Knicks vs. Suns Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 17

Knicks vs. Suns Game Info

• Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: MSG, AZFamily, Suns+, and NBA TV

The New York Knicks (25-16) are favored by 2 points against the Phoenix Suns (24-17) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on MSG, AZFamily, Suns+, and NBA TV. The matchup has an over/under of 226.5.

Knicks vs. Suns Odds & Spread

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Knicks vs. Suns Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Knicks win (68.6%)

Knicks vs. Suns Betting Trends

• The Knicks have compiled a 19-21-1 record against the spread this season.
• The Suns have played 41 games, with 28 wins against the spread.
• Knicks games have gone over the total 23 times this season.
• Suns games this season have gone over the total in 17 of 41 opportunities (41.5%).
• New York has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered 14 times in 20 opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered five times in 21 opportunities in road games.
• In home games, the Knicks eclipse the total 60% of the time (12 of 20 games). They've hit the over in 52.4% of road games (11 of 21 contests).
• Against the spread, Phoenix has performed better at home (14-4-1) than away (14-7-1).
• In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Suns' games have finished above the over/under at home (31.6%, six of 19) than away (50%, 11 of 22).

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns averages 20.9 points, 11.5 boards and 2.9 assists.
• Jalen Brunson averages 28.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 6.1 assists, shooting 48.1% from the floor and 38.8% from beyond the arc, with 3 made 3-pointers per game.
• Mikal Bridges averages 16.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists.
• Josh Hart's numbers on the season are 12.1 points, 7.7 boards and 5.3 assists per contest, shooting 49% from the floor and 39.5% from downtown, with an average of 1.6 made treys.
• OG Anunoby's numbers on the season are 15.9 points, 5.4 boards and 2.1 assists per game, shooting 45.8% from the field and 34.9% from downtown, with an average of 2 made treys.

Suns Leaders

• Devin Booker is averaging 25.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 6.5 assists for the Suns.
• Per game, Collin Gillespie provides the Suns 13.3 points, 4.1 boards and 4.8 assists. He also averages 1.5 steals (10th in league) and 0.3 blocks.
• Per game, Dillon Brooks provides the Suns 21.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists, plus 1.1 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• The Suns are receiving 12.2 points, 8.3 boards and 1.1 assists per game from Mark Williams.
• Royce O'Neale's numbers on the season are 10.5 points, 5.1 boards and 2.9 assists per game. He is draining 42.6% of his shots from the field and 41.5% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.9 triples.

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