New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns Predictions, Picks and Odds for Saturday, January 17

The New York Knicks will welcome the Phoenix Suns in an anticipated cross-conference clash on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. The hosts, seeded third in the East with a 25-16 win-loss record, are coming off a two-game losing streak. Similarly, the Phoenix Suns, who have occupied the seventh spot in the West, are riding off two straight losses.

The Knicks are around 3.5 point favorites to win with moneyline at New York -154 and total at 223.5 points. These NBA odds tonight suggest that the hosts are favorites to end their losing streak on Saturday. We have got our Best Bet, a same-game parlay and some-game parlays for tonight’s game.

Here’s how we are betting Knicks vs Suns on Saturday.

Best Bet for New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns

Best Bet: Knicks -3.5 (-108)

Book: Best Price at FanDuel

The New York Knicks maintain the fourth-best offensive rating in the league, but are seeded in the middle of the standings when it comes to defensive rating. They score 118.9 points on an average, and let their rivals score 115.1 points per game. The Suns, on the other hand, restrict their opponents at 112.0 points per game, and maintain a defensive rating of 112.2.

This shows that the Suns have an upper hand in terms of defense, the Knicks have an elite offense and home-court advantage.

The spread at Knicks -3.5 fits the hosts perfectly considering their offensive edge and familiarity with the court. They cover well in these spots.

Hence, keeping their offensive rating and home court advantage, we are laying New York Knicks -3.5 as our Best Bet and expect the hosts to cover the number tonight.

Same-Game Parlay Picks for Knicks vs Suns

3-Leg SGP (Safer)

New York Knicks -3.5 (alternate spread)
Jalen Brunson Over 26.5 points
Karl-Anthony Towns Over 21.5 points

Combined spread: +562

We have built this same-game parlay around the Knicks to make the most of their homecourt and offensive edge to record a win over the Suns. Jalen Brunson is the leading Knicks scorer, who would once again be expected to score big, if available. Karl-Anthony Towns is another reliable scorer, who comes up with impactful performances.

These legs correlate, considering if the Knicks maintain their dominance at MSG right from the beginning, their stars will get volume. Brunson and Towns will step ahead to take offensive responsibility for their team. Hence, this is our safer SGP option.

New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns Odds and Top Player Props

Given below are the latest odds for Knicks vs Suns from top sportsbooks. Shop around for the best NBA odds before locking in your bets.

Team	Spread	Moneyline	Total
Phoenix Suns	+3.5 (-112)	+130	O 224.5 (-110)
New York Knicks	-3.5 (-108)	-154	U 224.5 (-110)

Odds updated: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:41 am ET. Lines may move throughout the day.

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Top Player Props for New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns

Given how prop-heavy NBA betting is, we are also eyeing these player props for Knicks vs Suns on Saturday.

Devin Booker Over 23.5 points (-128)
Dillon Brooks Over 20.5 points (+102)
Mark Williams Over 8.5 rebounds (+118)

These picks fit well into usage and volume. Devin Booker is the leading Suns’ scorer, who drops over 25 points per game. Dillon Brooks is another reliable scorer, who is averaging around 21 points per game. We can expect them to take advantage of the Knicks’ weak defense and score efficiently for the Suns. Mark Williams dominates the board in the paint.

Trends to Know for Knicks vs Suns

Here are some betting trends to keep in mind for New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns.

The Phoenix Suns are 14-7-1 on road this NBA season.
The New York Knicks are 16-4-0 ATS at home.
Over has hit the Knicks in 24 of their 42 games this far.

Latest Injuries and NBA Injury Report for New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns

Before betting this game, it’s important to check the NBA injury report, as late scratches and minutes limits can swing spreads and totals in a hurry.

Team	Player	Injury	Status
New York Knicks	Jalen Brunson	Ankle	Questionable
Phoenix Suns	Jalen Green	Hamstring	Out
Phoenix Suns	Jamaree Bouyea	Concussion	Out
Phoenix Suns	Devin Booker	Ankle	Questionable

In the NBA, late injury news and minutes restrictions have a huge impact on spreads and totals, so re-check the injury report and final inactives about an hour before tip-off.

What time is the New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns tonight?

The New York Knicks-Phoenix Suns face-off will tip-off at 7:30 pm ET.

Where will New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns be played?

The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.

Where can I watch New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns on TV and live stream?

You can watch New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns on MSG, AZFamily, Suns+, and NBA TV. The live stream will be available on NBA League Pass and Fubo.

Detail	Information
Date	Saturday, January 17, 2026
Time	7:30 pm ET
Venue	Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
TV and Live Stream	MSG, AZFamily, Suns+, and NBA TV / NBA League Pass, Fubo