Golden State Warriors vs New York Knicks Picks and Predictions for Sunday, March 15, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Golden State Warriors will be on the road Sunday night with a game inside Madison Square Garden in New York at 8:00 PM against the New York Knicks, and we have you ready to roll with our Golden State vs New York prediction. The Golden State Warriors come into this matchup just below .500 on the season with 32 wins and 34 losses overall. The New York Knicks returned home Sunday with 43 wins and 25 losses this season. Golden State comes into this matchup struggling on a 4-game skid following a 10-point home loss in their last outing to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The New York Knicks come into this game playing well, having won three of the last five, including two in a row, following a nine-point road victory against the Indiana Pacers. Read more about this Golden State vs New York prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBAPredictions!
Golden State tries to end its rut
The Golden State offense has carried the team this season, averaging 115.2 points on 46% shooting from the floor, but the Warriors have averaged 113.5 points per game over their last four losses. Defensively, Golden State is allowing 114.4 points per game this season, but has given up an average of 120 points per game during their current 4-game losing streak. Offensively, Golden State did score well in their last outing, pouring in 117 points on 40% shooting and 31% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Golden State was obliterated, giving up 127 points, including 69 in the first half, as Minnesota 56% from the floor. Golden State lost the rebounding battle by 7 and turned the ball over 9 times in the loss. Brandin Podziemski led the Golden State offense with 25 points and 10 assists on 17 shots.
Steph Curry leads the Golden State offense this season, averaging 27.2 points per game, but has played just 39 times. Jimmy Butler is second on the roster, averaging 20 points, but has played only 38 times this season. De'Anthony Melton has averaged 13 points, and Brandon Podziemski has averaged 12 points per game. Draymond Green is averaging 8.6 points to go along with the team-leading 5.5 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game.
Key Injury Report for Golden State:
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- Quinten Post (GTD) – Ankle
- Al Horford (Out) – Ankle
- Draymond Green – (Out) – Back
- Seth Curry (Out) – Thigh
- Kristaps Porzingis (Out) - Illness
New York looks to keep rolling
The New York offense has been the team's biggest strength this season, averaging 117 points on 47% from the floor, but New York has averaged 125.6 points per game over their last three wins. Defensively, New York has held their own, allowing 110.7 points per game this season, but has given up an average of 104.5 points per game during its current 2-game winning streak. Offensively, New York was better in their last outing, scoring 100 points on 42% shooting, including 29% from beyond the arc. Defensively, New York dominated, giving up just 92 points, including only 18 in the fourth quarter, as Indiana shot 39% from the floor and 26% from beyond the arc. New York won the rebounding battle and forced 11 turnovers in the win. Jalen Brunson led the way for the New York offense with 29 points and 9 assists on 25 shots.
Jalen Brunson leads the way for the New York offense this season with 26.3 points and 6.6 assists per game. Karl-Anthony Towns averages 20 points to go along with the team-leading 11 rebounds per game. OG Anunoby averages 16.7 points, and Mikal Bridges averages 15 points per game. Miles McBride is 5th on the team with 12.9 points per game this season, but he has played just 35 times.
Key Injury Report for New York:
- Jeremy Sochan (GTD) – Illness
- Josh Hart (GTD) – Knee
- Miles McBride (Out) – Pelvis
Golden State vs New York Pick
- Golden State vs New York Spread Pick
New York is playing better basketball coming into this matchup, and they will continue their winning ways on Sunday. Look for the Knicks to overwhelm a shorthanded Golden State team from the opening tip, resulting in the win. Take the New York Knicks on Sunday afternoon to cover and extend their current winning streak with a victory against the Golden State Warriors.
- Golden State vs New York Over/Under Pick
Both teams score the ball well, but each has a defensive mindset. Golden State will also be without a ton of production, and that will lead to a low-scoring outcome. Look for New York to get their points in bunches as they roll to the easy victory, but this will turn into a defensive battle at some point. Take the under on Sunday as the Golden State Warriors visit the New York Knicks inside Madison Square Garden.
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