Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/23

Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Suns and Knicks. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on MSG, and it’s hosted by the Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 220 points, and the Knicks are the home favorites against the Suns in a non-conference matchup.

PHOENIX SUNS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Phoenix Suns +3

This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 6:00 ET on Sunday, November 26th.

WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-105 in favor of the Suns.
• Our projections have Kevin Durant finishing with Kevin Durant points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
• From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 52.4% and knocking down 13 threes.

No Pressure for Phoenix as Away Dogs

Looking at the Suns’ previous ten games, they are 8-2 and face the Knicks with an overall mark of 10-6. In away games this season, the Suns have put together a 6-2 record, whereas they have a 4-4 record when playing at home.

Phoenix comes in with an overall ATS record of 8-8 so far this season. Phoenix has covered the spread in three straight home games and are 4-4 ATS at home compared to 4-4 on the road.

The Suns offense is coming off a game in which they scored 110 points vs. the Grizzlies. Overall their field goal percentage was 51.3% while connecting on 11 threes. Kevin Durant is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 31.4. Meanwhile, Devin Booker also brings a PPG average of 29.6 into the game.

At this time, the Suns’ defense is positioned 17th in the NBA, permitting 113.2 points per game.

Inside the arc, the Suns defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 52.4% and 34.6% from three-point territory.

Can New York Lock in a Home Win?

The Knicks will face the Suns bringing in an overall record of 9-6 and a 3-0 record over their previous three games. In road games, the Knicks have a 5-4 record this season, in contrast to their 4-2 record when playing at home.

Currently, New York holds an above .500 ATS record of 10-5 so far this year. On the road, the Knicks have an ATS record of 6-3, as opposed to a 4-2 record against the spread when playing at home.

The Knicks’ offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 100 points versus the Heat. During the game, they attempted 29 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 48.1%. The team’s top scorer is Jalen Brunson, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 24.2, while Julius Randle also carries a PPG average of 19.1 into the game.

This season, the Knicks defense has been impressive, holding the 2nd position in the league while permitting an average of 105.3 points per contest.

Inside the arc, the Knicks defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.1% and 35.2% from three-point territory.