The New York Knicks invade the Mortgage Matchup Center to take on the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. Here’s a Suns vs Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Suns vs Knicks Pick.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The New York Knicks haven’t been at their best as they were on a four-game losing streak before they snapped out of it with a 123-111 win over the Clippers on Wednesday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 26 points and seven assists on nine of 12 shooting, OG Anunoby and each scored 20 points while Miles McBride chipped in with 16 points. As a team, the Knicks shot 50 percent from the field and 14 of 33 from the 3-point line as they battled with the Clippers in a tightly contested first half where they fell behind by nine points. Before they flipped the script and exploded for 72 points in the second half to make it look easy in the end.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have been in great form as they’ve won seven of their last nine games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after blowing past the Grizzlies in a 117-98 road win on Wednesday. Dillon Brooks led the team with 21 points, Grayson Allen added 19 points on seven of 13 shooting off the bench while Royce O’Neale chipped in with 14 points, six rebounds and four assists. As a team, the Suns shot 46 percent from the field and 22 of 56 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Grizzlies from the start and poured in 65 points in the first half to set up a 26-point lead. This was more than enough to hold off a late rally from the Grizzlies in the fourth quarter.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won 13 of their last 14 home games following a road win.
- The Knicks have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last 10 night games.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as favorites.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 10 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Suns have lost each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks’ last six games against the Suns following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eleven of the Suns’ last 12 home games following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Mark Williams ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for FG% (65.2%) this season.
- Jordan Goodwin ranks 5th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.4) this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (11.4) this season.
- Mikal Bridges rank 4th in the league for total steals + blocks (93) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (10.6).
- The Suns have suffered the largest comeback loss when leading through Q3 this season – led by 18 points vs Hawks on November 16.
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (7.3).
- The Knicks rank 3rd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.5).
Suns vs Knicks Prediction
The Knicks are shorthanded again with Josh Hart and Landry Shamet still out, while the Suns have ruled out Jalen Green with a hamstring injury. The Knicks were really struggling during a four-game slide before they took down the Clippers in a nice win on Wednesday. Now they’re up against an in-form Suns squad who have been flying under the radar lately despite winning seven of their last nine games. The Knicks are certainly tempting at the short line on the road, but they are a little vulnerable without the underrated Josh Hart in the lineup. I think the Suns can stay hot with another upset win in this spot.