New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 1/9/26, 5:29 PM  by Tyler Doty | Modified on 1/9/26 at 11:40 PM in NBA Picks

This is a matchup that should appeal to NBA fans. This Friday, Phoenix hosts the New York Knicks, two teams that are having an interesting season. On the verge of breaking into the top six, Jordan Ott's team hopes to use the support of its home crowd to secure a fourth win in five games. Apart from a narrow defeat to Houston, the Suns have managed to get the better of Sacramento, OKC and, more recently, Memphis. It has been a huge success, both defensively and offensively. The Arizona franchise has conceded less than 100 points in its last game! And if the team led by Brooks, Booker, Allen, and Williams continues to be as effective, then the visitors are likely to suffer for 48 minutes.

The Knicks can finally breathe easy! A contender for the NBA Finals in the East, 2026 had gotten off to a bad start for the Big Apple franchise. Mike Brown's men had suffered four consecutive defeats, with poor defensive performances, but also on the other side of the court, scoring less than 100 points against Atlanta and Detroit. The reaction came against the Clippers. A 123-111 victory and a successful game from start to finish. Jalen Brunson's teammates will have to maintain this form to avoid falling back into their old ways against quality opponents this weekend. Continuity or disappointment for NY!