Knicks vs Suns Prediction

Phoenix Suns (13-10) vs New York Knicks (13-9)

Game Info: Friday, December 15, 2023 at 10:00 pm (Footprint Center)

Betting Odds: Phoenix Suns -5 -- Over/Under:

The New York Knicks look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. The Phoenix Suns need a win after losing 5 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns prediction.

New York Knicks Betting Preview

The New York Knicks lost to the Celtics and Jazz this week, while beating the Raptors. The New York Knicks are averaging 113.1 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 110 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 24.6 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 22.4 points and 9.7 rebounds. RJ Barrett is the third double-digit scorer and Immanuel Quickley is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The New York Knicks are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free throw line. The New York Knicks are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Julius Randle ranks 4th amongst qualified Centers for points per game (22.4) this season.
• Jalen Brunson ranks 17th amongst qualified players for points per game (24.6) this season.

Phoenix Suns Betting Preview

The Phoenix Suns beat the Warriors while losing to the Kings and Nets this week. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 115.1 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 113.2 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 30.8 points and 5.6 assists, while Devin Booker is averaging 28.1 points and 6.1 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Eric Gordon is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 83.5 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Suns Player Facts

• Devin Booker ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for FT% (92.1%) this season.
• Kevin Durant ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for 3P% (48.4%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Suns rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (6.8).
• The Suns rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (85.2).
• The Knicks rank 30th in the league for blocks per game this season (3.0).
• The Knicks ranks 1st in the league for rebound percentage this season (52.9%).

New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns prediction

The Phoenix Suns are going to be favored at home, especially with them finally having their big three in place. However, the Suns had Durant, Booker, and Beal for the Nets game and lost outright as 4.5 point favorites. Let's not forget, the Suns are 5-7 SU at home this season as well. The New York Knicks are a decent enough team to find attractive in the underdog role, and when these teams met a few weeks ago, it came down to the final play. Give me the road dog.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.