New York Knicks
Phoenix Suns
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Knicks vs Suns

The New York Knicks tip off against the Phoenix Suns in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Back Suns on the Moneyline

We’re keeping things simple by backing the Suns on the Moneyline. They should get the better of the Knicks and our prediction is available at +106.

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112-98 Victory for Knicks in Pair’s Last Battle

New York Knicks have experienced back-to-back road defeats. In their previous game, they beat LA Clippers at home, winning 123-111 at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson led the way with 26 points, while OG Anunoby added 20 and Karl-Anthony Towns chipped in 20.

Phoenix Suns have enjoyed four home wins on the bounce. Their last victory was a 117-98 road success at FedExForum against Memphis Grizzlies. Offensively, Dillon Brooks led the charge with 21, while Grayson Allen contributed 19 and Devin Booker 13.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knicks won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 112-98 triumph when facing the Suns at Madison Square Garden. It’s been three straight wins for the Knicks when playing the Suns. However, they have lost 6 of the previous 10 matchups between the pair.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks logo Knicks 24 13 0.649 119.7 115 4.7 16-4 8-9 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Suns logo Suns 22 15 0.595 114.8 112.4 2.4 12-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 7-3 1W
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New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 118.3 points, 44.5 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 7.7 steals and 3.6 blocks while shooting 45.7% from the field and 85.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 122.1 points and 44.7 rebounds per contest.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 27.8 points, 5.1 assists and 3.5 (43.2%) 3-pointers made, while Karl-Anthony Towns averages 9.3 rebounds.

Phoenix Suns – Last 10 Games

The Suns have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 116.5 points, 46.4 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 9.4 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 46.7% from the field and 79.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 108.4 points and 43.4 rebounds.

Devin Booker is averaging 26.0 points and 5.9 assists, while Mark Williams has an average of 7.9 rebounds and Collin Gillespie 3.4 (42.5%) 3-pointers made.

New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Picks

This New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re eager to back Suns to triumph in this NBA showdown and that leads us to the Moneyline for our pick. It’s difficult to turn down the +106 that they claim the win.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball picks, our handicappers also analyze the latest NBA stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Knicks vs Suns stats:

  • Suns have won 4 consecutive games at home.
  • Suns have won 7 of their last 10 games.
  • Suns have won 13 of their last 20 games at home.
  • Knicks have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
  • Knicks have lost 11 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • Knicks have lost their last 2 games on the road.
  • Suns have won 6 of their last 10 games against Knicks.

Suns Moneyline Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 48.5% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dillon Brooks Over 3.5 Rebounds +109 BetMGM logo

Dillon Brooks (Suns) has finished with Over 3.5 rebounds in 3 straight games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of +109 that this happens.

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Mikal Bridges Over 3.5 Assists -175 BetMGM logo

Mikal Bridges (Knicks) has racked up Over 3.5 assists in 7 of the past 10 games. We’re happy to take him to cover the line at -175, with bettors able to make this Player Assists bet with confidence.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Suns
Totals Over 228.5
Player Rebounds Dillon Brooks Over 3.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Suns on the moneyline, Over 228.5 and Dillon Brooks (Suns) to get Over 3.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Knicks Knicks logo 117 - 121 Suns logo Suns

For a fun wager, consider backing the Suns to claim a 121-117 victory. Although it’s a speculative bet, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Predicting a Tight Affair

If you want to bet on Phoenix Suns, then Moneyline odds of +102 are on offer, although New York Knicks are a -120 chance. There is a 50% chance of the hosts winning according to the top NBA sportsbooks.

The spread is calculated to be 1, while total points comes in at 228.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you want to back Over 228.5, it’s -106.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jalen Brunson Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Jalen Brunson is available at -115 to rack up Over 27.5 points. If you want to go Under, then the same odds are available.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 27.5
-115
Under 27.5
-115
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 20.5
-106
Under 20.5
-125
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Player Assists
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 6.5
+114
Under 6.5
-152
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Devin Booker (Suns)
Over 6.5
-100
Under 6.5
-132
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Collin Gillespie (Suns)
Over 4.5
-103
Under 4.5
-130
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Mikal Bridges (Knicks)
Over 3.5
-175
Under 3.5
+128
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 11.5
-100
Under 11.5
-133
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Mark Williams (Suns)
Over 8.5
-103
Under 8.5
-130
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OG Anunoby (Knicks)
Over 5.5
+105
Under 5.5
-139
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Devin Booker (Suns)
Over 4.5
+128
Under 4.5
-175
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Suns Tough to Crack at Home

The Suns have reeled off four straight victories at Mortgage Matchup Center. They have six wins and four losses in the last 10 home games, posting 113.30 points per contest while yielding 111.20.

