The Atlanta Hawks opened a relative even money opposition to the New York Knicks in the series, as they travel to a packed Madison Square Garden for Game 1. Since, according to Betonline.ag, Atlanta is now a slight favorite in the series (-113).<br /><br />The Knicks swept the Hawks in the regular season, but Drew Butler is taking Atlanta after their hot finish to the season.<br /><br />"I love Trae Young. I think he is going to elevate his game."<br /><br />Butler also expects Atlanta to get ample free throw attempts against the physical Knicks.<br /><br />Nick Baud is taking New York (-107), since Julius Randle averaged 37 points per game against them in the regular season.<br /><br />Visit Betonline.ag and use the code CLNS50 for 50% back on your first deposit to bet on this and every other NBA first round series.
