Hawks vs Knicks Win Probability for Game 1 at Prediction Markets

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The New York Knicks begin their playoff run tonight at Madison Square Garden as the Atlanta Hawks visit the Big Apple for Game 1 of their first-round series.

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We break down Kalshi’s win probability markets and deliver some Hawks vs. Knicks predictions to help guide your NBA picks for Saturday, April 18.

Who will win Hawks vs Knicks Game 1?

Hawks win probability: 34% (+194)
Knicks win probability: 68% (-212)

Although Atlanta prevailed 111-99 in the last head-to-head meeting at MSG, oddsmakers are trading the Knicks at 68% (-212) to prevail this time around. 

Our prediction: Atlanta to win

The Hawks have been hot since the break, and their lethal combination of strong defense and a barrage of three-pointers gives them a puncher’s chance to emerge victorious and complete the upset at Madison Square Garden. 

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Read more in Zak Hanshew’s full Hawks vs. Knicks predictions.

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More Hawks vs Knicks prediction markets

You’re certainly not limited to the main game outcome for Hawks vs. Knicks at Kalshi; you also have options to trade on the spread, total, and more, among other NBA odds markets.

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You can buy either side of a market — for example, “Yes” on the Knicks -6.5 spread means the Knicks will cover, while “No” means the Hawks will cover — with each side priced based on the implied probability (which can be converted to American, Decimal, or Fraction odds using the Covers odds converter).

Hawks vs Knicks spread and total at prediction markets

Outcome

Yes

No

Knicks -6.5

48¢ (+108)

53¢ (-113)

Over 216.5 points

54¢ (-117)

47¢ (+113)

Our predictions: Knicks -6.5 — No

After the All-Star break, Atlanta owned the…

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