Golden State Warriors vs New York Knicks Picks and Predictions for Sunday March 15 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/15/2026, 12:25 AM ET

The Golden State Warriors travel to face the New York Knicks on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET with national television coverage on NBC and Peacock. The latest betting odds list the New York Knicks as -800 favorites on the moneyline while the Golden State Warriors come in as +550 underdogs. The total for this matchup is set at 216.5 points and the Knicks are favored by 12.5 points on the spread. Be sure to check out our free NBA picks for more daily betting predictions and analysis.

Warriors Trying to Snap Losing Streak

The Golden State Warriors enter this matchup with a 32-34 overall record and a 13-19 record on the road this season. Golden State has been struggling recently and comes into this game on a four-game losing streak. The Warriors recently lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-117, recently lost to the Chicago Bulls 130-124 in overtime, recently lost to the Utah Jazz 119-116, and recently lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-97. Prior to that stretch, Golden State recently won over the Houston Rockets 115-113 in overtime.

Offensively, the Warriors are averaging 115.2 points per game while allowing 114.4 points per contest this season. Golden State is shooting 46% from the field and averages 43.0 rebounds per game. The Warriors also move the ball well offensively, averaging 29.2 assists per game, which is among the better passing numbers in the league.

One of the defining statistical traits of Golden State this season has been their ability to create opportunities through ball movement and defensive activity. The Warriors average 9.8 steals per game and often rely on forcing turnovers and pushing the pace to generate easy scoring opportunities. However, defensive consistency has been a challenge during their recent losing stretch.

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Knicks Rolling with Strong Home Performance

The New York Knicks come into this contest with a 43-25 overall record and an impressive 23-9 record at Madison Square Garden this season. New York has been playing strong basketball lately and recently won over the Indiana Pacers 101-92 and recently won over the Utah Jazz 134-117. In their other recent games, the Knicks recently lost to the Los Angeles Clippers 126-118, recently lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 110-97, and recently won over the Denver Nuggets 142-103.

New York has been very productive offensively this season, averaging 117.0 points per game while allowing 110.7 points per contest. The Knicks are shooting 47% from the field and have been dominant on the glass, averaging 46.2 rebounds per game. They also average 27.4 assists per contest, which highlights their ability to generate scoring opportunities through ball movement.

One of the biggest strengths for the Knicks has been their rebounding advantage and overall defensive discipline. New York allows just 110.7 points per game and has done an excellent job controlling possessions. Their ability to limit second-chance opportunities while dominating the boards has been a major factor in their strong home record this season.

Golden State Warriors vs New York Knicks Pick

Warriors vs Knicks Spread Pick

Pick: New York Knicks -12.5

New York has been extremely strong at home this season, while Golden State has struggled on the road and is currently dealing with a losing streak. The Knicks’ rebounding advantage and defensive consistency should make it difficult for the Warriors to generate second-chance scoring opportunities. With New York playing well and Golden State struggling to find consistency, the Knicks have a strong chance to control the game and cover the spread.

Warriors vs Knicks Total Pick

Pick: Under 216.5

I like the under in this matchup because the Knicks have been one of the more disciplined defensive teams in the league, allowing just 110.7 points per game. When New York controls the pace, they tend to slow games down and force opponents into half-court possessions. With Golden State struggling offensively during their recent stretch, this game could stay below the posted total.

Final Score Prediction: New York Knicks 112, Golden State Warriors 100

This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Saturday.