Knicks vs. Suns prediction: NBA odds, picks, bets for Wednesday

The Knicks hit the road for a five-game trip , beginning with a stop in Phoenix to take on the reeling Suns.

Phoenix has lost four straight games, falling to 9-6 after an 8-1 start to the NBA season.

Theres no question that its recent struggles stem from not having Kevin Durant available due to a calf injury.

For all the criticism Durant receives about his leadership qualities, his play on the court remains unparalleled.

The Suns have completely fallen apart without the two-time champion.

Yet, the biggest surprise is that Phoenixs other superstar, Devin Booker, hasnt been able to string together quality performances in Durants absence.

Aside from a 44-point effort against the Timberwolves, Booker is averaging just 15.7 points in the other three games during this losing streak.

The Knicks are deep enough to pose problems for the Suns defense.

Betting on the NBA? New York lists four players scoring at least 16 points per game, paced by Karl-Anthony Towns at 26.2, and ranks third in efficiency with 121.1 points per 100 possessions.

While the Knicks have an 8-6 record, their Pythagorean Expectation suggests their record should be closer to 10-4.

As a result, theres still some untapped potential with this Knicks team, especially if theyll be facing the shorthanded Suns.

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