NBA basketball preview & prediction 02.01.2026 7:30 pm

NBA New York, NY, Madison Square Garden 02.01.2026 7:30 pm

Facts

Get ready for a battle between the top and the middle of the table (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 10 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Promotion ~ Play Offs: )).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, New York won 4.

New York has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Atlanta is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

New York may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Recently, New York has had a series of away games.

Recently, Atlanta has had a series of home games.

In this match, New York is the team to beat.

There will not play in New York: Hart J. (Ankle Injury) Robinson M. (Ankle Injury) Shamet L. (Shoulder Injury)

There will not play in Atlanta: Dante N. (Knee Injury) Ndiaye E. J. (Shoulder Injury) Young T. (Muscle Injury)

We predict that New York will win today's game, with odds of 1.34.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, New York won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 2244:2180. (average 112.2:109).

Including home matches between the teams, New York won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 1085:1075. (average 108.5:107.5).