New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, Preview and Odds - 01/09/2026

Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Friday, January 9, 2026

Venue:  Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ

Where to Watch:  MSG, KTVK, KPHE

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Knicks -2.5, Suns +2.5; Over/Under:  230.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Knicks -2.5, Suns +2.5; Over/Under:  230.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Knicks -2.5, Suns +2.5; Over/Under:  230.5 points

New York Knicks:  24-13 (1st place, Atlantic Division)

Phoenix Suns:  22-15 (2nd place, Pacific Division)

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New York Knicks:  5-5 last 10

Phoenix Suns:  7-3 last 10

The Knicks are entering this game with a 24-13 record overall this season and they are 7-9 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Los Angeles Clippers. Jalen Brunson led the team in points in that game with 26 while OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns each were next on the team with 20 points. Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson each led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Karl-Anthony Towns led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 50% from the field, 42.4% from 3-point range, and 88.2% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 119.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 115 PPG against them. The Knicks have an ATS record of 20-18 this season and their O/U record is 22-16.

The Suns are entering this game with a 22-15 record overall this season and they are 12-5 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Memphis Grizzlies. Dillon Brooks led the team in points in that game with 21 while Grayson Allen was next on the team with 19 points. Devin Booker led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Mark Williams led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 46.4% from the field, 39.3% from 3-point range, and 62.5% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 114.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.4 PPG against them. The Suns have an ATS record of 26-11 this season and their O/U record is 16-21.

The current betting odds have the Suns listed as a 2.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Suns have looked good in their games this season with their 22-15 record overall which has them in the top half of the West. They have looked great on their home court too with their 12-5 home record this season. Meanwhile, the Knicks have looked great in their games this season with their 24-13 record overall which has them right near the top of the East with one of the best records in the NBA. They haven't been a great road team though with their 7-9 road record this season. The Knicks are off a bounce back win over the Clippers in their last one, but they barely won that game against a bad Clippers team, and they have been struggling a lot more lately. That win over the Clippers snapped a losing streak that they were on, and they are only 5-5 in their last 10 games as they have really cooled off since winning the NBA Cup. The Suns have been rolling in their games lately though, and they have surprised a lot with how good they have been. They have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season against the spread, and they have been rolling lately. They are off a win over the Grizzlies in their last one and they are 7-3 in their last 10 games too. The Suns have looked great on their home court all year and they have the talent to take advantage of a Knicks team that has been bad on the road this season and struggling in their games lately. The best way to place a bet here is on the Suns to cover the spread in this game. 

Knicks Suns Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, January 9, 2026 (9:00 pm ET start time) is Suns 118 Knicks 112.

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New York Knicks: 7-3 ATS on the road against Pacific division opponents. 22-15 ATS on the road when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%). 20-12 UNDER versus teams who average 9 or more steals/game on the season. 23-12 UNDER in January games.

Phoenix Suns: 6-14 ATS against Atlantic division opponents. 21-40 ATS in non-conference games. 17-25 ATS when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 70%). 11-4 UNDER after successfully covering the spread in 3 or more consecutive games. 19-10 UNDER after 3 or more consecutive unders.

New York Knicks:  J. Hart (SG) Day To Day - Ankle. L. Shamet (SG) Day To Day - Shoulder.

Phoenix Suns:  J. Bouyea (PG) Day To Day - Concussion Protocol. J. Green (SG) Out - Hamstring.

“You got two guys that are a load in Kawhi and James. To have a team take 19 free throws and defend the way we did, you applaud all our guys.” - Mike Brown after his team’s win against the LA Clippers in their game on Wednesday.

“They were giving us a lot of shots. They were in the paint, we were making the passes and knocking them down. So, I think we can get more of that.” - Dillon Brooks after their win against the Grizzlies in their game on Wednesday.

PG Jalen Brunson

SG Miles McBride

SF Mikal Bridges

PF OG Anunoby

C Karl-Anthony Towns

PG Collin Gillespie

SG Devin Booker

SF Grayson Allen

PF Dillon Brooks

C Mark Williams

PPG: Jalen Brunson (29.1)

APG: Jalen Brunson (6.3)

Reb/G: Karl-Anthony Towns (11.4)

PPG: Devin Booker (25.7)

APG: Devin Booker (6.3)

Reb/G: Mark Williams (8.2)

Coaches:

New York Knicks: Mike Brown (1st season)

Phoenix Suns: Jordan Ott (1st season)