The Knicks have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 119.30 points per contest and giving up 117.80.

In their most recent matchup at Mortgage Matchup Center, the Knicks got the better of the Suns 138-122. Across the last 8 head-to-head meetings at Mortgage Matchup Center, the Suns have come out on top five times, with the Knicks having three wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O230.5 U230.5
Phoenix Suns logo Phoenix Suns Home Stats 6-4 224.50 113.30 111.20 4 6
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Away Stats 6-4 237.10 119.30 117.80 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O230.5 = Games Over 230.5 Points
  • U230.5 = Games Under 230.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Phoenix Suns logo Phoenix Suns Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Brunson 34 35.22 988 214 29.1 6.3 3.0 3.3 0.1 0.7
Mikal Bridges 37 34.98 592 161 16.0 4.4 2.3 4.6 0.9 1.6
Karl-Anthony Towns 34 32.45 729 101 21.4 3.0 1.7 11.4 0.6 0.9

Phoenix Suns Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Devin Booker 34 34.01 862 215 25.4 6.3 1.6 4.0 0.4 0.9
Dillon Brooks 31 30.8 656 53 21.2 1.7 2.4 3.3 0.1 1.2
Grayson Allen 20 30.08 313 81 15.7 4.1 3.2 2.6 0.3 1.7

Injuries & Suspensions

New York Knicks Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

07 Jan NBA
Clippers 111-123 Knicks
05 Jan NBA
Knicks 90-121 Pistons
03 Jan NBA
76ers 130-119 Knicks
02 Jan NBA
Hawks 111-99 Knicks
31 Dec NBA
Knicks 132-134 Spurs
29 Dec NBA
Knicks 130-125 Pelicans
27 Dec NBA
Knicks 128-125 Hawks
25 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 124-126 Knicks
23 Dec NBA
Knicks 104-115 Timberwolves
21 Dec NBA
Heat 125-132 Knicks

Previous Phoenix Suns Lineups

07 Jan NBA
Suns 117-98 Grizzlies
05 Jan NBA
Suns 97-100 Rockets
04 Jan NBA
Thunder 105-108 Suns
02 Jan NBA
Kings 102-129 Suns
31 Dec NBA
Suns 113-129 Cavaliers
29 Dec NBA
Suns 115-101 Wizards
27 Dec NBA
Suns 123-114 Pelicans
26 Dec NBA
Suns 115-108 Pelicans
23 Dec NBA
Lakers 108-132 Suns
20 Dec NBA
Suns 116-119 Warriors

