A cross-conference battle has the New York Knicks (13-10) and the Phoenix Suns (13-11) squaring off on Friday at 10 p.m. ET. For this game, SportsLine consensus lists the Suns as the 5-point favorite, while the over/under is 230.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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The model has considered that Phoenix forward Kevin Durant is an effortless scorer. Durant's length gives opposing defenders fits, constantly shooting right over the outstretched arms of opponents. He's fifth in the NBA in scoring (30.8) with 6.5 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game. Durant had 27 points, six rebounds, and four assists in his previous contest. 

The model also knows New York guard Jalen Brunson has been a smooth three-level scorer. Brunson gets into the lane with ease and owns a reliable perimeter shot. He leads the team in both points (24.6) and assists (5.7). In his last outing, Brunson supplied 23 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists.

The model has simulated Knicks vs. Suns 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Under on the point total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations!

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