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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks Denver Nuggets | 47.2% 52.8% | +170 -185 +175 -200 | +4½-106 -4½-108 +5½-110 -4½-110 | 123 120 | -1.01255-1.04146 | -0.75116 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Houston Rockets | 19.0% 81.0% | +525 -625 +500 -650 | +11½-105 -11½-108 +12-110 -11½-109 | 88 116 | -0.17025-0.17589 | -0.21115 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Chicago Bulls | 51.4% 48.6% | -130 +117 -130 +115 | -2-108 +2½-110 -2-109 +2½-110 | 122 136 | -0.80044-0.79536 | -0.72054 | |
| Indiana Pacers Milwaukee Bucks | 35.8% 64.2% | +195 -215 +190 -210 | +6-111 -5½-108 +5½-105 -5½-109 | 117 129 | -0.40323-0.41146 | -0.44379 | |
| Golden State Warriors New Orleans Pelicans | 80.6% 19.4% | -460 +395 -475 +400 | -10½-108 +10½-106 -10½-109 +11-110 | 112 108 | -0.21989-0.21680 | -0.21531 | |
| Boston Celtics Washington Wizards | 88.1% 11.9% | -1230 +880 -1200 +875 | -15½-110 +16-108 -15½-109 +16-110 | 108 96 | -0.10466-0.10536 | -0.12697 | |
| Brooklyn Nets Philadelphia 76ers | 44.0% 56.0% | +130 -130 +135 -150 | +3-108 -2-115 +3-109 -2½-110 | 98 113 | -0.57054-0.53604 | -0.58060 | |
| Orlando Magic Los Angeles Lakers | 39.7% 60.3% | +190 -210 +195 -200 | +5-108 -5-105 +5½-110 -5-109 | 119 118 | -1.08672-1.08743 | -0.92422 | |
| Utah Jazz San Antonio Spurs | 38.9% 61.1% | +135 -145 +130 -145 | +3½-115 -3-108 +3-109 -3-109 | 118 126 | -0.54173-0.55080 | -0.49218 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Toronto Raptors | 73.9% 26.1% | -265 +250 -270 +250 | -7-108 +7-105 -7-110 +7½-105 | 105 110 | -1.26447-1.26808 | -1.34258 | |
| Detroit Pistons Charlotte Hornets | 59.1% 40.9% | -130 +120 -130 +120 | -2-108 +2½-110 -2-109 +2-109 | 121 123 | -0.80802-0.80802 | -0.89372 | |
| Orlando Magic Los Angeles Clippers | 50.1% 49.9% | -145 +135 -150 +140 | -3-110 +3½-108 -3-109 +3½-110 | 93 104 | -0.87165-0.89199 | -0.69441 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Golden State Warriors | 25.8% 74.2% | +255 -300 +270 -300 | +7-105 -7-108 +7½-109 -7½-109 | 97 120 | -0.31888-0.30775 | -0.29802 | |
| New York Knicks Phoenix Suns | 58.3% 41.7% | -170 +165 -170 +170 | -4-108 +4½-110 -4-110 +5-110 | 138 122 | -0.46959-0.46262 | -0.53878 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Memphis Grizzlies | 54.3% 45.7% | -180 +170 -180 +170 | -4½-110 +4½+100 -4-110 +4½-109 | 111 117 | -1.00641-1.00641 | -0.78204 | |
| Indiana Pacers Houston Rockets | 34.9% 65.1% | +200 -230 +200 -230 | +6-108 -5½-112 +6-109 -6-109 | 113 130 | -0.39087-0.39087 | -0.42978 |
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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