NBA Prop Bets: New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns (January 17, 2026)
The Phoenix Suns (24-17) face the New York Knicks (26-16) at Madison Square Garden. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Saturday's matchup. The Knicks opened as 3.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 1.5, leaving the Knicks at -115 and Suns at -105. The total points line is set at 224.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 113-112 New York.
- The Suns (-112) have a 28-12-1 ATS record this season, while the Knicks (-108) hold a record of 21-20-1.
- The Suns have a 17-24-0 O/U record this season (meaning 17 games have gone over the total points line and 24 have gone under). The Knicks have a 24-18-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Suns are averaging 114.6 points per game this season (22nd in the league). Comparatively, the Knicks are averaging +4.3 more at 118.9 points (7th).
- Defensively, the Suns are giving up only 112.0 points per game this season (5th in the league), while the Knicks are giving up an average of 115.1 points (13th).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Suns currently rank 20th for pace this season, recording 98.8 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Knicks sit 22nd on that scale with 98.4 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 44.3% of the Suns' field goal attempts come from three point range (7th in the league), leaving 55.7% from two. Meanwhile, the Knicks' opponents are taking 44.9% of their attempts from three (25th) and 55.1% from two.
- Comparatively, New York takes 43.8% of shots from three (8th), leaving 56.2% from two, while Phoenix's opponents are attempting 40.8% from three (5th) and 59.2% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Suns are shooting 36.2% from deep in 2025/26 (12th in the NBA), compared to the Knicks who are making 37.8% of their attempts (3rd).
- On the opposite end, Phoenix is holding opponents to 34.7% of their three-point attempts (8th), while New York's opponents are doing things easier, hitting 37.4% of their shots (27th).
Ball Protection
- The Suns are committing 15.4 turnovers per game this season, ranking 21st in the league, while the Knicks are forcing 13.9 turnovers (20th).
- Flipping that script, Phoenix is forcing 17.0 turnovers (3rd), while New York is committing 13.6 (4th).
Crashing the Boards
- Phoenix is pulling down 43.5 rebounds per game this season (19th in the league), including 13.0 offensive boards (5th). Conversely, New York's opponents are averaging 41.9 rebounds (6th), 10.3 of which have come on the offensive end (2nd).
- Meanwhile, the Knicks are averaging 45.8 rebounds (5th) and 13.5 offensive rebounds (4th), while the Suns are allowing 43.4 and 12.0, ranking 13th and 25th.
First Quarter Winner
Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 22-17-2 | 11-8-0 | 11-9-2 | 12-5-0 | 10-12-2 | 6-4-0 |
| New York | 15-25-2 | 9-11-1 | 6-14-1 | 12-22-2 | 3-3-0 | 2-7-1 |
First Half Winner
Phoenix is -105 to win the first half and New York is -115. Here are their first half records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 24-16-1 | 11-7-1 | 13-9-0 | 13-3-1 | 11-13-0 | 7-3-0 |
| New York | 23-19-0 | 13-8-0 | 10-11-0 | 20-16-0 | 3-3-0 | 2-8-0 |
HT/FT
Phoenix is +135 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, New York is +125.
- The Suns have completed the HT/FT double in 46.3% of games this season, while the Knicks have completed the HT/FT double in 45.2% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Saturday's matchup is +1200 to go to overtime.
- The Knicks have not played in a game that went to overtime this season. Comparatively, the Suns have appeared in one such contest.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in 16 of Phoenix's 41 games this season. Meanwhile, 23 of New York's 41 games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Phoenix recorded a 112-107 victory over New York at Mortgage Matchup Center when these teams last met on January 9. That result snapped the Knicks' three-game winning streak against the Suns. Devin Booker was influential on that day, recording 31 points and eight assists.
