Phoenix Suns
New York Knicks
  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: Suns vs Knicks

The Phoenix Suns face the New York Knicks 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.

Side With Suns Against The Spread

The Suns are more than capable of staying close to the Knicks so there’s a strong case for betting the underdogs against the spread here. Take the -112 for the +3.5 that is available.

Suns Overcame Knicks in Previous Matchup

Phoenix Suns have suffered a defeat in back-to-back games including a recent 108-105 loss. This occurred on the road at Little Caesars Arena against Detroit Pistons. Grayson Allen tallied 33 points, while Collin Gillespie put up 18 and Dillon Brooks 16.

New York Knicks lost on the road in their last game, making it back-to-back defeats. Golden State Warriors won 126-113 at Chase Center. Offensively, Miles McBride led the way, scoring 25, while OG Anunoby added 25 and Mikal Bridges 21.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Suns beat the Knicks in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 112-107 scoreline at Mortgage Matchup Center. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Suns have won six.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks logo Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Suns logo Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
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Phoenix Suns – Last 10 Games

The Suns have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 112.9 points, 46.2 rebounds, 24.4 assists, 9.5 steals and 4.4 blocks while shooting 44.0% from the field and 79.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 107.0 points and 46.0 rebounds per matchup.

Devin Booker is averaging 22.3 points and 5.9 assists, while Mark Williams averages 7.6 rebounds and Royce O'Neale 3.1 (40.8%) 3-pointers made.

New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have won 3 and lost 7 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 113.7 points, 43.7 rebounds, 26.8 assists, 7.2 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 44.9% from the field and 83.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 119.6 points and 44.0 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 22.0 points and 4.7 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns has an average of 9.2 rebounds and Miles McBride 3.6 (42.4%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Phoenix Suns lineup: Royce O'Neale, Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, Collin Gillespie, Mark Williams.

New York Knicks lineup: Miles McBride, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mohamed Diawara.

Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

We bring you the complete Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re sweet on Suns putting up a fight in this NBA matchup and that compels us to back the underdogs against the spread. You can get -112 when it comes to the +3.5 that is available.

We keep a close eye on team news and our expert NBA handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key Suns vs Knicks stats:

  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Suns in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Suns in 16 of their last 20 games.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 12 of their last 20 games.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 6 of their last 10 games against Suns.

Suns +3.5 Probability

According to the top NBA betting sites, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Karl-Anthony Towns Under 21.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) has averaged 14 points in the past 4 games at home. His Player Points might once again fall below the line, with this bet offering plenty of appeal and you can back -118.

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Mikal Bridges Over 3.5 Assists -149 BetMGM logo

Mikal Bridges (Knicks) has racked up Over 3.5 assists in 5 straight games at home. We expect this trend to continue which means him covering the Player Assists line at available betting odds of -149.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Suns +3.5
Totals Over 223.5
Player Points Karl-Anthony Towns Under 21.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Suns +3.5, Over 223.5 and Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) to score Under 21.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Suns Suns logo 115 - 112 Knicks logo Knicks

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Suns to enjoy a 115-112 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the huge odds.

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Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Make Knicks Moneyline Favorites

New York Knicks are -116 favorites and that means a 54% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. At -104, Phoenix Suns are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

1 is where the spread lies, with total points being 224.5 right now. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. The Over 224.5 selection is available to back at -106.

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

Jalen Brunson is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -128 that he goes Over 26.5 points and -104 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 26.5
-128
Under 26.5
-104
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 21.5
-109
Under 21.5
-122
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Player Assists
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 6.5
-108
Under 6.5
-123
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Devin Booker (Suns)
Over 6.5
-106
Under 6.5
-127
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Collin Gillespie (Suns)
Over 4.5
-109
Under 4.5
-122
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 11.5
-127
Under 11.5
-105
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Mark Williams (Suns)
Over 8.5
+108
Under 8.5
-143
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OG Anunoby (Knicks)
Over 4.5
-159
Under 4.5
+120
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Knicks Sitting on Seven Wins in Previous Ten at Home

The Knicks have a 7-3 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 119.30 points scored and 112.70 points allowed.

The Suns have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 111.10 points per contest and giving up 114.20.

The last time the teams met at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks defeated the Suns 112-98. Looking back at the last 7 head-to-head meetings at Madison Square Garden, the Suns have posted five victories, while the Knicks have logged two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O223.5 U223.5
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Home Stats 7-3 232.00 119.30 112.70 5 5
Phoenix Suns logo Phoenix Suns Away Stats 4-6 225.30 111.10 114.20 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O223.5 = Games Over 223.5 Points
  • U223.5 = Games Under 223.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Phoenix Suns logo Phoenix Suns Stats
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 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

Phoenix Suns Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Devin Booker 37 34.06 934 240 25.2 6.5 1.6 4.1 0.3 0.9
Dillon Brooks 35 30.73 740 60 21.1 1.7 2.5 3.3 0.1 1.1
Grayson Allen 24 29.51 393 85 16.4 3.5 3.3 3.0 0.4 1.6

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Mikal Bridges 41 34.9 661 175 16.1 4.3 2.3 4.6 0.9 1.6
Jalen Brunson 37 34.49 1045 227 28.2 6.1 3.0 3.3 0.1 0.7
OG Anunoby 31 32.62 492 66 15.9 2.1 2.0 5.4 0.7 1.6

Injuries & Suspensions

Phoenix Suns Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup
2 Miles McBride
8 OG Anunoby
25 Mikal Bridges
32 Karl-Anthony Towns
51 Mohamed Diawara
Phoenix Suns logo Phoenix Suns Confirmed Lineup
0 Royce O'Neale
1 Devin Booker
3 Dillon Brooks
12 Collin Gillespie
15 Mark Williams

Previous Phoenix Suns Lineups

15 Jan NBA
Suns 105-108 Pistons
13 Jan NBA
Suns 121-127 Heat
11 Jan NBA
Wizards 93-112 Suns
09 Jan NBA
Knicks 107-112 Suns
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

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

15 Jan NBA
Knicks 113-126 Warriors
14 Jan NBA
Knicks 101-112 Kings
11 Jan NBA
Knicks 123-114 Trail Blazers
09 Jan NBA
Knicks 107-112 Suns
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

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • 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