Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 2

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 02, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Knicks (19-18) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Suns (20-17)
  • Total (Over/Under): 217.5 points
  • Monday, January 2, 2023 at 3:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on MSG & BSAZ

The Phoenix Suns visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in New York.

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Suns vs Knicks Over/Under is 219.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Suns are 19-18 against the spread, while the Knicks are 19-16 against the spread.


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Suns vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Phoenix Suns+2.5 -110O 219.5 -110+115
New York Knicks -2.5 -110U 219.5 -110-140

Knicks vs Suns Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Suns will win Monday‘s game with 53.4% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Suns will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 53.4% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Suns and Knicks, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 4Q Spread in 60 of their last 97 games (+20.16 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 33 games (+13.58 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 61 of their last 97 games (+13.33 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 25 of their last 38 games (+10.85 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 3Q Spread in 39 of their last 65 games (+10.11 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1H Spread in 49 of their last 73 games (+23.95 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 39 of their last 63 games (+19.75 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 52 of their last 82 games (+18.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 64 games (+16.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1Q Spread in 21 of their last 30 games at home (+12.65 Units / 38% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 19-18 (-0.8 Units / -1.97% ROI).

  • 20-17 against the Moneyline (-13.75 Units / -14.35% ROI)
  • 18-18 against the Over for game total points (-1.8 Units / -4.42% ROI)
  • 18-18 against the Under for game total points (-1.8 Units / -4.42% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 19-16 (+1.45 Units / 3.57% ROI).

  • 19-18 against the Moneyline (-1.85 Units / -3.36% ROI)
  • 18-18 against the Over for game total points (-1.8 Units / -4.42% ROI)
  • 18-18 against the Under for game total points (-1.8 Units / -4.42% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 82 games (-29.20 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 35 of their last 83 games (-19.70 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 10 of their last 32 games at home (-18.66 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 37 games at home (-18.35 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 65 games (-18.24 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 56 games (-39.25 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 61 games (-24.85 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 63 games (-22.15 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 46 of their last 90 games (-19.85 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 76 games (-18.95 Units / -15% ROI)

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

The Phoenix Suns are 45-2 (.957) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams. The Miami Heat have averaged 43.1 rebounds per game (4,056 rebounds/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — ninth-lowest among NBA teams.

The Suns are 47-5 (.904) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .547

The Suns are 26-6 (.812) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Suns are 33-9 (.786) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

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

The New York Knicks are 7-30 (.189) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — sixth-worst among NBA teams. The Utah Jazz have averaged 46.1 rebounds per game (4,472 rebounds/97 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — fourth-highest among NBA teams.

The Knicks are 1-18 (.053) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .255

The Knicks are 6-41 (.128) when allowing 110 or more points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .296

The Knicks are 15-29 (.341) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .419

Injury Report: Knicks vs. SunsMonday‘s Game, Jan. 2

  • RJ Barrett (Knicks): Barrett is likely to miss “a week or so,” according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News.
  • Obi Toppin (Knicks): Toppin was re-evaluated recently and it’s likely he’ll need a “couple more re-evaluations,” according to Stefan Brody of the New York Daily News.
  • Jalen Brunson (Knicks): Brunson is questionable for Monday’s (Jan. 2) game against Phoenix.
  • Cameron Johnson (Suns): Johnson had surgery and should return in 1-2 months, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.
  • Devin Booker (Suns): The Suns announced that Booker has a left groin strain and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
  • Landry Shamet (Suns): Shamet is probable for Monday’s (Jan. 2) game against New York.
  • Cameron Payne (Suns): Payne is probable for Monday’s (Jan. 2) game against New York.

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.7 (162 assists/ 60 TOs) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Suns have averaged 5.0 turnovers per game (60 turnovers/12 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (2,193 assists/ 981 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (1,241 assists/ 577 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks are shooting 42% (1,698/4,008) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Knicks have averaged 50.9 points per game (8,498 points/167 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54.5

The Knicks are shooting 27% from three (55/206) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34%

The Knicks have averaged 1.18 points per shot (661 points/559 shots) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have averaged 30.2 defensive rebounds per game (363 rebounds/12 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Suns have averaged 8.5 steals per game (798 steals/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Suns have averaged 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (5,738 rebounds/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Suns have averaged 7.9 steals per game (1,315 steals/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (3,282 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Knicks have averaged 7.0 steals per game (1,163 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Knicks have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (449 rebounds/13 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Knicks have averaged 7.1 steals per game (589 steals/83 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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