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 24 13 0.649 119.7 115 4.7 16-4 8-9 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 23 13 0.639 117.6 110.6 7 11-6 12-7 5-4 16-8 8-2 1L
Raptors 23 15 0.605 114 111.9 2.1 12-8 11-7 3-6 20-10 6-4 3W
76ers 20 15 0.571 117.6 116.2 1.4 10-9 10-6 7-3 15-12 6-4 1W
Nets 11 23 0.324 109.3 114 -4.7 5-14 6-9 3-7 8-16 5-5 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 9 0.757 118.5 111.6 6.9 15-3 13-6 7-3 20-6 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 21 18 0.538 119.3 117.1 2.2 13-9 8-9 7-3 14-13 6-4 1L
Bulls 17 20 0.459 117.1 121.2 -4.1 10-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 3L
Bucks 16 21 0.432 113.3 115.6 -2.3 9-9 7-12 5-4 13-14 5-5 1L
Pacers 7 31 0.184 110.8 119.5 -8.7 5-15 2-16 2-7 5-19 1-9 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 21 17 0.553 116.6 115.2 1.4 12-6 9-11 5-4 15-13 5-5 1W
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 18 21 0.462 118.4 119.4 -1 7-11 11-10 4-3 10-15 3-7 1W
Hornets 13 25 0.342 115.4 117.2 -1.8 7-12 6-13 4-4 11-18 4-6 2L
Wizards 10 26 0.278 113.5 124.2 -10.7 6-12 4-14 2-4 7-18 5-5 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 31 7 0.816 121.4 108.1 13.3 18-3 13-4 7-2 25-6 6-4 1W
Nuggets 25 12 0.676 124.1 118.1 6 10-5 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 25 13 0.658 119.9 114.3 5.6 14-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 4W
Trail Blazers 18 20 0.474 116.5 119.1 -2.6 9-9 9-11 4-4 15-13 6-4 4W
Jazz 13 24 0.351 119.6 126.7 -7.1 9-11 4-13 0-8 8-18 3-7 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 23 12 0.657 116.3 116.6 -0.3 10-6 13-6 4-4 18-9 5-5 1L
Suns 22 15 0.595 114.8 112.4 2.4 12-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 7-3 1W
Warriors 20 18 0.526 115 113.6 1.4 12-5 8-13 4-3 13-12 7-3 1W
Clippers 13 23 0.361 112.1 114.4 -2.3 9-9 4-14 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Kings 8 29 0.216 109.9 121.6 -11.7 5-13 3-16 1-6 6-23 2-8 6L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 26 11 0.703 119 113.3 5.7 13-5 13-6 7-1 15-9 6-4 1W
Rockets 22 12 0.647 118.9 110.7 8.2 11-2 11-10 2-4 12-11 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 16 21 0.432 115.2 116.6 -1.4 8-10 8-11 5-3 14-12 3-7 1L
Mavericks 14 24 0.368 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-14 3-6 8-17 3-7 1L
Pelicans 8 31 0.205 114.5 122.7 -8.2 6-17 2-14 3-6 4-23 1-9 9L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 9 0.757 118.5 111.6 6.9 15-3 13-6 7-3 20-6 7-3 3W
Knicks 24 13 0.649 119.7 115 4.7 16-4 8-9 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 23 13 0.639 117.6 110.6 7 11-6 12-7 5-4 16-8 8-2 1L
Raptors 23 15 0.605 114 111.9 2.1 12-8 11-7 3-6 20-10 6-4 3W
76ers 20 15 0.571 117.6 116.2 1.4 10-9 10-6 7-3 15-12 6-4 1W
Magic 21 17 0.553 116.6 115.2 1.4 12-6 9-11 5-4 15-13 5-5 1W
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 21 18 0.538 119.3 117.1 2.2 13-9 8-9 7-3 14-13 6-4 1L
Hawks 18 21 0.462 118.4 119.4 -1 7-11 11-10 4-3 10-15 3-7 1W
Bulls 17 20 0.459 117.1 121.2 -4.1 10-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 3L
Bucks 16 21 0.432 113.3 115.6 -2.3 9-9 7-12 5-4 13-14 5-5 1L
Hornets 13 25 0.342 115.4 117.2 -1.8 7-12 6-13 4-4 11-18 4-6 2L
Nets 11 23 0.324 109.3 114 -4.7 5-14 6-9 3-7 8-16 5-5 1L
Wizards 10 26 0.278 113.5 124.2 -10.7 6-12 4-14 2-4 7-18 5-5 1L
