Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks Preview
Looking to win big? The Knicks and Suns face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN. The Suns are hosting the game at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ.
The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 230.5 points, and the Suns are favored to win at home against the Knicks. Check out BetCoco for Phoenix Suns – New York Knicks odds
Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Knicks and Suns did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Suns have the leg up at 2-1. The Suns also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 208 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Although New York has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 0-3. The team averaged 119 points per game in these games.
- In their last five games at home, the Suns have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team averaged 114 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Knicks have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Phoenix has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 7-3 straight up.
Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks Prediction
As the Knicks prepare to take on the Suns, they are focused on adding to their above .500 record of 13-10. Currently, the team is in 6th place in the Eastern Conference and holds the 3rd spot in the Atlantic division.
New York comes in with an overall ATS record of 13-10 so far this season. This season, New York has a 9-5 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 4-5 as underdogs.
So far this season, the Knicks have an over/under record of 12-10-1. The average points per game in their played games is 212.0, with an average over/under line of 221.6.
The Knicks offense is coming off a game in which they scored 113 points vs. the Jazz. Overall their field goal percentage was 43.6% while connecting on 9 threes. Julius Randle was the leading scorer for the Knicks, putting up 32 points. In addition, Jalen Brunson contributed 23 points.
So far, the Knicks’ defense is ranked 6th in the league at 110.0 points per contest.
The Knicks defense is coming off a game in which they held the Jazz offense to just 43.6% shooting. Overall, they gave up 117 points to Utah.
As they prepare to take on the Knicks today, the Suns are looking to stay above .500. So far, they are 13-11 overall, with a 7-4 record on the road and 6-7 record at home.
Phoenix has an overall ATS record of 10-14 for the season so far. On the road, the Suns have an ATS record of 5-6 compared to a 5-8 record vs. the spread at home.
The Suns have achieved an over/under record of 15-9-0 so far this season. The average points per game in their played games is 212.0, with an average over/under line of 227.1.
In their previous game, the Suns’ offense finished with 112 points, which is right in line with their current average of 115.1 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring is Kevin Durant, who is averaging 30.8 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Devin Booker also maintains a PPG average of 28.1 heading into game.
Coming into the game, the Suns defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 45.8% of their games. Currently, they are 13th in the NBA at 113.2 points per game allowed.
In the terms of takeaways, Suns are causing 14.2 turnovers per game, ranking 24th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 1st in rejections, averaging 6.8 blocked shots each game.
In spite of being 5 point underdogs, we anticipate the Knicks winning this one 114-111.
Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks Betting Tips
- We like the Knicks on the moneyline (+168)
- The Knicks are also our pick on the spread at +5
- Our NBA model projects 225 points, and we suggest taking the under
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Eric Gordon – Calf – Questionable
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
- Grayson Allen – Groin – Questionable
- Josh Okogie – Hip – Out
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Mitchell Robinson – Ankle – Out
