The New York Knicks will take on the Phoenix Suns in one of 10 NBA games slated for Friday. This will be the first meeting of the 2025/26 season between the teams.
The Knicks (24-13) continue to build on their success from last season. The team is holding second place in the Eastern Conference, trailing the Detroit Pistons in first by four games. Like last season, Jalen Brunson continues to lead the charge for New York.
He is averaging 29.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game. Karl-Anthony Towns has also done well, recording 21.4 ppg and 11.4 rpg.
Meanwhile, the Suns (22-15), are doing surprisingly well in the Western Conference, holding seventh place. They trail the OKC Thunder in first by eight and a half games.
As has been the case for many seasons now, Devin Booker continues to be the Suns’ No. 1 option. He is averaging 25.7 ppg, 4.1 rpg and 6.3 apg. Dillon Brooks has emerged as an unlikely second for the team, averaging 21.2 ppg and 3.1 rpg.
New York Knicks vs. Phoenix Suns game details
The Knicks-Suns game is scheduled to tip off at 9 p.m. ET from PHX Arena. Fans can catch the live broadcast of the matchup on MSG, AZFamily and Suns+. Alternatively, the game can be streamed with NBA League Pass and FuboTV.
New York Knicks vs. Phoenix Suns betting lines
Moneyline: Knicks (-125) vs. Suns (+105)
Spread: Knicks (-1.5) vs. Suns (+1.5)
Total (O/U): Knicks (o230.5) -112 vs. Suns (u230.5) -108
Note: Odds are accurate at the time of writing but are subject to change closer to tipoff.
New York Knicks vs. Phoenix Suns preview
The Phoenix Suns hold a slight advantage in their regular season rivalry against the Knicks. Phoenix has won 72 out of 140 matchups between the teams. But New York has begun to catch up, currently riding a three-game winning streak against Devin Booker and Co. The Suns have not defeated the Knicks since Nov. 26, 2023.
New York Knicks vs. Phoenix Suns predicted starting lineups
Knicks
G: Jalen Brunson | G: Miles McBride | F: Mikal Bridges | F: OG Anunoby | C: Karl-Anthony Towns
Suns
G: Collin Gillespie | G: Devin Booker | F: Grayson Allen | F: Dillon Brooks | C: Mark Williams
New York Knicks vs. Phoenix Suns betting tips
Jalen Brunson has an over/under of 27.5 for Friday’s game, which is less than his season average of 29.1 ppg. He has come close to the total in his last five, recording 27 ppg. The over looks favorable here.
Devin Booker has an over/under of 26.5 against the Knicks. This is also more than his average of 25.7 ppg this season. Moreover, he has averaged 25.8 ppg in his last five matchups, making the under the safer bet here.
New York Knicks vs. Phoenix Suns prediction
Bookmakers have the Knicks as slight favorites to win Friday’s game. But the Suns are pretty close to the team on paper, having won only two less games than New York. With Booker and Brooks on a roll, Phoenix could upset Jalen Brunson and Co.
Our prediction: The Suns to win.
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