kuminga | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 27 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 32 |
Knicks vs. Hawks Game 4 updates and essential details
Saturday's Game 4 between the Hawks and Knicks in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks
- Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: State Farm Arena
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The NBA Playoffs is an annual elimination tournament held to decide the league's champion.
A total of 16 teams, including the Knicks and Hawks, made the 2026 NBA Playoffs, which includes four rounds: the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals.
Each round is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins advancing to the next round until a champion is crowned.
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Conclusion
We predict the Knicks, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Hawks in Saturday's NBA playoffs matchup.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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