Golden State Warriors @ New York Knicks Picks and Predictions - March 15th 2026

Written By Nick Crain | Last Updated at March 15, 2026

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It is Golden State Warriors (32-35) against New York Knicks (44-25) at Madison Square Garden on Monday, March 16, 2026. Knicks carry a 14.5-point spread, with 218.5 posted on the total. The early rotation minutes will say a lot about whether this number is playable.

The short-run trend split helps sharpen the side and total conversation here. The rest of this preview breaks down the spread, total, matchup details, injuries, and props so the betting angle stays tied to the likely game script, and if you are comparing books before locking anything in, our NBA betting apps guide can help you sort through the best options.

Betting lines for Golden State Warriors at New York Knicks

Golden State Warriors has a context-first setup here, and the last five read as last-five ATS: 2-3-0 with extra texture from average margin: -24. Use Golden State Warriors game lines for a reliable reference while the market finalizes closer to tip.

The home read leans not as much on one-game variance, and New York Knicks brings last-five ATS: 2-3-0 with a handy companion stat: last-five over-under: 3-2-0. If you are validating a late move, New York Knicks game lines offers a direct view that stays current.

Sunday, March 15, 2026 • 8:00 PM ET • NBC

Money Line +660

-1000

Spread -14.5 -110

14.5 -108

Over/Under -106

Top Usage% Leaders for Golden State Warriors at New York Knicks: Who Drives Possessions

The primary usage role here is held by Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), and the table below ties that to the box-score and shooting splits. Their quick profile: Min 31, Usage% 32.9, 27.2 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 4.8 APG, TS% 63.6, eFG% 58.5, +/- 1.6, and TO/G 2.8.

Golden State Warriors’s usage trio is Stephen Curry (32.9), Kristaps Porziņģis (30.6), and De'Anthony Melton (26.4), and New York Knicks’s usage trio is Jalen Brunson (30.7), Karl-Anthony Towns (25.7), and Jordan Clarkson (21.9), and this breakdown highlights the possession pecking order. A more narrow top line usually means heavier on-ball responsibility for the primary option, while a balanced top three can signal more shared creation and easier rotation coverage if one piece is limited.

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Team	Player	Min	Usage%	PPG	RPG	APG	TS%	eFG%	+/-	TO/G
Golden State Warriors	Stephen Curry	31	32.9	27.2	3.5	4.8	63.6	58.5	1.6	2.8
Golden State Warriors	Kristaps Porziņģis	21	30.6	14.5	3.5	2.5	53.1	47.9	-0.5	1.3
Golden State Warriors	De'Anthony Melton	23	26.4	13	3	2.4	52.6	48.3	5.4	1.7
New York Knicks	Jalen Brunson	35	30.7	26.3	3.4	6.6	58.1	53.3	4.8	2.3
New York Knicks	Karl-Anthony Towns	31	25.7	20	11.9	2.9	61.4	55	5.7	2.5
New York Knicks	Jordan Clarkson	18	21.9	9	1.7	1.3	54.8	51.9	0.9	1

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Warriors at Knicks Rest Edge, Travel Load & Schedule Strength

Days since last game reads level (2 vs 2), which leans the tiebreak to travel and last-7 pace. The previous-opponent line points to a stronger test for Golden State Warriors (60.3 vs 22.1), and that can lift the standard for carryover.

The last-7 games input is level (3 vs 3), so this row is not the obvious factor. On the immediate mileage row (2564.3 vs 644.4), Golden State Warriors is higher, which can add a tax early and again in the third-quarter reset. With more miles in the last 7 days (5711.14 vs 1792.59), New York Knicks carries a overall travel load that becomes sharper when rest is shorter.

Metric	Golden State Warriors	New York Knicks
Days since last game	2	2
Rest advantage vs opponent	0	0
Travel miles since last game	2564.3	644.4
Games in last 7 days	3	3
Time zone changes	1	2
Miles travelled last 7 days	1792.59	5711.14
Schedule strength	49.4	57.1
Remaining schedule strength	51.4	45.4
Previous opponent strength (win %)	60.3	22.1
Next opponent strength (win %)	63.2	48.5

Golden State Warriors at New York Knicks Quick Trends: Last 5 Form, Last 10 Scoring, and Recent Performance

in the last five, New York Knicks carries the better run at 3-2 versus Golden State Warriors at 1-4. over the last 10, the data are not cleanly complete here, so treat it as a quick screen.

