New York Knicks defeat Atlanta Hawks 140-89: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, Apr 30, 2026 · NBA · New York Knicks 140, Atlanta Hawks 89
The New York Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at State Farm Arena. The New York Knicks covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 214, with 229 points combined.
New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks final score and game recap
The New York Knicks won by 51 points.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- OG Anunoby (New York Knicks): 29 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists.
- Mikal Bridges (New York Knicks): 24 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Jalen Johnson (Atlanta Hawks): 21 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists.
- Jonathan Kuminga (Atlanta Hawks): 11 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists.
Who covered the spread in New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks?
The New York Knicks covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites, winning by 51 points.
The spread opened at New York Knicks -2 and closed at New York Knicks -2.5.
Did New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks go over or under the total?
The game went over: 229 points combined against a closing total of 214, over by 15.
The total opened at 213.5 and closed at 214.
New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The spread moved toward the New York Knicks between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 213.5 to 214, and the game went over.
New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks betting trends: 2025-26 season
This result left the New York Knicks 4-2 in the 2025-26 postseason (2-1 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 6 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 3 times. That made it three straight wins for the New York Knicks.
This result left the Atlanta Hawks 2-4 in the 2025-26 postseason (1-2 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 6 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 3 times. That made it three straight losses for the Atlanta Hawks.
What's next for New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks?
Next for the New York Knicks: the Philadelphia 76ers at home on Monday, May 4, 2026.