The Atlanta Hawks have shown strong performance this season, with balanced offense and defense. Their home record is particularly impressive, boasting an 87.5% win rate, averaging 86.7 points per game at home while conceding only 73.7 points, placing them among the league's top teams in both offensive and defensive efficiency. Despite recent fluctuations, their offense still maintains an average of 83 points per game. However, their half-time defensive efficiency has slightly declined, with a recent 10-game half-time score of 40.9-40.8, and a win rate of only 30%. The New York Knicks, with a mid-to-lower-tier overall record of 14 wins and 18 losses in 32 games, have shown weak away performances, with an average net loss of 4 points. Their offensive firepower is decent, averaging 83.2 points per game this season. The Knicks have an 8-2 record in their last 10 games, favouring positional play and a slower pace, ranking 8th in defensive efficiency. Brunson and Towns will control the pace and tempo, avoiding a fast-paced offensive game. The Hawks are missing their three main centres, leading to a collapse in interior defence, conceding an average of 122.2 points in their last 10 games. They are on a five-game losing streak with frequent offensive struggles, and even Trey Young's return has not significantly improved the situation, with collapses in the final quarter of the last three games. The teams' average total points per game this season is only 239, below the 241.5 line. In their last five meetings, they have averaged a combined 238.2 points per game, consistently below the data threshold. The Knicks will employ screen-and-delay tactics and interior defence to limit Trey Young, disrupting the Hawks' passing chains. With the Hawks' depleted roster, driving to the basket will be difficult, and their three-point shooting is unstable, making it hard to score over 115 points. The Knicks are expected to win by controlling the tempo and defending against fast breaks, scoring approximately 110-120 points, with a total score likely between 220-238 points. Recommendation: Under 241.5 points.