<p>The New York Knicks would have been expected to have beaten the Phoenix Suns in their last meeting.</p> <p>Many would have backed them due to how well they have performed this season; they won the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/nba-news/nba-cup-format-rules">NBA Cup</a> and have been consistently towards the top of the Eastern Conference. It's only natural to think that they will beat whoever is in front of them.</p> <p>However, the Suns had a different idea in that game a few days ago. Still, it's not a huge surprise, as Phoenix have been good this year themselves.</p> <p>What will happen in this rematch of sorts? Ahead of the game that is scheduled to take place on Sunday, January 18, at 11:30 AEDT, we've previewed it and made our New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns betting predictions below…</p> <h2>New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns: Betting Preview</h2> <p>A good idea would be to review the most recent encounter between the two teams. As highlighted, the Suns won that one 112-107 in Phoenix.</p> <p>Devin Booker scored 31 points in that match to lead it, with Dillon Brooks adding 27. Jalen Brunson continued his strong season and <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-us/nba-player-awards">NBA MVP</a> candidacy with another strong performance, recording 27 points for the Knicks. Miles McBride had 17; another Knicks player who had been in the 20+ category could have been enough to win the game.</p> <p>The third quarter was when it began to get away from the Knicks. They were outscored by six points in that period, leading the game into the fourth at 94-86 in the Suns' favour. In that game, they stopped a run of three consecutive defeats to the Knicks.</p> <p>The last five matches ended in the following way:</p> <ul> <li>Jan 2026: Suns 112-107 Knicks</li> <li>Apr 2025: Knicks 112-98 Suns</li> <li>Nov 2024: Suns 122-138 Knicks</li> <li>Dec 2023: Suns 122-139 Knicks</li> <li>Nov 2023: Knicks 113-116 Suns</li> </ul> <h2>New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns: Betting Predictions</h2> <p>When looking more closely at games played at Madison Square Garden, the Suns have a positive record. They have won six of the last nine games played in New York.</p> <p>However, when making our New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns betting prediction, we think it's worth acknowledging what happened the last time these two were at this venue. The Knicks won with a dominant scoreline, and we think this will happen again.</p> <p>Booker scored 40 points in that game, so we're still backing him in the player props. Booker to have 30+ points offers value. OG Anunoby had 32 points, and with 15 against the Suns in Phoenix, we predict he'll land 20+ in this one.</p> <p>What about Brunson? He looks good value to have 25+ points once again, as he consistently exceeds this number in January. For more insights on upcoming matchups, check out our <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/tips">NBA tips and predictions</a>.</p> <h2>Keep Reading</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-the-nba">Everything you need to know before betting on the NBA</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-us/nba">Check out the latest NBA betting odds</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/nba-news/how-to-stream-the-nba">How to catch NBA games from Australia without missing a tip-off</a></li> </ul>