Suns vs. Knicks Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 9

Suns vs. Knicks Game Info

• Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
• Time: 9 p.m. ET
• Venue: PHX Arena -- Phoenix, Arizona
• Coverage: MSG, AZFamily, and Suns+

The Phoenix Suns (22-15) host the New York Knicks (24-13) after winning four straight home games. The Knicks are favored by just 1 point in the matchup, which begins at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, January 9, 2026. The matchup has an over/under set at 228.5 points.

Suns vs. Knicks Odds & Spread

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Suns vs. Knicks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Suns win (50.4%)

Suns vs. Knicks Betting Trends

• The Knicks have gone 18-18-1 against the spread this season.
• The Suns have played 37 games, with 25 wins against the spread.
• Games involving the Knicks have hit the over 21 times this season.
• Suns games this year have gone over the total in 16 of 37 opportunities (43.2%).
• Against the spread, New York has performed better at home, covering 14 times in 20 home games, and four times in 17 road games.
• The Knicks have hit the over on the over/under in a higher percentage of home games (60%) than away games (52.9%).
• This year, Phoenix is 12-4-1 at home against the spread (.706 winning percentage). Away, it is 13-6-1 ATS (.650).
• In terms of the over/under, Suns games have gone over less frequently at home (six of 17, 35.3%) than away (10 of 20, 50%).

Knicks Leaders

• Jalen Brunson averages 29.1 points, 3.3 boards and 6.3 assists, shooting 48% from the field and 38.7% from beyond the arc, with 3 made treys per game.
• Karl-Anthony Towns' numbers on the season are 21.4 points, 11.4 boards and 3 assists per contest, shooting 46.6% from the floor and 34.8% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.7 made treys.
• Mikal Bridges averages 16 points, 4.6 boards and 4.4 assists, shooting 51% from the field and 40.6% from downtown, with 2.3 made treys per game.
• OG Anunoby is averaging 15.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2 assists.
• Jordan Clarkson is averaging 10.1 points, 1.9 boards and 1.4 assists.

Suns Leaders

• Devin Booker averages 25.4 points, 4 boards and 6.3 assists. He is also sinking 46.1% of his shots from the floor and 29.6% from 3-point range, with 1.6 triples per contest.
• Per game, Collin Gillespie gets the Suns 13.6 points, 4.1 boards and 5 assists. He also averages 1.4 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• Dillon Brooks' numbers on the season are 21.2 points, 3.3 boards and 1.7 assists per game. He is draining 45.7% of his shots from the floor and 34.2% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.4 treys.
• Mark Williams' numbers on the season are 12.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. He is sinking 65.2% of his shots from the field (third in NBA).
• Per game, Royce O'Neale provides the Suns 10.3 points, 5 rebounds and 2.8 assists, plus 1.3 steals and 0.3 blocks.

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