Knicks vs Suns NBA Cup Prediction: The New York Knicks are set to face the Phoenix Suns in an important NBA Cup encounter on Wednesday (November 20) at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
The Knicks are fresh off a dominant 134-106 win over the Washington Wizards, extending their win streak to three games. Meanwhile, the Suns are struggling, having dropped four straight, including a 109-99 defeat to the Orlando Magic.

Spread: Knicks -5.5
Over/Under: 221 points
Moneyline: Knicks -254, Suns +210
Devin Booker Under 29.5: -233
via BetMGM
The Knicks have been firing on all cylinders recently, with standout performances from Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson. Towns, who has recorded four consecutive double-doubles, is playing at an elite level, averaging 26.2 points and 12.4 rebounds per game. He's been the cornerstone of New York's offense, and his dominance in the paint will be crucial against a Suns team missing both Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal.
Brunson, the Knicks' floor general, has been equally impressive. He's averaging 24.4 points and 7.1 assists per game and has proven to be clutch in recent wins. He posted a double-double (26 points, 11 assists) against the Wizards, and with Phoenix's defense likely focused on Towns, Brunson could exploit the Suns' weaknesses.
New York's solid defense has also contributed to their recent success. The Knicks have been limiting opponents' scoring, and with the Suns struggling offensively due to injuries, they'll likely have difficulty keeping up with New York's balanced attack.
Despite the Suns' struggles, they remain a competitive team at home, boasting a 5-2 record at Footprint Center this season. Devin Booker, one of the NBA's premier scorers, will be Phoenix's biggest weapon.
Additionally, point guard Tyus Jones has stepped up in recent games, contributing both as a scorer and a playmaker. Jones posted a double-double (13 points, 11 assists) in a close loss to Minnesota and followed that up with 18 points and eight assists in a loss to Orlando.
With Durant and Beal sidelined, and the Suns struggling with depth, the Knicks should have the edge in this matchup. New York's balanced offensive attack, led by Towns and Brunson, should be enough to overcome Phoenix's injury woes.
Phoenix's home-court advantage should also play a factor. They've had success at Footprint Center this season, and while the Suns are underdogs, the combination of Booker and Jones could help them keep the game closer than the spread suggests. But despite that, Knicks are likely to get a comfortable victory.
Score Prediction: Knicks 112 - 101 Suns