| MATCHUP | New York Knicks | Phoenix Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 24-14 | 23-15 |
| Where | PHX Arena, Phoenix, AZ | |
| When | Friday, January 9, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | MSG | |
The NY Knicks and Phoenix Suns meet Friday in NBA action at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Here’s a New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns Prediction. This article will include a New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns Pick.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks lost to the Pistons, beat the Clippers, and they play the Trail Blazers next. The Knicks have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 120.5 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 29.3 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22 points and 2.9 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer, and OG Anunoby is dishing 2.2 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 80.2 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns beat the Grizzlies, lost to the Rockets, and they play the Wizards next. The Suns have won 8 of their last 11 games.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 115.3 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.2 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 25.7 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Dillon Brooks is averaging 21.4 points and 3.1 rebounds. Grayson Allen is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Green is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won 13 of their last 14 games at Mortgage Matchup Center following a road win.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last four night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last eight Friday home games.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as road favorites.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Suns have lost eight of their last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have won each of their last eight games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in five of their last six games as favorites against the Suns.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of the Suns’ last 12 games at Mortgage Matchup Center following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last five night games at Mortgage Matchup Center have gone OVER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Grayson Allen is one of only seven players in the league to have made 10+ threes in a game this season.
- Collin Gillespie ranks 12th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (3.8) this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- OG Anunoby ranks 5th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.8) this season.
- Miles McBride ranks 7th amongst qualified players for 3P% (45.3%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns rank 3rd in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (17.0).
- The Suns rank 28th in the league for free throws made per game this season (16.6).
- The Knicks rank 3rd in the league for three-point percentage this season (38.3%).
- The Knicks rank 28th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (37.3%).
New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns Injury Report
The Suns will be without Jalen Green and Jamaree Bouyea.
The Knicks will be without Landry Shamet and Josh Hart.
New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
The Knicks haven’t been the same team since the injury to Hart, as they’ve lost 4 of their last 5 games. The Knicks now go on the road, where 9 of their 13 losses have come. Oddsmakers keep disrespecting the Suns, but they keep winning, and they’re 25-10-2 ATS on the season. With a 71.4 percent cover percentage, the Suns are the best bet in the NBA right now. The Suns are 12-5 SU at home this season and have cashed 9 of their last 10 games overall. Until the money stops flowing, I’m not stepping in front of the Suns. Give me the free bucket in a game the Suns could win outright.