The Phoenix Suns (15-3) take their 14-game win streak to Madison Square Garden for a meeting with the New York Knicks (10-8) Friday. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Suns vs. Knicks odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Suns are the hottest team in the league right now. Their most recent win was a 120-115 road victory Wednesday over the Cleveland Cavaliers where G Devin Booker scored 35. Booker is averaging 23.1 points per game this season.
The Knicks last played Tuesday when they defeated the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 106-100. They have alternated wins and losses in each of their last six games. C Julius Randle leads five players averaging double digits in scoring at 20.4 points per game and also adds 10.3 boards per contest.
Suns at Knicks odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Suns -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Knicks +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
- Against the spread (ATS): Suns -3.5 (-110) | Knicks +3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Suns at Knicks key injuries
Suns
- C Frank Kaminsky (knee) out
- F Dario Saric (knee) out
- F Abdel Nader (knee) questionable
Knicks
- F Taj Gibson (groin) questionable
- C Mitchell Robinson (concussion) questionable
- G Derrick Rose (ankle) questionable
Suns at Knicks odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Suns 108, Knicks 101
Money line
The Suns have been rolling. Six games of their 14-game win streak have come on the road and they’re 3-0 against Eastern Conference teams.
The Knicks are only 5-5 at home this season, although they have won three of their last four at Madison Square Garden.
However, the Suns are healthy and there is no reason to believe they can’t continue this streak.
Take the SUNS (-160).
Against the spread
The Suns are only 9-9 ATS on the year despite their 15-3 record and have covered the spread in only one of their last six games.
The Knicks is 8-10 ATS on the year and are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games. New York is 4-6 ATS at home this season.
Take the SUNS -3.5 (-110) against such a small spread.
Over/Under
The Suns’ last four games finished Over the projected total but the four prior to that stayed Under. They are 8-10 O/U on the year.
The Knicks are 6-12 O/U overall and their last eight games have stayed Under the projected total.
Take UNDER 216.5 (-112).
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