If you’re on the hunt for predictions regarding Suns vs. Knicks, look no further. The Knicks are hitting the road to challenge the Suns on Friday, Dec 15 at 10:00 ET. Currently, the total is 231.5, with the Suns being favored by 5. Keep reading to get our Suns vs. Knicks player props and predictions.
Suns vs. Knicks Odds
- Spread: Suns -5
- Total 231.5
Game Info
- Date: Friday, Dec 15
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix AZ
- TV: ESPN
Knicks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 4-0-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, New York has an ATS record of 0-3 while averaging 119 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Knicks have a straight up record of 2-8 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
Suns Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Suns have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous home games, Phoenix has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 113 points per game.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Suns have a straight up record of 7-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.
Will the Knicks Come Through as Road Underdogs?
Heading into today’s action, the Knicks are 13-10 overall and have gone 1-2 in their last three games. In home games, the Knicks are 7-3 compared to 6-7 on the road.
In their recent game, the Knicks’ offense concluded with 113 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 113.1 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring is Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 24.6 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Julius Randle also maintains a PPG average of 22.4 heading into game.
So far, the Knicks’ defense is ranked 6th in the league at 110.0 points per contest.
For the season, New York is ranked 28th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 19.5 free-throws per game vs. the Knicks and have an overall field goal percentage of 47.5%.
Do the Suns Have a Shot at a Home Win?
In their last five games, the Suns are 2-3 and have an overall record of 13-11. When playing at home, the Suns are 6-7 compared to their 7-4 mark on the road.
The Suns offense is coming off a game in which they scored 112 points vs. the Nets. Overall their field goal percentage was 47.6% while connecting on 9 threes. Leading the Suns in scoring vs. the Nets was Devin Booker with his 34 points. Kevin Durant also added 27 points for the Suns.
So far, the Suns’ defense is ranked 13th in the league at 113.2 points per contest.
Phoenix’s defense is currently forcing 14.2 turnovers per game, which is 24th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 1st in blocked shots, with an average of 6.8 rejections per game.
Suns vs. Knicks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jalen Brunson and his points prop of 24.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -110 while the under is at -125.
According to our projections, Jalen Brunson is expected to record 23 points, 3 rebounds, and 7 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 24.5.
- The Prop: Jalen Brunson Under 24.5 Points (-125)
Suns vs. Knicks Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +5, we have the Knicks as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 231.5, and our model projects the Knicks and Suns to reach a combined total of 223 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Knicks +5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook