Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 15/12/2023, 06:40  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 15/12/2023 at 06:40 in NBA Prediction

The New York Knicks will be visiting the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on Friday night. The hosts are 13-11, tenth in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 13-10 and in sixth place in the Western Conference. 

The Suns took a loss by a score of 116-112 when they faced the Nets last time out. Devin Booker notched 34 points and 12 assists, while Kevin Durant had 27 points and six rebounds. Notably, it was the first time all three All-Stars (including Bradley Beal) took the floor together this season. In the last meeting between these sides, the Suns edged the Knicks 116-113 as 6-point road underdogs on November 26. Phoenix are averaging 113.1 points conceded, which ranks 13th in the league and are putting up 115.1 points per game, ranking 12th. However, their defensive turnover percentage of 11.0 is the fourth-worst in the NBA. Damion Lee and Josh Okogie are injured, while Eric Gordon and Grayson Allen are doubtful.

Meanwhile, the Knicks will be playing the second of a five-game road trip here. They come into this one following a 117-113 defeat against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Julius Randle was the standout player for the Knicks with 32 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists. That was their third loss in four games, and the Knicks are now winless in three consecutive matches on the road. At 113.1 PPG, the Knicks are scoring 2.0 fewer than their opponents. However, their greatest strength has undoubtedly been in defence, where they are ranked sixth in opponents' PPG (110.0). The Knicks are five-point underdogs heading into this one. Mitchell Robinson is the only injury absentee for the Knicks.