| MATCHUP | Phoenix Suns | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 24-17 | 25-16 |
| Spread | +3.5 -110 | -3.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +142 | -170 |
| Total | Over 224.5 (-105) | Under 224.5 (-115) |
| Where | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | |
| When | Saturday, January 17, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | NBA TV | |
The New York Knicks play host to the Phoenix Suns at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. Here’s a Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns have been in great shape as they’ve won nine of their last 13 games overall. But they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after falling just short to the Pistons in a 108-105 road loss on Thursday. Grayson Allen led the team with 33 points on 11 of 25 shooting, Collin Gillespie added 18 points with six assists while Dillon Brooks chipped in with 16 points and four blocks.
As a team, the Suns shot just 41 percent from the field and 17 of 46 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 32 points in the first quarter to jump out to an early 16-point lead. However, they allowed the Pistons to hang around, which cost them in the second half where they managed just 42 points to come up short in the end.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been in a slump as they’ve lost seven of their last nine games overall. They will be hoping to snap a two-game skid after getting beaten by the Warriors in a 126-113 road defeat on Thursday. OG Anunoby and Miles McBride led the team with 25 points each, Mikal Bridges added 21 points on nine of 11 shooting while Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 17 points with 20 rebounds.
As a team, the Knicks shot 46 percent from the field and 14 of 38 from the 3-point line as they got off to a great start with 35 points in the first quarter to take an early 17-point lead. However, they allowed the Warriors back into the contest and just had no answers in the third quarter where the Warriors exploded for 37 points to start to pull away. Josh Hart had a rough game as he shot just one of seven from the field to finish with just five points.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last seven road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The home team has won eight of the Suns’ last nine games.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Knicks have lost eight of their last nine games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Suns have won three of their last four games as road underdogs following a loss.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last six road games following a loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks’ last seven Saturday games as home favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Suns’ last seven road games against the Knicks following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- OG Anunoby ranks 5th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.6) this season.
- Mikal Bridges is one of only five players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Oso Ighodaro is one of only 11 players in the league to have recorded 6+ steals in a game this season.
- Collin Gillespie ranks 7th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 3rd in the league for three-point percentage this season (37.8%).
- The Knicks rank 28th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (14.6).
- 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 throw attempts per game this season (21.1).
Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks Prediction
The Suns have ruled out Jalen Green, and they are keeping an eye on Devin Booker who is questionable with an ankle injury. The Knicks could be without Jalen Brunson, who is also listed as questionable with an ankle injury. The Suns have been able to keep winning games while still flying under the radar, but they fell short without Booker in the lineup on Thursday and will hope to do better without him in this matchup.
The Knicks have been mired in a slump despite being relatively healthy, and they didn’t look like themselves in their loss to the Warriors on Thursday. Both teams could be missing their leading scorer which makes this more about the depth which gives the edge to the Knicks. However, the Suns will feel like they should’ve beat the Pistons in their last outing and I think they can pull off the minor upset against a stumbling Knicks team.