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Knicks vs Suns Prediction, Odds & Game Preview 4/6/2025

New York Knicks vs. Phoenix Suns prediction: who will win?

For tonight's New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns matchup, our predictive model gives the Knicks a 77.5% chance of defeating the Suns.

New York Knicks: 77.5% win probability

Strong home court advantage with a 49-28 record (63.6% win rate)
Excellent recent form (WLWWW) showing momentum heading into this matchup
Superior defensive efficiency (allowing 8613 points in 77 games, compared to Phoenix's 8986 in 77 games)

Phoenix Suns: 22.5% win probability

Poor recent form (LLLLL) indicating a significant slump
Struggling on the road with only 35 wins to 42 losses this season
Defensive vulnerabilities (allowing 8986 points in 77 games, ranking them in the bottom half of Western Conference teams)

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New York Knicks vs. Phoenix Suns odds

Here are the current odds for the NBA matchup between the Phoenix Suns and the home team New York Knicks on Sunday, April 06.

	New York Knicks	Phoenix Suns
Moneyline	-340 (via DraftKings Sportsbook)	+275 (via FanDuel Sportsbook)

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New York Knicks vs. Phoenix Suns preview

The struggling Phoenix Suns drag their five-game losing streak to Madison Square Garden tonight, where they'll face a Knicks squad firmly positioned as the Eastern Conference's third seed with playoffs looming.

Devin Booker's been on a tear despite his team's woes, dropping 37 against Boston and 39 versus Milwaukee in recent losses, but Phoenix continues to crumble defensively – allowing opponents to shoot a blistering 47.1% from the field this season.

Kevin Durant's ankle injury has crippled the Suns' playoff hopes as they've fallen two games back from the final play-in spot, with team management possibly eyeing lottery balls rather than rushing their superstar back.

The Knicks, having gone 6-4 in their last ten outings, are looking to fine-tune their approach before hosting a first-round playoff series, with Karl-Anthony Towns emerging as their inside force – he posted 25 points and 13 rebounds in their recent loss to Cleveland.

New York's offensive firepower (ranked 9th in scoring) should feast against Phoenix's porous defense (23rd in points allowed), creating mismatches throughout the lineup.

The game presents a stark contrast in motivation: a Knicks team sharpening their tools for a playoff run versus a Suns squad that appears to have mentally checked out for the season.

Madison Square Garden fans should witness a compelling battle between two of the league's premier scorers in Booker and Towns, even if the teams are heading in opposite directions.

Don't be shocked if this turns into a high-scoring affair – Phoenix has gone over the total in four of their last five games, and their defensive surrender feels like a trend that'll continue against the playoff-hungry Knicks.

Key stats

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Knicks rank 3rd in Eastern Conference with 49 wins while Suns sit 11th in Western Conference with just 35 wins
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NY Knicks show strong recent form with a WLWWW record compared to Phoenix's five straight losses (LLLLL)
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Knicks have a positive scoring differential (+331) while Suns have a negative differential (-189)
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New York's home court advantage could be significant as they've won 63.6% of their games compared to Phoenix's 45.5% win percentage