<p>The Knicks enter with a 3-2 lead after winning Game 5, but will they secure passage to the next round, or will the Hawks force a seventh game on Friday, May 1 (9:00 AEST).</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Quick Picks</h2><p><strong>Our pick: </strong>Knicks to win</p><p><strong>Value bet: </strong>Knicks in the handicap</p><p><strong>Long shot: </strong>Jalen Brunson - First Basket</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Betting Preview</h2><p>It’s been a hugely competitive NBA Playoffs series between these two teams, with neither able to take advantage and build on a win to pull away from each other.</p><p>The Knicks won Game 1 (113-102 in New York), before Atlanta won Game 2 (107-106 in NY). Game 3 and 4 were in Atlanta, with the Hawks winning 109-108, before the Knicks levelled the tie at 2-2 with a 114-98 victory.</p><p>Game 5 was back in New York, with the hosts winning 126-97, and that’s where we’re at.</p><p>Of the five games between these two teams before the NBA Playoffs, the Knicks had won four.</p><p>This included three at the home of the Hawks, with scores of 108-105, 128-125, and 121-105.</p><p>Scores have remained competitive and consistent, which is perhaps why there may be value worth exploring in these markets ahead of Game 6…</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Betting Markets to Watch</h2><p>When looking at the early pre-match betting odds, the New York Knicks edge it as slight favourites.</p><p>Of course, their H2H record suggests they have a command over Atlanta when playing, but there’s not a great deal of value in the moneyline.</p><p>For further value regarding the win outcome, you can consider the <strong>handicap</strong> line, which is at +/-1.5.</p><p>With New York the favourites, they have the line at -1.5, which offers some value as they have covered the line in eight of their last 10 games.</p><p>As we highlighted, we think the <strong>points totals</strong> can be worth exploring more so in this game.</p><p>The ‘<strong>Over</strong>’ in the <strong>Total Points market of 214.5 </strong>offers some value, as four of the Hawks' last five playoff home games have gone over the total match points line.</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Our Prediction</h2><p>Check the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-us/nba/new-york-knicks-at-atlanta-hawks-10417247">NBA Hawks vs Knicks betting odds</a> at Sportsbet.</p><p>We think the <strong>Knicks are the likely winners</strong>, given their strong record in Atlanta. They have won four of the last five in Georgia, despite Atlanta winning one in the Playoffs so far.</p><p>NBA Playoff basketball also offers some long shot options to consider. The <strong>Atlanta Hawks - 1st Half Winner market</strong> has value, as the home team has won the first half in 11 of the Knicks' last 12 playoff games.</p><p>Additionally, the <strong>Jalen Brunson - First Basket</strong> bet offers some value, as Brunson has scored the first basket in four of the Knicks' last five playoff road games.</p>