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Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks Prediction & Stats

Date: Fri 01 Jan 2027
Tip-off: 02:00
Scheduled
Position#18
Record5-6
FormWWLWW
Points / game111.7
Allowed / game116.1
vs
Form · last 5 games
5.1/10
Around normal
4.8/10
Around normal
Position#16
Record6-6
FormWWWLL
Points / game109.8
Allowed / game103.7
USANBA· Mortgage Matchup Center
NBA2026-27
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v New York Knicks
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04 Mar 2022
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03 Jan 2020
PHX120
NYK112
06 Mar 2019
PHX107
NYK96
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15 Mar 2015
PHX102
NYK89
28 Mar 2014
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NYK88
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns win
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Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
New York Knicks win
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Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Pythia's probabilities appear here once today's forecast has run (it covers the NBA and Europe's top competitions).

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Phoenix SunsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSuns
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
131-122
131
122
+9
133avg 100
H25/10
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#12
L
114-125
114
125
-11
102avg 100
A27/10
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#10
L
120-127
120
127
-7
117avg 100
H31/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
113-116
113
116
-3
104avg 100
A03/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
119-132
119
132
-13
105avg 100
H05/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
117-104
117
104
+13
110avg 100
H06/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
W
102-99
102
99
+3
100avg 100
H08/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#1
L
96-122
96
122
-26
76avg 100
H10/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#25
W
133-110
133
110
+23
131avg 100
H11/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
101-96
101
96
+5
82avg 100
H13/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-25
35-29
45-38
29-30
27-33
26-34
32-32
29-26
37-32
30-39
26-32
27-24
31-19
26-32
36-42
20-23
34-29
25-43
26-32
34-28
33-26
30-25
33-22
21-31
35-23
12-24
29-28
26-24
25-31
21-30
22-32
28-29
29-18
35-29
35-25
34-38
28-22
27-28
17-26
29-20
229.9Avg total
114.6Scored
115.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (11)111.7116.1227.8-4.445%
Season at home (8)114.9114.0228.9+0.962%
Season away (3)103.3121.7225.0-18.30%
Last 10 (10)114.6115.3229.9-0.750%
Last 5 (5)109.8106.2216.0+3.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (14)109.6118.7228.4-9.121%
vs Similar (10)111.0110.9221.9+0.140%
vs Weaker (6)117.2105.8223.0+11.383%
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New York KnicksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKnicks
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#20
L
102-111
102
111
-9
90avg 107
H25/10
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#9
W
111-97
111
97
+14
107avg 107
H28/10
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
133-127
133
127
+6
124avg 107
A29/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#4
L
93-98
93
98
-5
84avg 107
A30/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#26
W
103-90
103
90
+13
99avg 107
H03/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
135-105
135
105
+30
136avg 107
H05/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#17
W
109-97
109
97
+12
101avg 107
A08/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#30
W
117-85
117
85
+32
116avg 107
H11/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#17
L
107-115
107
115
-8
105avg 107
H12/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#21
L
104-106
104
106
-2
96avg 107
A14/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-21
24-27
23-23
27-40
25-38
26-12
37-13
23-34
34-33
22-29
34-34
43-31
21-29
23-24
24-24
25-21
27-21
24-23
24-35
28-11
43-21
41-31
29-27
22-26
26-27
37-26
25-17
21-27
26-21
32-13
27-38
32-13
23-33
30-26
23-23
31-33
27-26
22-32
35-27
20-21
214.5Avg total
111.4Scored
103.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (12)109.8103.7213.4+6.150%
Season at home (7)110.7101.3212.0+9.457%
Season away (5)108.4107.0215.4+1.440%
Last 10 (10)111.4103.1214.5+8.360%
Last 5 (5)114.4101.6216.0+12.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)103.0107.0210.0-4.00%
vs Similar (8)103.2101.4204.6+1.962%
vs Weaker ◀ (21)117.9102.0219.9+15.976%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +4.3+4.3Q1: +1.0+1.0Q2Q2: -4.6-4.6Q2: +3.8+3.8Q3Q3: -0.8-0.8Q3: +2.0+2.0Q4Q4: +0.4+0.4Q4: +1.5+1.5
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +4.3+4.3Q1: +1.0+1.0Q2Q2: -4.6-4.6Q2: +3.8+3.8Q3Q3: -0.8-0.8Q3: +2.0+2.0Q4Q4: +0.4+0.4Q4: +1.5+1.5
Phoenix SunsNew York Knicks
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
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Phoenix SunsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
57-54
57
54
+3
H25/10
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#12
L
53-67
53
67
-14
A27/10
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#10
L
67-71
67
71
-4
H31/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
57-51
57
51
+6
A03/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
59-72
59
72
-13
H05/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
63-51
63
51
+12
H06/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
D
47-47
47
47
+0
H08/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#1
L
46-61
46
61
-15
H10/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#25
W
64-47
64
47
+17
H11/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
55-50
55
50
+5
H13/11
NBA
113.9Avg total
56.8Scored
57.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.658.6116.2-1.047%-
Last 30 at home (18)58.756.9115.6+1.850%-
Last 30 away (12)55.961.2117.1-5.242%-
Last 10 (10)56.857.1113.9-0.350%-
Last 5 (5)55.051.2106.2+3.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (14)55.461.9117.2-6.529%-
vs Similar (10)58.357.0115.3+1.350%-
vs Weaker (6)61.553.7115.2+7.883%-
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New York KnicksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#20
W
52-48
52
48
+4
H25/10
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#9
W
51-50
51
50
+1
H28/10
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
L
56-62
56
62
-6
A29/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#4
L
44-53
44
53
-9
A30/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#26
W
51-44
51
44
+7
H03/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
84-52
84
52
+32
H05/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#17
W
63-53
63
53
+10
A08/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#30
W
58-34
58
34
+24
H11/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#17
L
53-59
53
59
-6
H12/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#21
L
49-58
49
58
-9
A14/11
NBA
107.4Avg total
56.1Scored
51.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.052.0110.1+6.063%-
Last 30 at home (15)58.652.4111.0+6.273%-
Last 30 away (15)57.551.7109.1+5.853%-
Last 10 (10)56.151.3107.4+4.860%-
Last 5 (5)61.451.2112.6+10.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)49.050.099.0-1.00%-
vs Similar (8)50.954.9105.8-4.050%-
vs Weaker ◀ (21)61.251.0112.2+10.171%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 109.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.6 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.9 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.3 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.3 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers47.026.3
56.0%
54.0%52.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.714.3
36.0%
35.1%42.9
🏀 Free throws18.014.3
79.4%
77.3%14.3
They take 86.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 39.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 46% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
New York Knickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

