Knicks vs Suns Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Nov. 20

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 21, 2024, 12:00 AM
  • The Knicks are -4.5 favorites vs. the Suns
  • Total (Over/Under): 223.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN | KTVK | AZFS | MSG

The New York Knicks visit Footprint Center to take on the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Phoenix, AZ.

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).

The Knicks vs Suns Over/Under is 226.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 6-7 against the spread, while the Suns are 5-10 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Suns Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks-4.5 -105O 226.5 -105-185
Phoenix Suns +4.5 -115U 226.5 -115+150

Suns vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Wednesday‘s game with 80.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Knicks and Suns.

Suns vs Knicks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Suns will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 65.0% confidence.


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  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 39 games (+17.40 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 42 games (+14.70 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Team Total Over in 27 of their last 39 games (+12.87 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 60 games (+11.75 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 42 games (+10.75 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 54 of their last 86 games (+17.60 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the Game Total Under in 24 of their last 36 games at home (+11.90 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 15 of their last 20 games at home (+9.25 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 44 games at home (+8.43 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the Team Total Under in 23 of their last 36 games at home (+8.20 Units / 20% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 6-7 (-1.7 Units / -11.04% ROI).

  • 8-6 against the Moneyline (-3.9 Units / -9.76% ROI)
  • 8-6 against the Over for game total points (+1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI)
  • 6-8 against the Under for game total points (-2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 5-10 (-6 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 9-6 against the Moneyline (+3.65 Units / 12.42% ROI)
  • 9-6 against the Over for game total points (+2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI)
  • 6-9 against the Under for game total points (-3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 4Q Spread in 31 of their last 88 games (-30.65 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 88 games (-29.83 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the Spread in 31 of their last 84 games (-26.20 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 3Q Spread in 16 of their last 49 games (-22.42 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 42 games at home (-21.90 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 1Q Spread in 31 of their last 82 games (-26.45 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 43 of their last 94 games (-24.03 Units / -13% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 10 of their last 39 games (-23.27 Units / -52% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 1H Spread in 41 of their last 96 games (-21.40 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 22 of their last 60 games (-20.85 Units / -30% ROI)

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New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Phoenix Suns

The Knicks are 27-7 (.794) when making 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .644

The Knicks are 14-6 (.700) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .453

The Knicks were 10-5 (.667) when forcing 10 or more steals last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .572

The Knicks were 29-11 (.725) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

Phoenix Suns: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Suns are 22-8 (.733) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .558

The Suns were 39-26 (.600) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .487

The Suns were 19-9 (.679) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .566

The Suns were 18-5 (.783) when making 15 or more three-pointers last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .646

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks are shooting 50% (613/1,226) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Knicks have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.3 (386 assists/ 171 TOs) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Knicks have averaged 8.4 second chance points per game (1,499 points/178 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Knicks averaged 8.6 second chance points per game (706 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have averaged 5.7 second chance points per game (557 points/97 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Suns averaged 21.4 points in the paint per game (1,758 points/82 games) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.6

The Suns averaged 5.8 second chance points per game (472 points/82 games) in the second half last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Suns have averaged 40.3 points in the paint per game (604 points/15 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48.3

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks averaged 4.1 blocks per game (336 blocks/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Knicks allowed 11.7 second chance points per game (481 points/41 games) at home last season — 2nd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.6

The Knicks have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (195 blocks/48 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Knicks have averaged 3.7 blocks per game (52 blocks/14 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have averaged 36.3 defensive rebounds per game (545 rebounds/15 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Suns averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,982 rebounds/82 games) last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Suns blocked 491 shots last season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Suns have blocked 567 shots since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th most among NBA teams


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