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 | o222½-110 u222½-110 o222½-110 u223½-110 | 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 | o232½-110 u232-105 o232-110 u232-110 | |||
| Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18) San Antonio Spurs (62-20) | 54.9% 45.1% | +115 -135 +105 -125 | +2½-110 -2½-110 +2-110 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons Philadelphia 76ers | 63.8% 36.2% | -150 +150 -170 +150 | -3-114 +4-110 -3½-109 +4½-115 | 116 93 | -0.51083-0.49182 | -0.44896 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Denver Nuggets | 56.8% 43.2% | -125 +112 -125 +120 | -2+102 +2-110 -1½-109 +2½-110 | 134 136 | -0.77831-0.79851 | -0.83970 | |
| Washington Wizards Miami Heat | 7.5% 92.5% | +1350 -2000 +2000 -2500 | +18½-105 -17½-110 +19-110 -18½-109 | 136 152 | -0.06992-0.04834 | -0.07755 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Sacramento Kings | 61.1% 38.9% | -245 +220 -220 +200 | -6½-110 +6½+100 -6½-109 +6½-109 | 113 117 | -1.18554-1.11923 | -0.94482 | |
| Orlando Magic Dallas Mavericks | 67.7% 32.3% | -263 +230 -270 +240 | -7-101 +7-110 -7-109 +7½-110 | 138 127 | -0.34943-0.33865 | -0.39022 | |
| Boston Celtics Milwaukee Bucks | 89.4% 10.6% | -2000 +1156 -2000 +1200 | -17½-108 +18-110 -17½-110 +18-109 | 133 101 | -0.08029-0.07767 | -0.11168 | |
| Toronto Raptors Memphis Grizzlies | 84.9% 15.1% | -1100 +800 -1000 +750 | -14½-115 +15+106 -14½-110 +15-105 | 128 96 | -0.11441-0.12170 | -0.16351 | |
| Utah Jazz Houston Rockets | 11.1% 88.9% | +1150 -2000 +1200 -1800 | +18½-105 -18-110 +18½-110 -18-109 | 106 140 | -0.08066-0.07807 | -0.11785 | |
| Chicago Bulls New York Knicks | 13.2% 86.8% | +795 -950 +750 -950 | +13+102 -13-112 +14-110 -13-110 | 96 136 | -0.11644-0.12225 | -0.14116 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Brooklyn Nets | 93.0% 7.0% | -1400 +979 -1600 +1050 | -16½+101 +16½-110 -16-110 +17-110 | 141 107 | -0.09467-0.08837 | -0.07296 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Philadelphia 76ers | 49.9% 50.1% | +146 -162 +145 -160 | +3½-101 -3½-109 +3½-109 -3½-109 | 103 115 | -0.50527-0.50878 | -0.69021 | |
| Indiana Pacers Charlotte Hornets | 11.8% 88.2% | +950 -1300 +1000 -1500 | +15½-107 -15-112 +16-110 -15½-109 | 108 129 | -0.09765-0.09255 | -0.12509 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Los Angeles Clippers | 59.6% 40.4% | +125 -137 +125 -140 | +2½-106 -2-111 +2½-105 -2½-109 | 118 99 | -0.83319-0.83833 | -0.51803 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Portland Trail Blazers | 30.5% 69.5% | +203 -222 +215 -235 | +6-110 -6+100 +6½-110 -6-109 | 106 118 | -0.39116-0.37333 | -0.36442 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Golden State Warriors | 77.6% 22.4% | -417 +380 -450 +400 | -10-115 +10+103 -10-115 +10½-109 | 118 111 | -0.22975-0.21869 | -0.25383 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Oklahoma City Thunder | 24.4% 75.6% | +300 -345 +300 -350 | +9+102 -9½+100 +9½-110 -9-109 | 96 139 | -0.27950-0.27871 | -0.28019 |
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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