The Phoenix Suns and NY Knicks meet Saturday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Knicks vs Suns Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs Suns Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns lost to the Heat and Pistons, and they play the Nets next. The Suns have won 10 of their last 15 games.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 114.7 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 25.3 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Dillon Brooks is averaging 21.2 points and 3.3 rebounds. Jalen Green is the third double-digit scorer and Grayson Allen is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks lost to the Kings and Warriors, and they play the Mavericks next. The Knicks have lost 7 of their last 9 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.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last 11 games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Knicks have won each of their last eight games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Knicks have lost each of their last six night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Suns have won three of their last four games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Suns have covered the spread in 13 of their last 14 night games.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks’ last eight Saturday night games at Madison Square Garden have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Suns’ last seven games have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns is the only player in the league averaging a double-double while shooting at least 30% from three this season.
- Josh Hart is the only player to have recorded a triple-double off the bench this season.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Mark Williams ranks 4th amongst qualified players for FG% (65.6%) this season.
- Grayson Allen is one of only seven players in the league to have made 10+ threes in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.3).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (7.1).
- The Suns rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (10.5).
- The Suns have suffered the largest comeback loss when leading through Q3 this season – led by 18 points vs Hawks on November 16.
Knicks vs Suns Injury Report
The Knicks will be without Jalen Brunson.
The Suns will be without Jalen Green and Jamaree Bouyea. Devin Booker is questionable.
Knicks vs Suns Prediction
Don’t look now, but the Knicks are 3-7 SU and 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games. The Knicks will also be without their best player in Brunson. The Suns just beat the Knicks last week, and they’ve been cash cows for NBA bettors this season. The Suns are winning, and they’re 28-11-2 ATS on the season, which is the best cover percentage in the league. Oddsmakers still don’t believe in the Suns, which is why we keep getting them in these favorable spots, but I’ll keep going to the well. This is a winnable spot for the Suns given the Knicks form and no Brunson. Give me the points.