Phoenix Suns (35-42) vs. NY Knicks (49-28)
April 6, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: NY Knicks -8.5; Over/Under: 228.5
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Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns have gone cold again as they are now riding a five-game losing streak after getting routed by the Celtics in a 123-103 road defeat on Friday. Devin Booker tried his best as he led the team with 37 points and six assists on 15 of 29 shooting while Royce O’Neale and Oso Ighodaro each scored 12 points. As a team, the Suns shot 44 percent from the field and 12 of 37 from the 3-point line as they fell into an early double digit deficit and just kept sinking deeper as the game wore on. Booker just didn’t get enough support from his teammates as Ryan Dunn shot just two of eight for his five points while Bradley Beal finished with just one point on zero of seven shooting.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been in pretty good form as they’ve won six of their last eight games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after blowing past the Hawks in a 121-105 road win last night. Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with 30 points, 11 rebounds and three assists, OG Anunoby added 24 points on nine of 17 shooting, Mikal Bridges scored 20 points while Josh Hart tallied 16 points with nine rebounds and 11 assists. As a team, the Knicks shot 53 percent from the field and 15 of 29 from the 3-point line as they caught fire early with 78 points in the first half to lead by as many as 34 points. Before they took their foot off the gas in the fourth quarter.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 11 home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Suns have lost each of their last 10 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 15 Sunday night games.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Knicks’ last six games at Madison Square Garden.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Knicks have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The Suns have won each of their last five night games at Madison Square Garden.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last six games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last seven night games between the Suns and Knicks have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Suns’ last eight games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Knicks vs Suns Prediction
The Suns are still missing Kevin Durant, while the Knicks have ruled out Jalen Brunson, Miles McBride and Mitchell Robinson once again. The Suns have really struggled to stay competitive lately, they just got smashed by the Celtics, and I don’t think their fortunes improve with a trip to New York. The Knicks are playing their second game of a back to back set, but they looked great in last night’s win over the Hawks, and I think they stay hot with another win and cover at home.
