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Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks Game Preview
The Phoenix Suns open a three-game homestand spot for the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, and New York’s biggest issue is clear: the defense has to stabilize. The Knicks have dropped seven of their last nine and opponents have been getting comfortable from three, which is a bad mix when you’re also dealing with key availability questions.
Phoenix has been steadier than expected this season, but it’s walking into a tough matchup if Devin Booker is limited or out. Booker missed Thursday with an ankle sprain and is listed as questionable for this one.
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Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | +130 | +3.5 (-110) | O 224.5 (-110) |
| New York Knicks | -154 | -3.5 (-110) | U 224.5 (-110) |
Phoenix Suns Betting Form
Phoenix has shown a higher floor than most expected, and that’s largely because they’ve competed consistently on both ends even through lineup fluctuation. The offense can still create quality looks without forcing the issue, and that matters against a Knicks team that has been leaking threes and giving up runs.
Injury Report: Booker’s ankle status is the swing variable for Phoenix’s scoring ceiling and late-game shot creation. If he’s compromised, the Suns’ path leans more toward execution and shot volume rather than star-driven shot-making.
New York Knicks Betting Form
New York gets back home looking for answers. Even when the offense is fine, the defense hasn’t held up, and the perimeter coverage has been the biggest problem in this slump. Opponents are getting too many clean threes, and that’s how leads evaporate fast.
Injury Report: Jalen Brunson is questionable with a right ankle sprain, and his availability impacts everything from pace to late-clock efficiency. If he’s out or limited, New York has less margin for error when the game tightens late.
Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks Matchup Breakdown
This is a math-and-discipline game.
- Knicks’ perimeter defense: If New York can’t tighten closeouts and communicate through actions, Phoenix will get the exact shot profile that punishes them: catch-and-shoot threes and early-clock rhythm looks.
- Shot creation layer: If Brunson plays and Booker plays, this can turn into a high-efficiency guard duel where the total stays live. If one or both are limited, it becomes more half-court and possession-driven, which favors the team that defends the arc better for 48 minutes.
- Game script: New York’s best path is controlling the first-quarter tone at home and keeping Phoenix out of rhythm threes. Phoenix’s best path is making New York guard multiple actions every possession and forcing the Knicks to win with stops, not just scoring.
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Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks Predictions and Best Bets
I’m looking at this through New York’s defensive lens. Until the Knicks prove they can consistently defend the arc and complete possessions, I’d rather take the points with the team that can punish sloppy perimeter coverage. The number is also short enough that Phoenix can cover even if New York wins late.
Best Bet: Suns +3.5 (-110)
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