Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 4/6/25
At 7:00 ET, the New York Knicks (-346) will host the Phoenix Suns (+275) in a non-conference matchup. The Knicks are favored by 8.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 230.
MSG will have the TV coverage for this game, which will be played at Madison Square Garden. The Suns are on a five-game losing streak and are 11th in the Western Conference with a record of 35-42. The Knicks are 49-28 and are 3rd in the Eastern Conference.
PHOENIX SUNS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New York Knicks -8.5
This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:00 ET on Sunday, April 6th.
WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-110 in favor of the Knicks.
- Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 27 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.
- From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.1% and knocking down 14 threes.
Will the Suns Make it Happen on the Road?
The Suns dropped to 35-42 on the season after a 123-103 road loss to the Celtics on Friday. Phoenix entered the game as +15 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 20 points. The total score of 226 points narrowly missed the pre-game O/U line of 227.
Boston took control early with a 12-0 run, extending their lead from 36-26 to 48-26. Phoenix couldn’t recover, trailing 90-75 entering the 4th quarter, where the Celtics outscored them 33-28.
Devin Booker was the standout performer for the Suns in their loss to the Celtics, scoring 37 points and adding 6 assists and 5 rebounds. He shot 51.7% from the field, though he made just 2 threes at 33.3%. Royce O’Neale and Tyus Jones were the only other Suns to reach double figures, each contributing 12 points, with O’Neale hitting 4 threes at 40%.
As a team, the Suns struggled offensively, shooting 44.1% from the field and 32.4% from three-point range, making 12 threes overall. Booker scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter, and added 10 in the 1st.
The Suns struggled defensively against the Celtics, giving up 123 points on 51% shooting. Phoenix allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 4th, with Boston scoring at least 29 points in every period.
From beyond the arc, the Suns held the Celtics to 35% shooting, with Boston hitting 14 threes. Phoenix sent Boston to the line 22 times, where they made 19 free throws. The Suns recorded 7 steals and 2 blocks.
Will the Knicks Make it Happen at Home?
With a 121-105 win over the Hawks on Saturday, the Knicks improved to 49-28 for the season. New York, favored by 1.5 points, covered the spread with the 16-point victory. The game’s total points of 226 fell short of the 236.5 O/U line.
A key moment came when the Knicks went on a 15-0 run, turning a 54-41 deficit into a 56-54 lead. They dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring Atlanta 40-22, and entered the 4th quarter up 108-80 before the Hawks narrowed the gap late.
The Knicks shot 53.6% from the field and hit 15 threes at a 51.7% clip in their win over the Hawks. Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with 30 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field.
OG Anunoby added 24 points, including 11 in the 1st quarter, while Mikal Bridges contributed 20 points, shooting 69.2%. Josh Hart chipped in 16 points, with 8 coming in the opening period.
Despite a shaky start, the Knicks tightened up defensively after the 1st quarter, allowing just 22 points in the 2nd and holding the Hawks to 105 points overall. New York gave up 27 points in the 3rd and 25 in the 4th to secure the win.
The Knicks limited Atlanta’s three-point shooting, holding them to 31% from deep with 14 made threes. They also sent the Hawks to the line just 12 times, where they made 9 free throws. New York finished with 8 steals and 5 blocks.