Knicks-Hawks Preview

The New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Philips Arena. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Knicks were crushed 118-82 by the Cavaliers last time out, as 15.5-point underdogs. The combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 216. David Lee had 16 points with 16 rebounds in a double-double performance in the loss. Joe Johnson drained 26 points to lead the Hawks to a 105-95 victory over the Grizzlies last time out. The Hawks managed to cover the 9-point spread, while the 200 points made it OVER the posted total of 199. Mike Bibby added 20 points with 10 assists for the Hawks, and Marvin Williams add 16 in the win. Current streak: New York has lost 2 straight games. Atlanta has won 2 straight games. Team records: New York: 8-10 SU, 8-10 ATS Atlanta: 11-6 SU, 9-8 ATS New York most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Detroit are 4-6 After playing Cleveland are 3-7 After a loss are 4-6 Atlanta most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Dallas are 2-8 After playing Memphis are 5-5 After a win are 7-3 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 8 of New York's last 10 games when playing on the road against Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games on the road New York is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta Atlanta is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against New York Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing New York Next up: New York home to Detroit, Sunday, December 7 Atlanta at Dallas, Saturday, December 6