The New York Knicks (8-6) travel to face off against the Phoenix Suns (9-6) on Wednesday, November 20th. This game will be played at Footprint Center in Phoenix and televised on ESPN. The Knicks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Suns are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Suns. Tip-off is set for 10:00 ET.
Knicks vs Suns
The Knicks Are Coming Off A Win
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 entered the game as -14.5 point favorites and covered the spread with a +28 point margin. The total points for the game reached 240, surpassing the O/U line of 233.5.
New York took control early, going on a 10-0 run to extend their lead from 12-9 to 19-12. They outscored Washington 40-27 in the 1st quarter and 33-27 in the 2nd. A strong 3rd quarter saw the Knicks outscore the Wizards 36-21, leading 109-75 going into the 4th. Washington won the final quarter 31-25, but the game was already out of reach.
The Suns Are Coming Off A Win
The Suns fell to 9-6 on the season after a 109-99 home loss to the Magic on Monday. Phoenix entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 208, just under the pre-game line of 212.5.
Orlando took control early, outscoring Phoenix 38-26 in the 2nd quarter. The Suns managed to tie the 3rd quarter 20-20 but entered the 4th down 84-68. A late push saw them win the final quarter 31-25, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.
Knicks Offense Breakdown
The Knicks’ offense was firing on all cylinders in their win over the Wizards, shooting 56% from the field and hitting 20 threes at a 50% clip. Jalen Brunson led the way with 26 points and 11 assists, knocking down 5 threes, while Cameron Payne also hit 5 threes, finishing with 17 points and 7 assists.
Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 12 rebounds, connecting on 3 threes at a 75% rate. Brunson did most of his damage in the 3rd quarter, scoring 14 points, while Payne added 11 of his 17 points in the 4th.
Suns Offense Breakdown
The Suns struggled offensively in their loss to the Magic, shooting just 42.2% from the field and 29.3% from three-point range. Tyus Jones led the way with 18 points, 11 of which came in the first quarter, and added 8 assists.
Devin Booker and Grayson Allen each contributed 17 points, with Allen hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% clip. Allen scored 7 points in the 3rd quarter and 6 more in the 4th.
Knicks Team Defense
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 11 threes at a 33% clip. The Knicks also sent Washington to the line 16 times, where they made 9 free throws. Defensively, the Knicks grabbed 34 rebounds, while the Wizards collected 12 offensive boards.
Suns Team Defense
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 points. They had a rough 4th quarter, giving up 31 points, but it didn’t hurt them in the end.
New York did a good job defending the three, as Washington made just 11 threes on 33% shooting. The Wizards also went to the line 16 times, hitting 9 free throws. The Knicks grabbed 34 defensive rebounds, but allowed 12 offensive boards, while adding 4 steals and 1 block.
Knicks vs Suns Trends
- In their last three games away from home, the Knicks have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 116 points per game in these contests.
- Across their three previous home games, Phoenix has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 101 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Suns have an ATS mark of just 3-7 in their last ten games. Phoenix posted a straight up mark of 2-8 in these matchups.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Knicks have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
Knicks vs Suns Prediction
We’re calling a win for the Knicks, with a final score of 111-99, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Knicks at -5.5.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 222 and given that our model is projecting 210 points between the teams, we like the under.
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Last updated:November 20, 2024 Knicks, Suns