The Phoenix Suns (22-15) host the New York Knicks (24-13) after winning four home games in a row. The Knicks are favored by just 1.5 points in the contest, which begins at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, January 9, 2026.
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Knicks vs. Suns Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final result of Suns 117, Knicks 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Suns (-103)
- Total Pick: Over 228.5 (computer predicts 231.0 points)
- Pick ATS: Suns (+1.5)
Recent Knicks vs. Suns Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2025 | Knicks | -9.5 | 225.5 | -426 | +327 | 112-98 NY |
| 11/20/2024 | Knicks | -4.5 | 226.5 | -185 | +153 | 138-122 NY |
Knicks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New York is 19-18-0 against the spread this season.
- The Knicks have a 17-15 record against the spread this season when favored by 1.5 points or more.
- A total of 21 of New York's 37 games with a set total have hit the over (56.8%).
- This season, the Knicks have won 23 out of the 32 games, or 71.9%, in which they've been favored.
- This season, New York has won 23 of its 31 games, or 74.2%, when favored by at least -117 on the moneyline.
Suns 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Phoenix is 26-11-0 against the spread this season.
- In games they have played as at least 1.5-point underdogs this year, the Suns are 12-9 against the spread.
- In Phoenix's 37 games with a set total, 16 have hit the over (43.2%).
- The Suns have won eight of the 21 games they were the underdog on the moneyline this season (38.1%).
- In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of -103 or longer, Phoenix has a record of 8-13 (38.1%).
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Knicks vs. Suns Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
Landry Shamet: Out (Shoulder),
Josh Hart: Out (Ankle)
Suns
Suns:
Jamaree Bouyea: Out (Concussion Protocol),
Jalen Green: Out (Hamstring)
Knicks vs. Suns Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, January 9, 2026
- Game time: 9 p.m. ET
- TV channel: MSG, AZFamily, and Suns+
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona
- Arena: PHX Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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