New York Knicks (49-28) vs Phoenix Suns (35-42)
Game Info: Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Madison Square Garden)
Betting Odds: New York Knicks -8 -- Over/Under: 229 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: Arizona's Family 3TV
The Phoenix Suns and NY Knicks meet Sunday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Phoenix Suns vs NY Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Phoenix Suns vs NY Knicks Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns lost to the Celtics and Bucks, and they play the Warriors, Thunder, and Spurs next. The Suns have lost five straight games and two games out of the play-in tournament.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 114.3 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 116.4 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 26.8 points and 6 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 25.3 points and 4.1 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer, and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 81.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Hawks, lost to the Cavs, and they play the Celtics, Pistons, and Cavs next. The Knicks have won six of their last eight games and are still in the third seed in the East.
The NY Knicks are averaging 116.1 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.3 points and 3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.3 points and 3.1 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer, and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 11 games at Madison Square Garden against teams that held a losing record.
- The Suns have lost each of their last 19 games as road underdogs.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Knicks have lost each of their last five night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Suns have won each of their last five night games against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last five night games at Madison Square Garden.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks' last six home games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Suns' last four road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns vs NY Knicks Injury Report
The Knicks will continue to be without Ariel Hukporti, Miles McBride, Jalen Brunson, and Mitchell Robinson.
The Suns will be without Kevin Durant due to an ankle injury.
Phoenix Suns vs NY Knicks Prediction
I wanted to pull the trigger with the Suns and the points, but I just can’t get there. The Suns have let us down all season and are 29-47-1 ATS overall. The Suns have lost five straight games and have failed to cover six straight games. The Knicks are on the end of a back-to-back, but it probably doesn’t matter. The Suns often look like they don’t care about the season and not having Durant feels like the death blow to this team. I have no choice but to lay the points with the Knicks.
Randy’s Pick New York Knicks -8
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
