Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks (01-17-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The Suns, a 7.5-point away underdog with the Under (219.5) paying, lost to the Detroit Pistons 108-105 on Thursday. The Suns are 7-1 against the spread (ATS) and have won five of their previous eight games. Their season-long ATS record is 28-11-2.

The Knicks' four-game road journey ended with a 126-113 loss to the Golden State Warriors. As a 7.5-point underdog with the Over (228.5) hitting, New York was unable to cover. The Knicks have struggled; in their last nine games, they have only gone 2-7 and have failed to cover in every one of those defeats. Throughout the season, they are 21-20 ATS.

Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks - When and where to watch the game

The New York Knicks (25-16) and Phoenix Suns (24-17) will square off at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York, on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET. MSG will broadcast the entire match along with Fubo and Prime Videos, which will stream the match for online users.

Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks - Expected Starting Lineups

Phoenix Suns

PG Collin Gillespie
SG Devin Booker
SF Grayson Allen
PF Dillon Brooks
C Mark Williams

New York Knicks

PG Jalen Brunson
SG Josh Hart
SF Mikal Bridges
PF OG Anunoby
C Karl-Anthony Towns

Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks - Injury Report

Phoenix Suns

• Devin Booker- Day-to-day (Ankle)
• Jamaree Bouyea- Out (Concussion)
• Jalen Green- Out (Hamstring)

New York Knicks

• Josh Hart- Day-to-day (Right ankle soreness)
• Jalen Brunson- Day-to-day (Ankle)

Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks - Game Prediction

There is a lot on the line when the Phoenix Suns play the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. In order to improve their chances of advancing in the near future, both clubs, who are now in second place in their respective divisions, will want to secure a decisive victory. After losing to the Detroit Pistons 108-105, the Suns are now in seventh place in the Western Conference.

They were expecting to adjust as the underdogs on the road after winning three straight games before dropping their last two. After losing to the Golden State Warriors 126-113, the New York Knicks are now third in the Eastern Conference. In an attempt to maintain their momentum at home this season, they are seeking retribution against Phoenix after going 3-7 in their previous ten games.


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