These teams have played about even statistically, so I think getting the Phoenix Suns on the plus side of the moneyline here shows some value. The biggest difference is the Suns are 22-15 and would be headed to the play-in round if the season ended today, while the Knicks are 24-13 and in 2nd place in the East. The Knicks have not been playing well, going 1-4 in their last 5 games, with the only win coming against the 13-23 LA Clippers. Phoenix has been playing its best basketball of the season, winning seven of its last nine coming into this one. I like Phoenix on the moneyline.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on January 09, 2026 at 11:47AM ET.
NBA
New York at Phoenix
January 9, 2026
9:00 PM Eastern
1 unit on Phoenix +102 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 2.02)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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