A year after hype led to only disappointment, the Phoenix Suns and their downsized roster are putting together a sneaky great season.
It may not be as flashy as the NBA Cup championship and the No. 2 seed in the East, perks enjoyed by the New York Knicks, but my Knicks vs. Suns predictions will put all my faith in Phoenix, nonetheless.
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Find out more in my NBA picks for Friday, January 9.
Knicks vs Suns prediction
Knicks vs Suns best bet: Suns moneyline (-105)
The Phoenix Suns are having one of the best against-the-spread seasons ever. At 25-10-2 ATS (over 70%), they’re outpacing last year’s Thunder, who posted a 54-26-2 record (65.9%) since U.S. sports betting regulation began in 2018.
This is all the more absurd because a year ago, Phoenix put together one of the worst ATS seasons since 2018. The Suns finished 31-50-1, a 38.4% win rate, only 3.5 games better than the 76ers’ 28-54.
Expectations were too high for a roster featuring Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. Shedding them and now leaning on Dillon Brooks and Collin Gillespie obviously lowered expectations, but they were lowered too far.
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Trust Phoenix ATS for the foreseeable future, and in this case, trust the Suns on the moneyline in what is effectively a pick’em against the New York Knicks.
Knicks vs Suns same-game parlay
Backing Brooks has been a profitable approach this season, the aggravating wing finding success under the radar.
However, this points prop has been pushed a bit too far. Against the Knicks’ perimeter defenders, the Suns should focus on their most trusted scorer, not Brooks.
Knicks vs Suns SGP
Devin Booker Over 26.5 points
Dillon Brooks Under 20.5 points
Our “from downtown” SGP: From Down-Towns
Karl-Anthony Towns is in a mild slump, hitting just one of 11 threes in his last three games, but any time the Towns’ 3-pointer prop is reasonably juiced at Over 1.5, it is a smart bet.
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Before this slump, Towns had hit multiple triples in 16 of 31 contests despite shooting just 36.6% from deep this year. A surge is inevitable.
Knicks vs Suns SGP
Devin Booker Over 26.5 points
Dillon Brooks Under 20.5 points
Karl-Anthony Towns Over 1.5 threes
Knicks vs Suns odds
Spread: Knicks -1 (-110) | Suns +1 (-110)
Moneyline: Knicks -115 | Suns -105
Over/Under: Over 228.5 (-110) | Under 228.5 (-110)
Knicks vs Suns betting trend to know
Phoenix is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games. Find more NBA betting trends for Knicks vs. Suns.
How to watch Knicks vs Suns
Location
Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
Date
Friday, January 9, 2026
Tip-off
9:00 p.m. ET
TV
MSG, KTVK
Knicks vs Suns latest injuries
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