New York @ Phoenix Picks & Props

In comparison to last season's 3.2 clip, Julius Randle's personal fouls per game have risen this season to 3.2. With respect to shooting, the New York Knicks's subpar 45.7% field goal rate measures as the 7th-lowest in the league this year. The New York Knicks have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA while on their home court this year. The New York Knicks are expected to see a decline in plays today from competing against the most lethargic pace road team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Suns). When playing on the road, the Phoenix Suns have given up the 4th-most offensive boards per game (12.0) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Suns have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games while playing away from home. The Knicks have played at the 2nd-most sluggish tempo in the NBA this year, which should reduce possessions for the Suns. Offensive rebounds save possession and create extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Suns rank 5thworst in in the NBA while on their home court with only 9.8 offensive rebounds per game this year.

In comparison to last year's 49.2% mark, Jusuf Nurkic's field goal efficiency has diminished this year to 43.4%. Jusuf Nurkic has tallied 3.6 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the most-whistled players in the NBA (99th percentile). This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting Cs have totaled 9.0 shot attempts per game (12th-lowest in the league) against the Knicks, labeling this as a challenging matchup. The Suns have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games while playing away from home. The Knicks have played at the 2nd-most sluggish tempo in the NBA this year, which should reduce possessions for the Suns.

The Suns have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games while playing away from home. The Knicks have played at the 2nd-most sluggish tempo in the NBA this year, which should reduce possessions for the Suns. Offensive rebounds save possession and create extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Suns rank 5thworst in in the NBA while on their home court with only 9.8 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 1.9 foul shots per game (12th-lowest in the league) against the New York Knicks, struggling to draw fouls.

Relative to last season's 20.0% rate, Isaiah Hartenstein's 3-point effectiveness has jumped this season to 50.0%. In contrast to last year's 0.0 rate, Isaiah Hartenstein's technical fouls have diminished this year to 0.0 per game. This matchup is a tough one for three-pointers; when the Phoenix Suns are away from home, their opposition has put up the 6th-lowest 3-point rate in the NBA this year (34.8%). Offensive rebounds save possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 14thbest in in the league while playing away from home with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game this year.

In comparison to last season's 10.4 clip, Devin Booker's shots from the field sunk have decreased this season to 9.1 per game. Devin Booker has committed 4.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 more than he's committed over the course of the year. The matchup against New York is a tough one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when the Knicks are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting PGs have tallied the 15th-least three attempts per game in the league this year (4.8). The Suns have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games while playing away from home. The Knicks have played at the 2nd-most sluggish tempo in the NBA this year, which should reduce possessions for the Suns.

With respect to shooting, the New York Knicks's subpar 45.7% field goal rate measures as the 7th-lowest in the league this year. The matchup against Phoenix is a difficult one for threes; when the Suns are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting PGs have totaled the 14th-least shots from downtown per game in the NBA this year (1.7). The New York Knicks have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA while on their home court this year. The New York Knicks are expected to see a decline in plays today from competing against the most lethargic pace road team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Suns). When playing on the road, the Phoenix Suns have given up the 4th-most offensive boards per game (12.0) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the NBA, Bradley Beal rates in the 87th percentile for shots drained, tallying a whopping 6.5 per game this year. Bradley Beal has made 45.8% of his three-point shots at home this year, putting him in the 85th percentile out of all players in the league. Out of all players in the league, Bradley Beal lands in the 81st percentile for playing time, logging an enormous 30.3 minutes per game at home this year. In terms of scoring, the Suns's excellent 116.9 points per game ranks 4th-most in the league over the last 13 games. The matchup vs. the Knicks is a favorable one for shots from the field; the other team's starting SFs have shot for the 28th-highest field goal rate in the NBA this year (52.6%).

Compared to last year's 1.9 mark, Donte DiVincenzo's 3-point shots converted have jumped this year to 2.5 per game. Offensive rebounds save possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 14thbest in in the league while playing away from home with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game this year. Compared to last season's 76.6% mark, Donte DiVincenzo's foul-shot performance has risen this season to 80.4%. This year when they are at home, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 3.2 foul shots per game (23rd-most in the league) vs. the Suns, succeeding in their efforts to get to the foul line.

Immanuel Quickley has attempted 5.1 shots from behind the three-point arc per game on the road this year, ranking him in the 77th percentile among all players in the NBA. This matchup is a tough one for three-pointers; when the Phoenix Suns are away from home, their opposition has put up the 6th-lowest 3-point rate in the NBA this year (34.8%). Offensive rebounds save possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 14thbest in in the league while playing away from home with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game this year. Immanuel Quickley has converted a whopping 3.3 foul shots per game this season, significantly higher than his 2.4 rate last season.

Jericho Sims has made 100.0% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games at home, 33.3% more than he's converted overall this season with the home court advantage. Out of all players in the league, Jericho Sims places in the 2nd percentile for personal fouls, averaging a lowly 0.6 fouls per game while at home this year. This year, opposing starting Cs have averaged 47.2% on 3-pointers (29th-best in the league) vs. the Suns, labeling this as a good matchup. Offensive rebounds save possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 14thbest in in the league while playing away from home with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game this year.

RJ Barrett has attempted 17.8 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 2.2 higher than he's attempted overall this year. Offensive rebounds save possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 14thbest in in the league while playing away from home with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game this year. Compared to last season's 1.4 rate, RJ Barrett's unsuccessful free throw attempts have decreased this season to 0.8 per game.

Josh Hart has gone over 7.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Jordan Goodwin has gone over 5.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.