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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers Utah Jazz | 69.6% 30.4% | -210 +185 -200 +185 | -5½-107 +5½-108 -5-110 +5½-109 | 105 104 | -0.41737-0.42286 | -0.36222 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Houston Rockets | 50.0% 50.0% | -110 +100 -120 +105 | +1-110 +1½-108 -1½-109 +1½-109 | 116 119 | -0.71668-0.75056 | -0.69407 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans New York Knicks | 11.0% 89.0% | +525 -675 +525 -650 | +12½-108 -12-110 +12-109 -12-109 | 85 118 | -0.16864-0.16941 | -0.11650 | |
| Miami Heat Toronto Raptors | 64.2% 35.8% | -185 +165 -185 +170 | -4½-110 +5-108 -4½-109 +4½-109 | 116 119 | -1.00068-1.01255 | -1.02806 | |
| Boston Celtics Cleveland Cavaliers | 42.7% 57.3% | +105 -120 +110 -120 | +1½-108 -1½-108 +2-110 -1½-109 | 111 115 | -0.63885-0.62755 | -0.55614 | |
| Indiana Pacers Memphis Grizzlies | 33.3% 66.7% | +200 -225 +210 -220 | +6-105 -6-108 +6½-110 -6-109 | 121 136 | -0.39304-0.38472 | -0.40546 | |
| Orlando Magic Brooklyn Nets | 69.2% 30.8% | -260 +230 -260 +230 | -6½-108 +7-110 -6½-109 +6½-105 | 100 92 | -0.35037-0.35037 | -0.36855 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Utah Jazz | 69.9% 30.1% | -225 +210 -235 +210 | -6-108 +6½-110 -6-109 +6½-110 | 106 94 | -0.38251-0.37834 | -0.35810 | |
| Golden State Warriors Phoenix Suns | 58.1% 41.9% | -103 -115 -105 -110 | +1½-112 +0-108 +0-105 +0-109 | 105 113 | -0.66711-0.68201 | -0.86965 | |
| Washington Wizards Milwaukee Bucks | 13.0% 87.0% | +755 -1055 +775 -1000 | +14½-108 -14½-108 +14½-109 -14½-109 | 114 124 | -0.12049-0.11842 | -0.13961 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Detroit Pistons | 49.4% 50.6% | -120 +105 -120 +105 | -1½-110 +2-108 -1½-109 +2-110 | 111 96 | -0.63885-0.63885 | -0.70490 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Charlotte Hornets | 62.0% 38.0% | -215 +185 -210 +190 | -5½-105 +5½-106 -5½-105 +6-110 | 107 104 | -0.41480-0.41146 | -0.47792 | |
| Sacramento Kings Portland Trail Blazers | 66.4% 33.6% | -270 +235 -270 +240 | -7-105 +7½-115 -7-109 +7½-110 | 106 115 | -1.23681-1.24733 | -1.09181 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Los Angeles Lakers | 56.9% 43.1% | -130 +130 -150 +135 | -3+100 +3-113 -2½-110 +3-109 | 101 93 | -0.57054-0.53604 | -0.56314 | |
| Boston Celtics Chicago Bulls | 84.9% 15.1% | -600 +530 -650 +490 | -12-108 +12-108 -12-109 +12-109 | 138 129 | -0.16990-0.17862 | -0.16392 | |
| Toronto Raptors Miami Heat | 26.0% 74.0% | +275 -320 +270 -320 | +8-105 -8-108 +8-110 -7½-109 | 111 121 | -0.30011-0.30361 | -0.30115 |
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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