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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves Detroit Pistons | 32.4% 67.6% | +178 -200 +185 -200 | +5½-102 -5½-109 +5½-109 -5-115 | 108 113 | -0.43149-0.42286 | -0.39172 | |
| Phoenix Suns Charlotte Hornets | 32.9% 67.1% | +196 -225 +195 -220 | +5½+103 -6-105 +6-109 -5½-110 | 107 127 | -0.39742-0.40084 | -0.39921 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Golden State Warriors | 87.1% 12.9% | -900 +725 -1050 +750 | -13½-119 +15-110 -14½-110 +15-109 | 127 113 | -0.12635-0.12121 | -0.13833 | |
| Denver Nuggets Utah Jazz | 88.9% 11.1% | -1800 +1025 -1950 +1200 | -17-108 +17-103 -17-109 +17½-110 | 130 117 | -0.08968-0.07776 | -0.11738 | |
| New York Knicks Memphis Grizzlies | 86.5% 13.5% | -833 +600 -900 +650 | -13½-105 +14-110 -13½-109 +14-110 | 130 119 | -0.14843-0.13815 | -0.14533 | |
| Indiana Pacers Chicago Bulls | 39.9% 60.1% | +145 -156 +140 -160 | +4-105 -4-105 +4-110 -3½-109 | 145 126 | -0.91349-0.90701 | -0.91822 | |
| Sacramento Kings Toronto Raptors | 15.4% 84.6% | +525 -650 +550 -700 | +12½-110 -12½+100 +13-110 -12½-109 | 123 115 | -1.85893-1.90019 | -1.86788 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Houston Rockets | 5.7% 94.3% | +1450 -2400 +1300 -2250 | +19+102 -19-110 +19½-110 -19-109 | 113 119 | -0.06505-0.07196 | -0.05835 | |
| Boston Celtics Miami Heat | 61.6% 38.4% | -182 +170 -180 +175 | -5+104 +5-110 -4½-109 +4½-105 | 147 129 | -0.45353-0.44830 | -0.48495 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Orlando Magic | 61.9% 38.1% | -140 +126 -140 +125 | -2½-105 +2½-104 -2½-109 +2½-109 | 130 101 | -0.56449-0.56639 | -0.47983 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Washington Wizards | 93.1% 6.9% | -1100 +754 -1100 +775 | -14-112 +14-101 -14-109 +14½-110 | 153 131 | -0.12021-0.11750 | -0.07099 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Los Angeles Clippers | 32.2% 67.8% | +170 -195 +170 -190 | +5-112 -5+101 +5-110 -4½-109 | 114 104 | -1.02415-1.01846 | -1.13429 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Los Angeles Lakers | 49.5% 50.5% | +120 -130 +125 -140 | +2½-105 -1½-116 +2½-110 -2-109 | 113 127 | -0.59012-0.56639 | -0.68272 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Milwaukee Bucks | 46.0% 54.0% | -135 +126 -140 +125 | -2½-110 +3-108 -2½-109 +3-115 | 99 123 | -0.83218-0.83833 | -0.61537 | |
| Toronto Raptors Detroit Pistons | 41.4% 58.6% | +137 -149 +140 -150 | +3½-109 -3½-102 +3½-105 -3-110 | 116 127 | -0.53363-0.52736 | -0.53473 | |
| New York Knicks Houston Rockets | 48.7% 51.3% | -111 +105 -115 +105 | -1-108 +1½-105 -1-109 +1½-110 | 94 111 | -0.73162-0.74028 | -0.66785 |
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.
Related Blog Posts
2026-2027 Preseason CFB Conference Projections
Our preseason 2026-2027 conference projections for every FBS team.
Why Bigger Markets Make Better Predictions
Sports betting and prediction markets get sharper as more money flows through them.
What Are Power Ratings In Sports Betting?
Use custom power ratings to cut through the noise in sports betting
Realistic Expected ROI Target for Sports Bettors
Learn what a realistic expected ROI looks like in sports betting
Journey To March
Announcing Journey to March, a new interactive bracket projection site