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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks Milwaukee Bucks | 32.2% 67.8% | +510 -650 +490 +2500 | +11½+100 -11½-110 +12-110 -6-116 | 107 137 | -0.17323-1.68767 | -0.38853 | |
| Miami Heat Cleveland Cavaliers | 17.4% 82.6% | +640 -855 +720 -750 | +13½-105 -13-108 +14-110 -12½-110 | 107 112 | -0.14058-0.12946 | -0.19156 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Boston Celtics | 22.3% 77.7% | +335 -380 +330 -380 | +9-108 -9-108 +9½-110 -9-109 | 118 128 | -0.25494-0.25755 | -0.25225 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Charlotte Hornets | 67.3% 32.7% | -390 +320 -380 +330 | -9-108 +9-105 -9-109 +9-109 | 125 110 | -0.26172-0.25755 | -0.39620 | |
| Utah Jazz Washington Wizards | 38.2% 61.8% | +180 -195 +180 -190 | +5½-108 -5-110 +5½-109 -5-110 | 122 125 | -0.43197-0.43510 | -0.48086 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Los Angeles Lakers | 32.2% 67.8% | +275 -325 +315 -290 | +8-108 -7½-110 +8½-110 -7-115 | 115 136 | -0.29916-0.28069 | -0.38908 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Phoenix Suns | 49.8% 50.2% | -140 +125 -145 +130 | -2½-108 +2½-107 -2½-110 +3-109 | 117 119 | -0.83833-0.85918 | -0.68923 | |
| Brooklyn Nets San Antonio Spurs | 35.4% 64.6% | +150 -155 +140 -160 | +4-110 -3½-108 +4-110 -3½-109 | 113 127 | -0.50566-0.51706 | -0.43665 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Minnesota Timberwolves | 18.2% 81.8% | +600 -750 +600 -800 | +13-105 -13-107 +13½-110 -13-109 | 112 126 | -0.15007-0.14903 | -0.20119 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Chicago Bulls | 88.0% 12.0% | -800 +625 -700 +650 | -13½-106 +13½-105 -13½-109 +14-110 | 139 117 | -0.14425-0.14183 | -0.12802 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Atlanta Hawks | 65.8% 34.2% | -195 +180 -210 +190 | -4½-115 +5½-108 -5-115 +5½-109 | 127 121 | -0.43197-0.41146 | -0.41831 | |
| Golden State Warriors New York Knicks | 39.5% 60.5% | -105 -110 +100 -110 | +1-108 +0-110 +1½-110 +0-110 | 114 102 | -0.70441-0.71668 | -0.92900 | |
| Toronto Raptors Orlando Magic | 33.8% 66.2% | +205 -235 +210 -220 | +6-108 -6-108 +6½-110 -6-105 | 114 113 | -1.14407-1.14144 | -1.08359 | |
| Houston Rockets Indiana Pacers | 37.1% 62.9% | +165 -180 +170 -170 | +4½-108 -4½-108 +5-110 -4½-109 | 102 115 | -0.46185-0.46262 | -0.46401 | |
| Detroit Pistons Utah Jazz | 79.1% 20.9% | -460 +400 -480 +425 | -10½-107 +10½-105 -10½-105 +11-109 | 134 106 | -0.21791-0.20715 | -0.23477 | |
| Sacramento Kings Dallas Mavericks | 44.9% 55.1% | -130 +117 -125 +110 | -2-108 +2-105 -1½-115 +2-109 | 122 98 | -0.59626-0.61904 | -0.79975 |
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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