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Knicks vs Suns Wednesday Prediction | NBA Picks Today, Best Bets

John Canady

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The New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns will battle on Wednesday night. New York enters this matchup 8-6, while the Suns sit at 9-6. The Knicks head into this matchup riding a three-game winning streak, while Phoenix looks to snap a four-game losing skid. Expect a dogfight as both teams continue to search for their identity following offseason changes.

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Knicks vs Suns

Location: Footprint Center (Phoenix, Arizona) | Date: Wednesday, November 20
Where to Watch: ESPN | Time: 10:00 PM ET
Spread: Knicks -5, Moneyline: Knicks -215, Total: 224

Knicks vs Suns Best Bet: Knicks -5

The New York Knicks have been rolling over the last week, winning four of their previous five games. The Suns enter this matchup shorthanded, missing Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. Phoenix will have a hard time matching the talent level from New York. Despite the home crowd behind them, it may be too tall of a task for the Suns to knock off the Knicks without crucial rotation players on the floor.

Knicks vs Suns Best Total Bet: Over 224

The Knicks alone have proven to be one of the best offensive teams in the league, with the third-best offensive rating of 121.1. In their last five games, the lowest points scored from New York has been 111. Meanwhile, even without Durant, the Suns have shown the ability to put points up quickly. In what could be a high-scoring battle, a final score of 123-116 could be a realistic outcome.

Knicks Best Player Bet: Karl-Anthony Towns OVER 25.5 Points +100

Since joining the Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns has continued to show he’s one of the best big men in the league. With his ability to stretch the floor as arguably the best shooting big in the league, he’s also shown his ability to put the ball on the deck and make something out of nothing. Leading the Knicks in scoring averaging 26.2 points per game, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see KAT take advantage of the shorthanded front court of Phoenix, especially if Jusuf Nurkić cannot play.

Suns Best Player Bet: Devin Booker 30+ Points Scored +135

Devin Booker has been one of the top scoring options in the league since entering the league as a rookie. The Kentucky product has struggled to start the season, but he’s still shown how dominant he can be with multiple 30-point games and a couple of 40-point outings already this season. Against the Knicks, Phoenix will have to rely on their star guard to carry the scoring load if they hope to keep pace with an explosive Knicks offense. Booker exploding in front of the home fans wouldn’t come as a surprise by any means.