New York Knicks vs. Golden State Warriors, Picks and Prediction, Thursday, January 15, 2026
New York (25-14) will be trying to increase their lead in the Atlantic Division when they visit Chase Center on Thursday night to face Golden State (22-19) at 10 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Knicks vs. Warriors prediction. No air balls here—only slam dunks with our NBA Picks!
The Knicks are coming off a 123-114 win over Portland as 5.5-point favorites. The Warriors are coming off a 119-97 win over Portland as 10.5-point favorites.
Golden State is 6-4 in its last 10 games against New York.
**This preview was written before Wednesday’s game was played.**
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Knicks Trying To Wrap Up Road Trip With Win
The Knicks split the first two games of their four-game road trip with a loss to Phoenix and a win over Portland. They play Sacramento on Wednesday, and will try to wrap up the trip with a win over New York on Thursday.
New York averages 119.5 points per game, which is fifth in the league. They’ve made 47 percent of their field goals and 38 percent of their three-pointers.
Jalen Brunson leads New York with 28.9 points and 6.3 assists per game. Karl-Anthony Towns averages 21.2 points and 11.4 rebounds per game, while Mikal Bridges averages 15.9 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.
New York is giving up 114.9 points per game, which is 12th in the league. Opponents have made 47 percent of their field goals and 37 percent of their three-pointers against them.
Injuries: Karl-Anthony Towns (Knee) and Landry Shamet (Shoulder) are questionable for this game. Josh Hart (Ankle) has been ruled out.
Warriors Going For Second Consecutive Win
The Warriors bounced back from their loss to Atlanta with a win over the Trailblazers in their last game. They will try to keep the momentum going and pick up their second straight win when they play on Thursday.
Golden State averages 115.5 points per game, which is 19th in the league. They’ve made 46 percent of their field goals and 36 percent of their three-pointers.
Stephen Curry leads the Warriors with 28.1 points and 4.9 assists per game. Jimmy Butler III averages 19.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game, while Jonathan Kuminga averages 11.8 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.
Golden State is giving up 113.2 points per game, which is eighth in the league. Opponents have made 47 percent of their field goals and 35 percent of their three-pointers against them.
Injuries: Jonathan Kuminga (Illness) has been ruled out. 
Knicks vs. Warriors Picks
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ben Burns | +1,203.00 |
| 2 |  Joseph D'Amico | +791.00 |
| 3 |  Bryan Power | +507.00 |
| 4 |  MIT Simulator | +449.00 |
| 5 |  Joe Duffy | +374.00 |
Point Spread Pick for Knicks vs. Warriors
- Golden State Warriors to cover. (4 Units)
The Warriors have the edge here because they’re on a roll offensively, scoring more than 120 points per game in their last three games, while making 50 percent of their shots. They’ve also done a great job at the charity stripe, making 90 percent of their free throws during that span. Their ball movement has been very good, and they rebound the ball well, grabbing more than 11 offensive rebounds per game at home, which will give them more scoring chances. They also don’t turn the ball over much, and won’t give up many easy-scoring chances. The Knicks give up more than 117 points per game on the road, and they’re going to be dealing with fatigue from playing their second game on consecutive nights, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Warriors. Take Golden State to cover the spread.
Over/Under Pick for Knicks vs. Warriors
- Under (4 Units)
The Knicks average 119.5 points per game. They play at the 26th-fastest pace in the league, averaging 102 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that gave up 108 points per game in their last three games. The Warriors average 115.5 points per game. They play at the 19th-fastest pace in the league, averaging 103.4 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that gave up 112.3 points per game in their last three games. Don’t expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total. The Knicks and Warriors played under the total in three of their last four meetings.
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