The Knicks will play the Suns on Friday, January 9th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The New York Knicks and the Phoenix Suns will tip-off on Friday, January 9th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New York Knicks come to this game with a 95.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Phoenix Suns, is currently 93.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away New York Knicks - The New York Knicks currently have a 7-9 away team record. They now rank 8th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Phoenix Suns - The Phoenix Suns come to the floor sporting a 12-5 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 5th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New York Knicks currently rank 4th (119.7) for average points scored per game. The Phoenix Suns stand 19th, averaging 114.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 115.0 points against the New York Knicks, ranking them 19th in the league. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns currently rank 25th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 112.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New York Knicks currently have a 5-3 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the Phoenix Suns, come to the game with a 8-4 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New York Knicks have a 24-13 overall record, while the Phoenix Suns have a 22-15 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The New York Knicks sail into Phoenix... to plunder a victory from the Suns on January 9th, 2026... The Suns' venue is sure to be ablaze with excitement and energy... The Knicks stand tall with a 24-13 overall record, while the Suns boast a 22-15 record... Knicks hold a 5-3 division record vs the Suns' 8-4... Knicks average 119.7 points per game, Suns average 114.8... Be sure to review each team's performance stats... Our preferred sportsbooks offer the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines... We have a great sampling of prop bets below... Hoist the colors!
Best Knicks at Suns Odds
| Underdog Phoenix Suns | Favorite New York Knicks |
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| Underdog Phoenix Suns | Favorite New York Knicks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New York Knicks are -1.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Phoenix Suns are +1.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 228.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 228.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The New York Knicks are the -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Phoenix Suns are the -105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Knicks
Suns
1/09/26 9:10pm EST | -1.5 -105+1.5 -115 |
Underdog Phoenix Suns - Phoenix Suns bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +1.5 Phoenix Suns underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -1.5 New York Knicks favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
New York Knicks at Phoenix Suns Prop Bets
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Knicks
Suns
Game to Overtime
1/09/26 9:10pm EST | Yes +1300No -5000Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
NYK at PHX 1/09/26 9:10pm EST | 114.5 o -110114.5 u -115Bet |
Suns
Team Total Points
NYK at PHX 1/09/26 9:10pm EST | 113.5 o -120113.5 u -105Bet |
Collin Gillespie
Points Scored
NYK at PHX 1/09/26 9:10pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
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Devin Booker
Points Scored
NYK at PHX 1/09/26 9:10pm EST | 26.5 o -10526.5 u -125Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
NYK at PHX 1/09/26 9:10pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -130Bet |
Grayson Allen
Points Scored
NYK at PHX 1/09/26 9:10pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -125Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points Scored
NYK at PHX 1/09/26 9:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11828.5 u -110Bet |
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Jordan Clarkson
Points Scored
NYK at PHX 1/09/26 9:10pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -130Bet |
Jordan Goodwin
Points Scored
NYK at PHX 1/09/26 9:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1058.5 u -125Bet |
Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
NYK at PHX 1/09/26 9:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -125Bet |
Mark Williams
Points Scored
NYK at PHX 1/09/26 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o -13010.5 u -105Bet |
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Mikal Bridges
Points Scored
NYK at PHX 1/09/26 9:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
Miles McBride
Points Scored
NYK at PHX 1/09/26 9:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
Mitchell Robinson
Points Scored
NYK at PHX 1/09/26 9:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1104.5 u -118Bet |
OG Anunoby
Points Scored
NYK at PHX 1/09/26 9:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11814.5 u -115Bet |
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Oso Ighodaro
Points Scored
NYK at PHX 1/09/26 9:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1055.5 u -130Bet |
Royce O Neale
Points Scored
NYK at PHX 1/09/26 9:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1558.5 u +115Bet |
Ryan Dunn
Points Scored
NYK at PHX 1/09/26 9:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1255.5 u -105Bet |
Tyler Kolek
Points Scored
NYK at PHX 1/09/26 9:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
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Devin Booker
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at PHX 1/09/26 9:10pm EST | 37.5 u -14037.5 o +105Bet |
Grayson Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at PHX 1/09/26 9:10pm EST | 16.5 u -11016.5 o -120Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at PHX 1/09/26 9:10pm EST | 38.5 u -12538.5 o -105Bet |
Royce O Neale
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at PHX 1/09/26 9:10pm EST | 16.5 o -13016.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| New York Knicks | 34 | 19 | 0.642 | +6.5 | 21-6 | 12-13 | 9-3 | 23-12 | 117.3 | 111.8 | +5.5 | W1 | 9-1 |
| Phoenix Suns | 31 | 22 | 0.585 | +9.5 | 17-9 | 14-13 | 8-6 | 21-15 | 113.6 | 111.4 | +2.2 | L2 | 5-5 |
New York Knicks & Phoenix Suns Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
New York Knicks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +1400 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Suns | +15000 Bet |
New York Knicks & Phoenix Suns Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, January 9th, 2026 at 9:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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