Analyzing Wednesday’s Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Hawks come into this matchup red-hot, while the Knicks have been steady as one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hawks-Knicks prediction and pick.

"I would've needed a therapist if we'd come out of that with an L; I'm not gonna lie to you," said Towns, who finished with 44 points and 10 rebounds, but also had a turnover in the closing seconds of regulation that could have ultimately cost the Knicks the contest.

The Knicks wrapped up the first portion of their season on a high -- yet exhausting -- note, outlasting the Atlanta Hawks in overtime, 149-148, at Madison Square Garden.