Atlanta at New York

Atlanta has been impressive, with a winning record overall as well as on the road. The Hawks are strong on both ends and own the best point differential in the Eastern Conference (+8.5). Newcomer Dwight Howard has played great with 10 points, 18 rebounds, three steals, and a pair of blocks in Friday's game. Atlanta has won six of the last seven and is 7-3 ATS against the Eastern Conference. They face a New York Knicks team that doesn't play any defense, #21 in points allowed and field goal shooting. By contrast, Atlanta is Top 10 in both categories. The Knicks allowed the struggling Wizards to shoot 54.3 percent from the field the last game, including 15-of-25 from beyond the arc. New York has allowed an opponent to score at least 114 points six times in 12 games. Play Atlanta.