New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns Matchup

Read our Knicks vs Suns prediction for this NBA regular season game in Phoenix. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Knicks head to Phoenix for a matchup with the Suns.
  • Defensively, New York are giving up 111.1 points per game.
  • The Knicks are coming off a 134-106 win vs. the Suns.
  • The Suns face the Knicks at 9-6.
  • The Suns are averaging 111.4 points per game so far.
  • The Suns are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Knicks.

Knicks vs Suns Prediction

At 10:00 ET, the Knicks (-223) will take on the Suns (+186) at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. New York is currently favored by 5.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 222.

ESPN will have coverage of this non-conference matchup. The Knicks are 8-6 and have won three straight games, while the Suns are 9-6 and have lost four in a row.

Knicks vs. Suns Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: New York Knicks at Phoenix Suns
  • Where: Phoenix at Footprint Center
  • Date: Wednesday, November 20th
  • Betting Odds NY -5.5, NY -223 | PHO +186 O/U 222

Knicks Preview: Will the Knicks Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?

The Knicks improved to 8-6 on the season with a dominant 134-106 home win over the Wizards on Monday. New York, favored by 14.5 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 240 points went over the 233.5-point line.

New York took control early with a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 12-9 to 19-12. They led 40-27 after the 1st quarter and 33-27 in the 2nd. A strong 3rd quarter, where they outscored Washington 36-21, put them up 109-75 going into the 4th, allowing them to coast to victory despite being outscored 31-25 in the final period.

The Knicks' offense was firing on all cylinders in their win over the Wizards, shooting 56% from the field and hitting 20 threes at a 50% clip. Jalen Brunson led the way with 26 points and 11 assists, knocking down 5 threes.

Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Cameron Payne chipped in 17 points, hitting 5 threes and scoring 11 points in the 4th quarter. Brunson did most of his damage in the 3rd, scoring 14 points in the period.

The Knicks held the Wizards to 106 points on Monday, giving up 27 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters but tightening up in the 3rd, allowing just 21 points. They had their worst defensive quarter in the 4th, allowing 31 points, but still managed to secure the win.

New York limited Washington's three-point shooting, allowing just 11 made threes on 33% shooting. The Wizards also went to the line 16 times, hitting 9 free throws. The Knicks collected 34 defensive rebounds while allowing 12 offensive boards, and they finished with 4 steals and 1 block.

Suns Preview: No Pressure for Phoenix as Home Dogs

With a 134-106 win over the Wizards on Monday, the Knicks improved to 8-6 this season. Playing at home, New York entered the game as -14.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 240, going over the pre-game line of 233.5.

New York took control early with a 10-0 run, extending the score from 12-9 to 19-12. They led 40-27 after the 1st quarter and 73-54 at halftime. A dominant 3rd quarter saw them outscore Washington 36-21, and they entered the 4th with a 109-75 lead before the Wizards outscored them 31-25 in the final period.

The Suns struggled offensively in their loss to the Magic, managing just 99 points on 42.2% shooting from the field. Their three-point shooting was also subpar, hitting only 29.3% from deep, with 12 made threes.

Tyus Jones led the Suns with 18 points, 11 of which came in the first quarter. Devin Booker and Grayson Allen each added 17 points, with Allen hitting 4 threes at 44.4% efficiency.

Defensively, the Suns struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 38 points, which contributed to their 109-99 loss to the Magic. However, they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 20 points. Overall, Phoenix sent Orlando to the line 25 times, where the Magic hit 20 free throws.

From beyond the arc, the Suns held the Magic to 11 made threes on 37% shooting. Phoenix also allowed 8 offensive rebounds while recording 5 steals and 2 blocks.

Knicks vs Suns Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their ten previous road games, New York has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 109 points per game.
  • Across the Suns last three home games, the team averaged 101 points per game while allowing 115. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 0-3 straight-up.
  • As the betting underdog, the Suns have an ATS mark of just 3-7 in their last ten games. Phoenix posted a straight up mark of 2-8 in these matchups.
  • The Knicks have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.

Knicks vs Suns Prediction

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