New York Knicks vs. Phoenix Suns Betting Preview & Pick 12/15/23

New York Knicks (13-10 SU, 13-10 ATS) vs. Phoenix Suns (13-11 SU, 10-14 ATS)

When: Friday, December 15th, 10:00 PM (ET)

Where: Footprint Center, AZ, Phoenix

TV: ESPN

Point Spread: NY +5/Pho -5 (Double your bankroll with a 100% bonus!)

Total: 230.5

Money Line: Knickerbockers +168/City of the Sun -201

Notable Injuries

Knicks

• Mitchell Robinson (Out) Ankle

Suns

• Eric Gordon (Questionable) Calf
• Damion Lee (Out) Knee
• Grayson Allen (Questionable) Groin
• Josh Okogie (Out) Hip

Recent Form

In their last three games, the Knicks have gone 1-2 and are 13-10 overall. In non-conference games, the Knicks are 2-4 compared to an 11-6 record against Eastern Conference teams.

Coming into today’s game against the Knicks, the Suns are looking to build on their above .500 record of 13-11. When it comes to Western Conference matchups, the Suns are 10-8 and are 3-3 in games against non-conference opponents.

The Historicals

The Suns have had the better record vs the spread over the last five games, going 3-2. The team’s average scoring margin in these contests sits at 5 points per game. The over-under record in these same games is 3-2, with the teams combining for an average of 213 points per game.

Analysis

The Knicks’ offense finished with 113 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 113.1 points per contest. Jalen Brunson is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 24.6 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Julius Randle brings a PPG average of 22.4 into the game.

In the current season, the Knicks’ defense has excelled, sitting 6th in the NBA by allowing 110.0 points per game.

When it comes to forced turnovers, the Knicks are forcing 12.3 per game, which is 5th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 30th in blocked shots at 3 per game.

In their recent matchup, the Suns’ offense ended with 112 points against the Nets. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 47.6% and made nine threes. Offensively, the Suns hold a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, placing them 15th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 4th in terms of percentage and 17th in three-pointers made.

On defense, Suns is currently around the league average in points allowed, giving up an average of 113.2 points per game.

Opponents are hitting 52.4% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 34.8% of their three-point attempts.

Betting Trends

• Through their last three road games, New York has an ATS record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 119 points per game.
• In their last three games at home, the Suns have a straight-up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 108 points per game in these contests.
• Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Knicks have a straight-up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
• Looking back on the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Suns have a straight-up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 0-3.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

Even though the Suns finally had Durant, Booker, and Beal on Wednesday vs. the Nets, they still lost 116-112. Coming into today’s game, they are favored by 5, and I see this as yet another opportunity to bet against them. The way I’m playing this one is to take the Knicks at +5 on the road. Bet your NBA predictions and Week 15 NFL wagers for FREE by scoring a 50% bonus using a credit card OR a 75% up to $750 bonus using crypto at Bovada Sportsbook! The best bookie on the web for NUMEROUS reasons!