Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks Picks and Prediction for Saturday January 17 2026

By: Eddie Kline Updated 01/21/2026, 02:43 PM ET

Suns Preview

NBA TV will feature a Saturday night matchup between the Phoenix Suns and the New York Knicks from Madison Square Garden. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Suns (24-17) are two games below .500 on the road and trail Houston by a half-game for sixth place in the Western Conference standings. On Thursday, Phoenix managed just 15 points over the final 12 minutes of a 108-105 road loss against Detroit.

Phoenix G Grayson Allen connected on 7-for-20 from long distance and finished with a game-high 33 points. Steady G Collin Gillespie added 18 points (4-6 3 PT) and six assists. Dillon Brooks scored 16 points (4-16 FG) in a losing effort for the Suns, who were outrebounded by a 54-41 margin.

Knicks Preview

The New York Knicks have won 16 of their first 20 home games and trail Boston by a half-game for second place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Knicks (25-16) rank third in the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging a shade below 119 points per contest. On Thursday, New York allowed Golden State to shoot 54 percent from the field during a 126-113 road loss.

Miles McBride and OG Anunoby led five New York players in double figures with 25 points each on a combined 19-for-36 shooting effort. Mikal Bridges scored 21 points on 9-for-11 from the floor. Karl-Anthony Towns added 17 points and 20 rebounds for the Knicks, who finished a disappointing 1-3 on their west coast road trip.

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Suns vs Knicks Pick

New York G Jalen Brunson missed Thursday’s loss with an ankle injury and is listed as questionable for this game. The Suns have been playing really well since Christmas and the Knicks will be sluggish in their return home. Take Phoenix to win as a small road underdog. Final Score Prediction, Phoenix Suns win 116-111.

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