Pacers 7 31 0.184 110.8 119.5 -8.7 5-15 2-16 2-7 5-19 1-9 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 31 7 0.816 121.4 108.1 13.3 18-3 13-4 7-2 25-6 6-4 1W
Spurs 26 11 0.703 119 113.3 5.7 13-5 13-6 7-1 15-9 6-4 1W
Nuggets 25 12 0.676 124.1 118.1 6 10-5 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 25 13 0.658 119.9 114.3 5.6 14-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 4W
Lakers 23 12 0.657 116.3 116.6 -0.3 10-6 13-6 4-4 18-9 5-5 1L
Rockets 22 12 0.647 118.9 110.7 8.2 11-2 11-10 2-4 12-11 6-4 1L
Suns 22 15 0.595 114.8 112.4 2.4 12-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 7-3 1W
Warriors 20 18 0.526 115 113.6 1.4 12-5 8-13 4-3 13-12 7-3 1W
Trail Blazers 18 20 0.474 116.5 119.1 -2.6 9-9 9-11 4-4 15-13 6-4 4W
Grizzlies 16 21 0.432 115.2 116.6 -1.4 8-10 8-11 5-3 14-12 3-7 1L
Mavericks 14 24 0.368 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-14 3-6 8-17 3-7 1L
Clippers 13 23 0.361 112.1 114.4 -2.3 9-9 4-14 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Jazz 13 24 0.351 119.6 126.7 -7.1 9-11 4-13 0-8 8-18 3-7 1W
Kings 8 29 0.216 109.9 121.6 -11.7 5-13 3-16 1-6 6-23 2-8 6L
Pelicans 8 31 0.205 114.5 122.7 -8.2 6-17 2-14 3-6 4-23 1-9 9L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 31 7 0.816 121.4 108.1 13.3 18-3 13-4 7-2 25-6 6-4 1W
Pistons 28 9 0.757 118.5 111.6 6.9 15-3 13-6 7-3 20-6 7-3 3W
Spurs 26 11 0.703 119 113.3 5.7 13-5 13-6 7-1 15-9 6-4 1W
Nuggets 25 12 0.676 124.1 118.1 6 10-5 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 25 13 0.658 119.9 114.3 5.6 14-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 4W
Lakers 23 12 0.657 116.3 116.6 -0.3 10-6 13-6 4-4 18-9 5-5 1L
Knicks 24 13 0.649 119.7 115 4.7 16-4 8-9 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Rockets 22 12 0.647 118.9 110.7 8.2 11-2 11-10 2-4 12-11 6-4 1L
Celtics 23 13 0.639 117.6 110.6 7 11-6 12-7 5-4 16-8 8-2 1L
Raptors 23 15 0.605 114 111.9 2.1 12-8 11-7 3-6 20-10 6-4 3W
Suns 22 15 0.595 114.8 112.4 2.4 12-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 7-3 1W
76ers 20 15 0.571 117.6 116.2 1.4 10-9 10-6 7-3 15-12 6-4 1W
Magic 21 17 0.553 116.6 115.2 1.4 12-6 9-11 5-4 15-13 5-5 1W
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 21 18 0.538 119.3 117.1 2.2 13-9 8-9 7-3 14-13 6-4 1L
Warriors 20 18 0.526 115 113.6 1.4 12-5 8-13 4-3 13-12 7-3 1W
Trail Blazers 18 20 0.474 116.5 119.1 -2.6 9-9 9-11 4-4 15-13 6-4 4W
Hawks 18 21 0.462 118.4 119.4 -1 7-11 11-10 4-3 10-15 3-7 1W
Bulls 17 20 0.459 117.1 121.2 -4.1 10-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 16 21 0.432 115.2 116.6 -1.4 8-10 8-11 5-3 14-12 3-7 1L
Bucks 16 21 0.432 113.3 115.6 -2.3 9-9 7-12 5-4 13-14 5-5 1L
Mavericks 14 24 0.368 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-14 3-6 8-17 3-7 1L
Clippers 13 23 0.361 112.1 114.4 -2.3 9-9 4-14 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Jazz 13 24 0.351 119.6 126.7 -7.1 9-11 4-13 0-8 8-18 3-7 1W
Hornets 13 25 0.342 115.4 117.2 -1.8 7-12 6-13 4-4 11-18 4-6 2L
Nets 11 23 0.324 109.3 114 -4.7 5-14 6-9 3-7 8-16 5-5 1L
Wizards 10 26 0.278 113.5 124.2 -10.7 6-12 4-14 2-4 7-18 5-5 1L
Kings 8 29 0.216 109.9 121.6 -11.7 5-13 3-16 1-6 6-23 2-8 6L
Pelicans 8 31 0.205 114.5 122.7 -8.2 6-17 2-14 3-6 4-23 1-9 9L
Pacers 7 31 0.184 110.8 119.5 -8.7 5-15 2-16 2-7 5-19 1-9 1W
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak