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 u221½-110 o221½-110 u221½-110 | Overall Bet Value Active Overall Bet Value Active | ||
| Philadelphia 76ers (45-37) New York Knicks (53-29) | 23.8% 76.2% | +165 -195 +165 -180 | +5½-110 -5-115 +5-110 -4½-110 | 102.2 110.3 | 212.5 | o230-110 u231½-110 o231-110 u232½-110 | Overall Bet Value Active | ||
| Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18) San Antonio Spurs (62-20) | 54.9% 45.1% | +115 -135 +110 -125 | +2½-110 -2-110 +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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks Brooklyn Nets | 65.5% 34.5% | -240 +210 -240 +205 | -6-108 +6½-108 -6-109 +6-105 | 118 113 | -0.37637-0.38151 | -0.42384 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Chicago Bulls | 48.9% 51.1% | -150 +135 -145 +130 | -3-108 +3-105 -3-105 +3-109 | 108 100 | -0.53604-0.55080 | -0.71566 | |
| Phoenix Suns Miami Heat | 33.4% 66.6% | +180 -205 +180 -190 | +5½-108 -5½-105 +5½-109 -5½-109 | 111 121 | -0.42615-0.43510 | -0.40707 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Boston Celtics | 33.7% 66.3% | +250 -270 +220 -260 | +7½-115 -7-108 +7-109 -7-105 | 127 121 | -1.26808-1.19730 | -1.08907 | |
| Detroit Pistons New York Knicks | 27.3% 72.7% | +260 -305 +270 -320 | +8-115 -7½-108 +8-109 -8-109 | 120 111 | -1.31134-1.33998 | -1.29722 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Toronto Raptors | 76.4% 23.6% | -310 +285 -320 +275 | -7½-115 +8-105 -8-109 +8-109 | 125 118 | -0.29530-0.30011 | -0.26870 | |
| Denver Nuggets Washington Wizards | 79.8% 20.2% | -600 +480 -650 +500 | -10½-111 +11½-108 -11-110 +12-110 | 113 122 | -1.78701-1.82455 | -1.60073 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder New Orleans Pelicans | 77.6% 22.4% | -320 +280 -320 +270 | -8-108 +8-104 -8-109 +8-109 | 119 109 | -0.29670-0.30361 | -0.25314 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Charlotte Hornets | 87.2% 12.8% | -900 +670 -750 +600 | -13½-108 +13½-105 -13-110 +14-110 | 116 102 | -0.13479-0.15007 | -0.13742 | |
| Utah Jazz Portland Trail Blazers | 34.1% 65.9% | +152 -165 +150 -165 | +4-108 -4-105 +4-109 -4-109 | 141 99 | -0.94353-0.93869 | -1.07508 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Golden State Warriors | 50.2% 49.8% | -115 +105 -115 +105 | -1-108 +1½-110 -1-110 +1½-109 | 107 90 | -0.64814-0.64814 | -0.69015 | |
| Indiana Pacers Chicago Bulls | 54.0% 46.0% | -155 +142 -155 +145 | -3½-108 +3½+100 -3-110 +3½-105 | 132 123 | -0.51869-0.51371 | -0.61689 | |
| Sacramento Kings San Antonio Spurs | 67.2% 32.8% | -250 +220 -260 +230 | -6½-110 +7-108 -6½-115 +7-109 | 140 113 | -0.36291-0.35037 | -0.39724 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Atlanta Hawks | 40.2% 59.8% | +141 -150 +150 -155 | +4-108 -4-108 +4-109 -4-105 | 132 134 | -0.52565-0.50566 | -0.51445 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Boston Celtics | 26.1% 73.9% | +280 -325 +280 -320 | +8+100 -8-108 +8½-110 -8-110 | 105 111 | -0.29574-0.29670 | -0.30286 | |
| Orlando Magic Philadelphia 76ers | 59.3% 40.7% | -140 +130 -145 +130 | -2½-108 +3-105 -2½-109 +3-110 | 94 102 | -0.85085-0.85918 | -0.89993 |
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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