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Knicks vs Suns Game Preview, Odds, Picks & Predictions

Phoenix Poised to Steamroll Visiting New York

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The Phoenix Suns are clear-cut favorites as per the sportsbook exchange, laying 6½ points on the NBA odds board to the New York Knicks for Friday’s showdown at the Footprint Center in Phoenix.

By any measure, the Suns are simply better than the Knicks. Thus, this should be a straightforward game for the hosts and a comfortable cover.

Knicks vs Suns Game Preview, Odds, Picks & Predictions
Knicks vs Suns Game Preview, Odds, Picks & Predictions

Knicks Fighting Irrelevance

The New York Knicks rank 12th in the Eastern Conference standings behind a subpar 25-37 record. They’re 16 games back of the conference-leading Miami Heat and five games back of the 10th-place Atlanta Hawks, who own the last play-in spot ahead of Friday’s round of NBA action.

Theoretically, the Knicks aren’t out of the race but time is fast running out for them. Moreover, the worrying bit, recent form is horrendous. The Knicks are 1-9 in their last 10 games, a record that includes a six-game losing streak. It goes without saying, if the Knicks continue on this negative trend, they will be out of the frame sooner than later.

In the betting, the Knicks are 25-37-0 against the spread (ATS) with a 2.2 losing margin on average and a 2.4 differential versus the spread. As the road underdogs, they’re a paltry 5-14-0 ATS with a 6.3 losing margin on average and a -0.3 differential versus the spread.

Suns Bounce Back

After suffering back-to-back setbacks against the New Orleans Pelicans and the Utah Jazz, the Phoenix Suns bounced back with a convincing 120-90 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. The Suns closed as the 11-point home favorites in betting online markets, despite losing top scorer Devin Booker to the NBA’s covid protocols.

The win saw the Suns improve to 50-12, pulling ahead of the Golden State Warriors by 7½ games at the top of the Western Conference. They also improved to 8-2-0 in their last 10 games. In the context of betting on the spread, the Suns are a solid 34-28-0 ATS with an 8.1 winning margin and a +1.6 differential versus the spread.

At home, the Suns have a solid 27-7 record but a 16-17-0 ATS mark that includes a 9.2 winning margin and a -0.2 differential versus the spread.

Knicks vs Suns Head-to-Head

The New York Knicks trail the Phoenix Suns 2-8 SU and 2-8-0 ATS in their last ten meetings, a poor run of form that includes a seven-game losing streak. The last time the Knicks got the measure of the Suns, was in 2018 when they clinched the 107-85 win on the road. In total betting, the over has cashed in six of the last ten games and three straight going back to 2020.

Knicks at Suns Game Information

  • Game: New York Knicks (25-37) at Phoenix Suns (50-12)
  • Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix
  • Day/Time: Friday, 10 p.m. ET
  • Television: ESPN

Knicks at Suns Betting Lines

Knicks at Suns Prediction

The New York Knicks have barely struck a chord in recent weeks and it’s hard to see how they will square up to the best in the West right now and come away with a moral victory (covering the spread), let alone an outright win. Color the world shocked if the Knicks pull off the upset in Phoenix.

The Suns proved that they’re contenders no matter who plays and that has to instill the team, fans and their backers with a measure of confidence as they navigate through the next few games without Booker. Heck, the Suns crushed the Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, making a mockery of the double-digit spread.

The sign of a good team is one that can successfully rely on the “next man up.” The Suns are in great shape right now and with form, momentum and confidence on their side, this should be a whitewash affair. Indeed, all things being considered, the nominal point spread on offer is a steal bet for NBA picks against the spread.

Pick: Phoenix Suns -6½

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