Upcoming Games for October 20, 2026
| Time | Teams | Win | Best ML | Best Spread | Points | Total Points | Best O/U | More Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics (56-26) Detroit Pistons (60-22) | 44.9% 55.1% | +105 -125 +100 -115 | +2-110 -1½-110 +1½-110 -1-110 | 102.0 103.9 | 205.9 | o220½-110 u222½-110 o221½-110 u221½-110 | All Bet Values Active Overall Bet Value Active | ||
| Philadelphia 76ers (45-37) New York Knicks (53-29) | 23.8% 76.2% | +140 -165 +155 -175 | +5-105 -4½-110 +4½-110 -4½-110 | 102.2 110.3 | 212.5 | o230-110 u232½-110 o231-110 u232½-110 | All Bet Values Active Overall Bet Value Active | ||
| Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18) San Antonio Spurs (62-20) | 54.9% 45.1% | +115 -135 +110 -125 | +2½-110 -2½-110 +2½-110 -2-110 | 108.3 106.4 | 214.7 | o230-110 u230½-110 o230½-110 u230½-110 |
Completed Games
| Time | Teams | Win | Best ML | Best Spread | Final Points | Sportsbook Log Loss | DRatings Log Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Raptors Phoenix Suns | 26.2% 73.8% | +360 -400 +330 -370 | +9-105 -8½-108 +8½-105 -8½-109 | 89 129 | -0.24038-0.25884 | -0.30411 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Sacramento Kings | 51.8% 48.2% | +135 -145 +135 -135 | +3-105 -3-105 +3-110 -2½-109 | 122 132 | -0.54173-0.55431 | -0.72919 | |
| Chicago Bulls Utah Jazz | 67.5% 32.5% | -180 +165 -180 +170 | -4½-110 +5-108 -4½-109 +5-110 | 111 97 | -0.46185-0.45497 | -0.39285 | |
| Detroit Pistons New Orleans Pelicans | 63.6% 36.4% | -235 +215 -245 +220 | -6-112 +6½-105 -6½-105 +7-110 | 127 81 | -0.37333-0.36468 | -0.45193 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Houston Rockets | 10.8% 89.2% | +1000 -1500 +950 -1400 | +17-108 -17-108 +17-110 -16½-109 | 137 144 | -0.09255-0.09716 | -0.11382 | |
| Indiana Pacers Minnesota Timberwolves | 24.2% 75.8% | +450 -530 +475 -500 | +10½-107 -10½-108 +10½-105 -10½-109 | 132 130 | -1.72755-1.75643 | -1.41902 | |
| Miami Heat New York Knicks | 36.0% 64.0% | +240 -270 +250 -290 | +7-113 -6½-108 +7½-110 -7-109 | 95 116 | -0.33865-0.32515 | -0.44576 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Milwaukee Bucks | 53.8% 46.2% | -210 +180 -200 +210 | -5½-105 +5½-105 -5½-105 +6-109 | 121 105 | -0.42344-0.39466 | -0.62083 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Los Angeles Clippers | 20.0% 80.0% | +650 -760 +600 -800 | +13½-104 -13½-108 +14½-110 -13½-109 | 88 123 | -0.14052-0.14903 | -0.22306 | |
| Utah Jazz Minnesota Timberwolves | 15.8% 84.2% | +655 -850 +625 -900 | +13½-110 -13-108 +13½-110 -13-105 | 102 128 | -0.13804-0.14259 | -0.17218 | |
| Toronto Raptors Portland Trail Blazers | 34.1% 65.9% | +260 -285 +240 -260 | +7½-105 -7½-108 +7-109 -7-109 | 102 105 | -0.31864-0.34163 | -0.41750 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Brooklyn Nets | 61.8% 38.2% | -220 +210 -220 +210 | -6-105 +6½-110 -5½-109 +6½-110 | 114 122 | -1.14144-1.14144 | -0.96226 | |
| Phoenix Suns Los Angeles Lakers | 45.3% 54.7% | +125 -140 +140 -140 | +3-108 -3-107 +3-109 -2-110 | 96 107 | -0.56639-0.53900 | -0.60256 | |
| Orlando Magic Cleveland Cavaliers | 21.0% 79.0% | +405 -450 +425 -450 | +10½-110 -10-108 +10½-110 -10-110 | 108 103 | -1.63547-1.66686 | -1.55979 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Dallas Mavericks | 27.6% 72.4% | +230 -250 +220 -245 | +6½-105 -6½-105 +6½-109 -6-115 | 130 125 | -1.21110-1.18554 | -1.28790 | |
| Washington Wizards Denver Nuggets | 16.4% 83.6% | +530 -650 +600 -650 | +12-105 -12-108 +12½-105 -12-110 | 126 123 | -1.86562-1.95538 | -1.80667 |
Season Prediction Results
| Games | Record (Pct) | No Pick | +/- | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsbooks | 0 | 0-0 (0.000) | 0 | ||
| Sportsbooks | 0 | 0-0 (0.000) | 0 | ||
| DRatings | 0 | 0-0 (0.000) | 0 |
Predictions Methodology
The projections for all the NBA games that we provide above are at “Level 3” (see more at our predictions disclaimer for details). Our proprietary algorithm takes a variety of factors into account that are all predictive in projecting the winner and score of the game.
Note that we are an information site, and this information should be used for entertainment purposes only.
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