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New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks: Kalshi NBA Playoffs Odds

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The first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs is slated to start on Saturday, April 18, and one of the most anticipated first-round matchups is between the New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks.

As Saturday approaches, Kalshi traders have already begun trying to predict this clash. Here's what the market is showing:

Kalshi is an industry-leading prediction market app where people can predict the outcomes of events in sports, politics, entertainment, and more.

Knicks vs. Hawks: NBA Playoffs Predictions

The (6) Atlanta Hawks will take a trip to the Big Apple as they face off against the (3) New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

During the 2025-26 season, these teams faced each other three times, with the Knicks claiming victory in two of those matchups, including a narrow 108-105 win earlier this month.
The most recent playoff meeting between the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks occurred in the First Round of the 2021 Eastern Conference Playoffs. The Hawks prevailed 4-1.
The situation could be reversed this time, as many Kalshi traders are now forecasting a Knicks victory over the Hawks in this first-round matchup.

What Kalshi Traders are Predicting

Apr 12, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Kasparas Jakucionis (25) passes against Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17), center Christian Koloko (35) and guard Rayj Dennis (00) during the second half at Kaseya Center.
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When you sign up with Kalshi for the first time, you'll have the opportunity to Trade $10, Get $10!

Curious about trader predictions for the Hawks vs. Knicks? Here’s a breakdown of each team’s chances of winning:
  • New York Knicks – 73%
  • Atlanta Hawks – 29%

These percentages will change based on what people decide to trade on.

If New York wins the Atlanta vs New York 1st Round series in the 2026 Pro Basketball playoffs, then the market resolves to Yes.

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