New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24
The Knicks (-223) are favored by 5.5 points over the Suns (+186) in a non-conference matchup. New York is 8-6 and has won three straight, while Phoenix is 9-6 and has lost four in a row.
ESPN will televise the game, which will tip-off at 10:00 ET at Footprint Center in Phoenix.
NEW YORK KNICKS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New York Knicks -5.5
This game will be played at Footprint Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.
WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-99 in favor of the Knicks.
- Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with Jalen Brunson points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.
- From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 12 threes.
Is a Road Win Possible for New York?
The Knicks improved to 8-6 on the season with a dominant 134-106 win over the Wizards on Monday. Playing at home, New York was favored by 14.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 240 points went over the pre-game line of 233.5.
A 10-0 run early in the game helped the Knicks take control, and they led 40-27 after the 1st quarter. New York continued to build their lead, outscoring Washington 33-27 in the 2nd and 36-21 in the 3rd, before easing up in the 4th with the game already in hand.
The Knicks shot 56% from the field and hit 20 threes at a 50% clip in their win over the Wizards. Jalen Brunson led the way with 26 points and 11 assists, knocking down 5 threes, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 12 rebounds, hitting 3 threes at a 75% rate.
Cameron Payne also connected on 5 threes, shooting 83.3% from deep and finishing with 17 points. Brunson scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter, and Payne added 11 in the 4th.
The Knicks held the Wizards to 106 points on Monday, giving up 27 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, but tightening up in the 3rd, allowing just 21. They conceded 31 points in the 4th but still secured the win.
New York limited Washington’s three-point shooting, with the Wizards hitting just 11 threes at a 33% clip. The Knicks also sent the Wizards to the line 16 times, where they made 9 free throws. Defensively, the Knicks recorded 4 steals and 1 block.
Will Phoenix Make it Happen at Home?
The Suns fell to 9-6 on the season after a 109-99 loss to the Magic on Monday. Phoenix, who were +4.5 point underdogs at home, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 208 points came in under the 212.5-point line.
Orlando took control early, outscoring Phoenix 38-26 in the 2nd quarter. The Suns managed to win the 4th quarter 31-25, but they couldn’t overcome the 84-68 deficit they faced heading into the final period.
In their 99-point effort against the Magic, the Suns shot just 42.2% from the field and 29.3% from three, hitting 12 threes overall. Tyus Jones led the way with 18 points, 11 of which came in the 1st quarter, and he added 8 assists.
Devin Booker and Grayson Allen each contributed 17 points, with Allen knocking down 4 threes at 44.4%. Allen scored 7 points in the 3rd quarter and 6 more in the 4th.
The Suns struggled defensively in the 2nd quarter, giving up 38 points, which contributed to their 109-99 loss to the Magic. Despite a strong 3rd quarter where they allowed just 20 points, Phoenix couldn’t overcome their earlier defensive lapses. Overall, the Magic shot 51% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Suns held Orlando to 11 made threes on 37% shooting. The Magic also went 20/25 from the free-throw line. Phoenix gave up 8 offensive rebounds while recording 5 steals and 2 blocks.