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).

Quick Picks

Our pick: Knicks to win

Value bet: Knicks in the handicap

Long shot: Jalen Brunson - First Basket

Betting Preview

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.

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.

Game 5 was back in New York, with the hosts winning 126-97, and that’s where we’re at.

Of the five games between these two teams before the NBA Playoffs, the Knicks had won four.

This included three at the home of the Hawks, with scores of 108-105, 128-125, and 121-105.

Scores have remained competitive and consistent, which is perhaps why there may be value worth exploring in these markets ahead of Game 6…

Betting Markets to Watch

When looking at the early pre-match betting odds, the New York Knicks edge it as slight favourites.

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.

For further value regarding the win outcome, you can consider the handicap line, which is at +/-1.5.

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.

As we highlighted, we think the points totals can be worth exploring more so in this game.

The ‘Over’ in the Total Points market of 214.5 offers some value, as four of the Hawks' last five playoff home games have gone over the total match points line.

Our Prediction

Check the latest NBA Hawks vs Knicks betting odds at Sportsbet.

We think the Knicks are the likely winners, 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.

NBA Playoff basketball also offers some long shot options to consider. The Atlanta Hawks - 1st Half Winner market has value, as the home team has won the first half in 11 of the Knicks' last 12 playoff games.

Additionally, the Jalen Brunson - First Basket bet offers some value, as Brunson has scored the first basket in four of the Knicks' last five playoff road games.