New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns, NBA 2025-26 Season, Today Match Prediction
New York Knicks
Phoenix Suns
Knicks to Win at Home
- The Knicks are expected to be without Jalen Brunson (ankle) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle), while Devin Booker (ankle), Jamaree Bouyea (concussion) and Jalen Green (hamstring) are all “Game Time Decisions” for the Suns.
- Karl-Anthony Towns has averaged 22.8 points and 11.6 rebounds in his last 5 games versus Phoenix.
- The Suns defeated the Knicks 112-107 in their first meeting of the season on Jan 9, 2026 at Mortgage Matchup Center.
New York Knicks to Win and Cover the Spread (-3.5)
| Tournament: | NBA 2025-26 Season |
| Live Streaming: | NBA League Pass |
| Venue: | Madison Square Garden, New York |
| Tip Off: | 06:00:00 |
New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | 1.59 | 2.31 |
New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns Match Prediction & Analysis
The New York Knicks will next play host to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. Both ball clubs are riding a two-game losing streak and would be itching to bounce back with a W.
Current Standings: The Knicks are currently placed 3rd in the Eastern Conference, behind their 25-16 record, while the Suns occupy 7th spot in the Western Conference, following their 24-17 showing to date.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): New York has won three out of the last five meetings against Phoenix, producing a massive 121.8 points per contest, giving up 114.0 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between the Knicks and Suns is 235.8.
New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 20.9 | 11.5 | 2.9 | 0.9/0.7 |
| Dillon Brooks | 21.1 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 1.1/0.1 |
Teams Preview
New York Knicks Preview
The New York Knicks lost 113-126 to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday at Chase Center. The Knicks now drop to 8-12 on the road this campaign, holding an impressive 16-4 record at Madison Square Garden. OG Anunoby and Miles McBride led the way for New York, finishing with 25 points apiece. Mikal Bridges added 21 points of his own. Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns posted a double-double, tallying 17 points and 20 rebounds. New York’s defense was ineffective on the night, as the Warriors shot 53.9% from the field, hitting 20 from downtown.
The New York Knicks are averaging 118.9 PPG (7th in the NBA) for the 2025-26 regular season, scoring 47.1% of their baskets. They are ranked fifth in rebounds, collecting 45.8 per contest, recording 26.9 APG. Defensively, New York averages 8.0 SPG and 4.2 BPG thus far. The Knicks put up 113.4 points per outing, conceding 115.0 points per matchup, through their last five encounters of the season.
Phoenix Suns Preview
The Phoenix Suns went down 105-108 to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night at Little Caesars Arena. Phoenix now falls to 10-12 on the road this season, while going 14-5 at Mortgage Matchup Center. Grayson Allen tallied 33 points, 5 rebounds and 3 blocks in a losing cause. Collin Gillespie logged 18 points, 6 assists and 2 steals. Dillon Brooks contributed 16 points, before fouling out of the game. The Suns lost the rebounding battle 41-54 and gave up 25 assists on the night. They were also unable to stop Detroit’s rack attack, allowing 44 points in the paint.
The Phoenix Suns have been averaging 114.6 PPG in the 2025-26 campaign, shooting 46.1% from the floor. They have averaged 43.5 RPG and 25.3 APG until now. On D, Phoenix leads the Association in steals, totaling 10.5 a matchup, blocking 4.2 shots (26th in the league) per contest. During the course of their last five games, the Suns churned out 113.4 points an outing, permitting 106.6 points per encounter.
New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Miles McBride |
| SG | Mikal Bridges |
| SF | Josh Hart |
| PF | OG Anunoby |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Collin Gillespie |
| SG | Grayson Allen |
| SF | Royce O’Neale |
| PF | Dillon Brooks |
| C | Mark Williams |
NEW YORK KNICKS vs PHOENIX SUNS
Winning PredictionThe New York Knicks are favorites to win on Saturday, feeding off Madison Square Garden’s electric atmosphere and we are backing the Knicks to continue their amazing run of form at home as a result of taking this one.
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