Knicks vs Suns Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 18, 2026, 12:33AM | Published: Jan 17, 2026, 2:01PM
The New York Knicks will face the Phoenix Suns in NBA action at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, starting at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges, the Knicks are aiming to beat a Suns line-up that includes Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks and Grayson Allen.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Knicks vs Suns game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's New York vs Phoenix NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Knicks a 54% chance of beating the Suns at Madison Square Garden.
Knicks vs Suns: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Madison Square Garden are listed below:
- Head to Head: Knicks $1.87, Suns $1.95
- Line: Knicks -1 ($1.91), Suns +1 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 224.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Knicks at $1.87 and the Suns at $1.95.
The Knicks are 1-point favourites against the Suns, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Suns (+1) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 224.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Knicks (-1) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 224.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Knicks vs Suns: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New York at $1.87 with Bet365
- Line: Knicks -1 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 224.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Knicks vs Suns best bets are based on world-class modelling and wagering expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Knicks vs Suns: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Knicks vs Suns at Madison Square Garden this Sunday is the Knicks winning 111-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the New York vs Phoenix game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Knicks vs Suns prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the New York vs Phoenix match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Knicks vs Suns: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Knicks and Suns at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to begin at 11:30am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns
- Date: Sunday 18 January 2026
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our New York vs Phoenix predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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