Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks – 7:00 PM ET – Madison Square Garden (Arizona's Family 3TV)

Spread: Knicks -8
Over/Under: 229
Moneyline: Knicks -330, Suns +260

Game Preview:

Sunday night hoops at The Garden features a Knicks team climbing toward the top of the East and a Suns squad spiraling out of postseason contention. New York is still fighting to hold onto the No. 3 seed, while Phoenix has dropped five straight and finds itself two full games back from the final play-in spot in the West. To make matters worse, Kevin Durant (ankle) is out, leaving the Suns scrambling for answers in a must-win game.

Phoenix has been one of the league’s biggest letdowns this season, especially against the spread. The Suns are just 29-47-1 ATS and have failed to cover in six straight. With Durant sidelined, the pressure falls entirely on Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, but the duo hasn’t been able to carry the offense consistently. The Suns are allowing nearly 117 points per game and haven’t held a team under 112 during their 5-game losing streak. The bench lacks energy, and the overall effort has been lacking — a brutal combination on the road, where Phoenix is 0-19 in its last 19 as a road underdog.

The Knicks, meanwhile, are thriving despite a short bench. Jalen Brunson remains out, but Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges have stepped up in a big way. New York has won 6 of its last 8 and has covered 8 of its last 9 at home against sub-.500 Western Conference teams. They are one of the most efficient shooting teams in the NBA right now, converting 48.7% from the field. Even on the second leg of a back-to-back, the Knicks are simply outworking teams, and they haven’t lost a home game to a team with a losing record in their last 11 tries.

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Best Bet: Knicks -8

The Suns are trending down at the worst possible time and look completely disengaged — especially without KD. The Knicks are playing smarter, tougher, and more connected basketball. Even without Brunson, their defense and depth should be more than enough to cover this number. Phoenix hasn’t covered as a road dog against an Eastern Conference team in its last seven tries. This is one of the top NBA best bets today based on momentum, matchup trends, and the Suns' recent ATS failures.

Top Player Prop: Karl-Anthony Towns Over 24.5 Points

Towns has taken over the scoring load in Brunson’s absence and now faces a Suns defense that has struggled all year in the paint. Phoenix is giving up the 5th-most points to power forwards over the last 10 games, and KAT should feast with high volume usage. He’s cleared 25+ in four of his last six and draws a plus matchup here. Easily one of the best NBA player props today on a star who's rolling.

Suns vs Knicks Betting Trends:

Knicks are 11-0 SU in last 11 home games vs teams under .500
Suns are 0-19 SU as road underdogs
Knicks are 8-1 ATS in last 9 home games vs losing West teams
Suns are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 road games vs East opponents
Over is 6-0 in Knicks’ last six home games on second of a back-to-back

Suns vs Knicks FAQ

Who is favored in Suns vs Knicks tonight?
The New York Knicks are 8-point favorites over the Phoenix Suns.

What time is Suns vs Knicks on April 6, 2025?
Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM ET at Madison Square Garden.

What is the total points line for Suns vs Knicks?
The Over/Under is set at 229 points.

Is Kevin Durant playing tonight?
No. Durant is out with an ankle injury, which drastically impacts Phoenix’s offense and spread chances.

Who is out for the Knicks?
Jalen Brunson, Miles McBride, Mitchell Robinson, and Ariel Hukporti remain out for New York.

What are the best NBA player props for Suns vs Knicks?
Karl-Anthony Towns Over 24.5 points and Mikal Bridges Over 1.5 threes made are strong picks based on usage and matchup data.

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