Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 01/17/26

No team in the NBA has won bettors more money on spread bets than the Phoenix Suns have. They head into Saturday’s game at MSG vs the Knicks as 5-point dogs, hoping to add to their 29-12 ATS record this season. They actually beat the Knicks in a home game a week ago by 5 points, however things will be a lot more difficult this time around as the Suns are just 1-4 SU in 5 games on the road. They could also be without their best player Devin Booker who is listed as day-to-day with an ankle problem. His performances at MSG are well documented, it would be a big blow not having him around.

Speaking of players that could potentially miss this game, the Knicks could also be without their best player Jalen Brunson who missed the last game at Golden State after twisting his ankle in Sacramento. Without him the Knicks didn’t stand much of a chance, losing both of those games, but their fortunes could turn around as they return back home after a 4-game West coast trip. In 20 games played at MSG they’ve lost only 4 of them, so even if Brunson isn’t able to go there won’t be a lack of confidence on their part entering this game.

I do believe the Knicks will avenge that loss from 7 days ago, but all the numbers are saying the smarter bet is Phoenix. New York has covered in just 3 of 16 games, including just once in their last 6 at home. In head-to-head meetings the Knicks are only 4-11 ATS in 15 home games vs the Suns, with all those numbers in mind I cannot trust them to win by more than 3 points here. I’ll go with the most reliable team in the NBA against the spread here.

Suns vs Knicks prediction: Phoenix +3.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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