New York Knicks: 106.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀43%
🏀🏀🏀40%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.6 pts a game · 43% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.9 pts a game · 40% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.3 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.3 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.822.8
46.7%
54.0%45.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.114.3
36.6%
35.1%42.9
🏀 Free throws24.018.3
76.2%
77.3%18.3
They take 87.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 39.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 01 Jan 2027 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
WWLWWLLLLW
New York Knicks
LLWWWWLWWL
#18
League position
#16
-3.5
Net rating
+1.3
110.0
Offensive rating
108.1
113.5
Defensive rating
106.8
55.1%
Effective FG%
50.3%
54.2%
Opp. effective FG%
50.9%
13.9%
Turnover %
13.8%
29.2%
Off. rebound %
28.2%
0.21
Free-throw rate
0.27
36.0%
3-point %
36.6%
62.8%
Assist %
65.0%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence110.0 · 108.1Defence113.5 · 106.8Shooting55.1% · 50.3%3-point %36.0% · 36.6%Ball care13.9% · 13.8%Off. rebounds29.2% · 28.2%Free throws0.21 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)50% · 60%
■ Phoenix Suns   ■ New York Knicks
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
6
Phoenix Suns wins
4
New York Knicks wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
13/11/26HCharlotte Hornets101-96
11/11/26HLos Angeles Clippers133-110
10/11/26HSan Antonio Spurs96-122
08/11/26HHouston Rockets102-99
06/11/26HOrlando Magic117-104
05/11/26HPortland Trail Blazers119-132
03/11/26AGolden State Warriors113-116
31/10/26HDenver Nuggets120-127
27/10/26AOklahoma City Thunder114-125
25/10/26HGolden State Warriors131-122
DateH/AOpponentScore
14/11/26AIndiana Pacers104-106
12/11/26HCleveland Cavaliers107-115
11/11/26HMilwaukee Bucks117-85
08/11/26ACleveland Cavaliers109-97
05/11/26HChicago Bulls135-105
03/11/26HBrooklyn Nets103-90
30/10/26APhiladelphia 76ers93-98
29/10/26AChicago Bulls133-127
28/10/26HDetroit Pistons111-97
25/10/26HOrlando Magic102-111

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW45%
HomeWWLWW62%
AwayLLL0%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1183
Win %45%62%0%
Points / game111.7114.9103.3
Allowed / game116.1114.0121.7
Point differential-4.4+0.9-18.3
Avg total227.8228.9225.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%25%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (3)100% (2)0% (1)
Overtime %0%0%0%
New York Knicks
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLL50%
HomeWWWWL57%
AwayLWLWL40%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1275
Win %50%57%40%
Points / game109.8110.7108.4
Allowed / game103.7101.3107.0
Point differential+6.1+9.4+1.4
Avg total213.4212.0215.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+42%57%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (3)-0% (3)
Overtime %0%0%0%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 San Antonio Spurs1311285%119.5106.2+13.2
2 Los Angeles Lakers1311285%122.2114.2+7.9
3 Boston Celtics1210283%114.2103.1+11.2
4 Philadelphia 76ers1411379%112.6110.4+2.1
5 Houston Rockets1310377%116.2107.4+8.8
6 Portland Trail Blazers129375%119.6111.8+7.8
7 Minnesota Timberwolves139469%118.3106.8+11.5
8 Memphis Grizzlies139469%120.6111.7+8.9
9 Detroit Pistons128467%115.7110.2+5.4
10 Denver Nuggets117464%114.6112.8+1.8
11 Golden State Warriors138562%116.7112.4+4.3
12 Oklahoma City Thunder138562%111.2107.4+3.8
13 Atlanta Hawks137654%118.2116.8+1.3
14 Dallas Mavericks137654%113.5113.3+0.2
15 Miami Heat137654%118.7119.8-1.2
16 New York Knicks126650%109.8103.7+6.1
17 Cleveland Cavaliers147750%117.5115.9+1.6
18 Phoenix Suns115645%111.7116.1-4.4
19 Toronto Raptors125742%114.2112.8+1.4
20 Orlando Magic125742%108.3112.8-4.4
21 Indiana Pacers145936%112.1114.5-2.4
22 Charlotte Hornets124833%98.6109.6-11.0
23 Washington Wizards134931%110.0115.8-5.8
24 New Orleans Pelicans1441029%115.9124.9-9.1
25 Los Angeles Clippers113827%112.3117.5-5.3
26 Brooklyn Nets123925%110.2116.4-6.2
27 Chicago Bulls123925%114.6125.9-11.3
28 Sacramento Kings121118%108.2120.9-12.8
29 Utah Jazz131128%107.5118.6-11.2
30 Milwaukee Bucks131128%106.2120.2-14.1
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.
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