Metric	Golden State Warriors	New York Knicks
Last 5 (Form)
Record (W-L)	1-4	3-2
Win %	20	60
ATS record	2-3-0	2-3-0
Over/Under record	4-1-0	3-2-0
Average margin	-24	44
Last 10 (Recent Performance)
Points per game	114.1	113.8
Points allowed	117.8	104.2
Margin	-37	96
FG %	44.3	48.3
3PT %	33.7	35.7

Season Profile Comparison: Golden State Warriors vs New York Knicks

This is a season snapshot, organized into four categories so you can see the main levers quickly. In close matchups, the deciding swing often shows up where one team wins both of the key stats in a section.

Record & Scoring

Record and margin both favor New York Knicks (72.7 win% and 6.3 margin), which tends to show up as steadier quarters over time. The cleanest counter for Golden State Warriors is forcing volatility—more possessions, more threes, and fewer “quiet” stretches where New York Knicks can build separation.

Metric	Golden State Warriors	New York Knicks
Record (W-L)	32-35	44-25
Win Percentage	39.4	72.7
Points For	115.1	116.9
Points Against	114.4	110.6
Points Margin	0.8	6.3

Efficiency

The efficiency drivers split: shooting efficiency favors Golden State Warriors (114.7 vs 112), while field goal efficiency leans to New York Knicks (55.4 vs 54.9). If Golden State Warriors keeps converting points per possession, they can survive even if the field-goal mix looks cleaner on the other side.

Metric	Golden State Warriors	New York Knicks
Field Goal %	0.7	0.7
Three-Point %	0.3	0.2
Shooting Efficiency	114.7	112
Field Goal Efficiency	54.9	55.4
Free Throw Rate	0.2	0.2
Three-Point Rate	0.5	0.4
Free Throw %	0.8	0.8

Tempo, Ratings & Turnovers

New York Knicks leads net rating (6.4 vs 0.4) and also protects the ball better by turnovers per game (13 vs 14.7). That combination usually keeps the game on their terms, especially when possessions pile up.

Metric	Golden State Warriors	New York Knicks
Pace	101.9	100.2
Net Rating	0.4	6.4
Offensive Rating	112.1	116.2
Defensive Rating	111.7	109.8
Turnovers Per Game	14.7	13

Rebounding, Ball Movement & Disruption

This section is level on the drivers (0.3 vs 0.3, 9.8 vs 8), so ball security and box-outs matter more than raw volume. If the game is tight late, one extra second chance or one extra steal is usually the separator.

Metric	Golden State Warriors	New York Knicks
Rebounds Per Game	42.9	46.2
Offensive Rebounds	0.3	0.3
Defensive Rebounds	0.7	0.8
Assists Per Game	29.1	27.4
Assist Rate	70.8	64.2
Steals Per Game	9.8	8
Blocks Per Game	4.4	4.1

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Golden State Warriors at New York Knicks Series History and Last Meeting

The latest head-to-head meeting is a clear marker: Knicks claimed 119-112, by 7. The series rows below show the broader picture where numbers exist.

Item	Value
Last meeting score	119-112
Last meeting winner	Knicks
Last meeting margin	7

Side	Meetings	Wins	Losses	Average margin	Total points	ATS record	Over/Under record
Away	2	0	2	0	218.8	1-0-0	1-0-0
Home	2	2	0	0	218.8	0-1-0	1-0-0

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Golden State Warriors at New York Knicks Picks, Predictions, and Betting Takeaways

Game script (pace): Golden State Warriors is set up to press tempo, but New York Knicks benefits if it can steady possessions and keep the game in the half-court. The initial pace hint tends to follows the total.
Efficiency edge (side): On the season profile, it tilts to New York Knicks when the possession battle stays tidier and the glass does not leak. Those added possessions can turn the number.
Late filters (availability + market): The last piece is who actually plays and how the spot looks, since those factors can shift the closing lineup choices. If the market has moved, let it be a cue to validate assumptions instead of pushing a stance.