Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/17
The Phoenix Suns will play the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. This game is set for Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 7:30 PM. The Suns have a record of 24-17, while the Knicks stand at 25-16.
Phoenix is led by head coach Jordan Ott and plays in the Western Conference. The Knicks, coached by Mike Brown, are in the Eastern Conference. Both teams are looking to break their two-game losing streaks in this mid-season matchup. Fans can catch the game on MSG.
Suns vs Knicks Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Phoenix Suns vs. New York Knicks
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Betting Odds: Knicks -3.5 (-110), Suns +3.5 (-111), Knicks MoneyLine -162, Suns MoneyLine +137, Over/Under 223.5 (-110)
Phoenix Suns Team Preview
The Phoenix Suns recently played against the Detroit Pistons. They lost 105-108 in a close game. Grayson Allen was a standout player with 33 points and 5 rebounds.
Earlier in the week, the Suns faced the Miami Heat. They lost 121-127, with Devin Booker scoring 24 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. Mark Williams also contributed with 18 points and 14 rebounds.
In their previous win, the Suns played against the Washington Wizards. They secured a victory with a score of 112-93. Royce O’Neale had a notable performance with 19 points and 7 rebounds.
New York Knicks Team Preview
The New York Knicks are coming off a tough stretch with two losses in their last three games. They fell to the Golden State Warriors, 126-113, despite strong performances from Miles McBride and OG Anunoby. Before that, they also lost to the Sacramento Kings, 112-101, with Mikal Bridges leading the scoring.
Offensively, the Knicks rank 7th in points per game, averaging 118.9. They are effective from beyond the arc, making 15.1 three-pointers per game, which ranks them 4th. Their three-point shooting percentage is also strong at 37.8%, placing them 3rd in the league.
Jalen Brunson is a key player for the Knicks, averaging 28.2 points per game. However, he is currently questionable due to an ankle injury. Karl-Anthony Towns also contributes significantly with 20.9 points and 11.5 rebounds per game.
BTB Betting Pick
The Knicks are favored by 3.5 points against the Suns. The Suns allow only 112 points per game, which ranks them 5th in defense, while the Knicks score 118.9 points per game, ranking 7th in offense. Given the Suns’ strong defense and the point spread, taking the Suns +3.5 is a solid pick.
The over/under line is set at 223.5 points. The Suns score 114.6 points per game and allow 112 points, while the Knicks score 118.9 points and allow 115.1 points. The projected score suggests a total around 230 points, making the over 223.5 a reasonable choice.