The Phoenix Suns host the floundering New York Knicks on Friday night in an NBA cross-conference matchup at the Footprint Center. The Suns (50-12) have the best record in the Western Conference, while the Knicks (25-37) are 12th in the East and last in the Atlantic Division. Phoenix has won nine of its last 11 games, while New York has just one victory in its past 11.  

Tipoff is set for 10 p.m. ET at the Footprint Center. Caesars Sportsbook lists Phoenix as a 6.5-point favorite in its latest Knicks vs. Suns odds, and the Over-Under for total points is set at 222.5. (Check out our  NBA odds page for up-to-date odds on every game available). 

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The Suns are one of the best teams on both ends, ranking fourth in the NBA in scoring (113.6 points per game) and sixth in points allowed (105.6). That 8.1 point differential is the best in the league. They lead the league in field-goal percentage (48.2) and are third in opponent field-goal shooting (44). The Knicks score 105 points (27th in NBA) and shoot 43.4 percent (28th). Phoenix routed Portland 120-90 on Wednesday without top scorer Devin Booker (25.6 points), who is out due to COVID protocols, as Cam Johnson and Deandre Ayton combined for 28 points.

Meanwhile, New York has struggled offensively, but it is decent from 3-point range and has some scorers in Julius Randle (19.7 points per game) and RJ Barrett (18.9). The Knicks are at their best on the defensive end, holding opponents to 107.3 points per game (eighth) and 44.7 percent shooting (seventh). They are sixth in the league in total rebounding (46 per game), led by Randle at 10.1, and fifth on the offensive end (11.4). Barrett had 30 points and Randle added 24 in a 123-108 loss to the Sixers on Wednesday night.       

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