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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves Sacramento Kings | 58.0% 42.0% | -120 +110 -120 +110 | -1½-110 +2-108 -1½-109 +2-110 | 130 126 | -0.62755-0.62755 | -0.54407 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Golden State Warriors | 30.8% 69.2% | +245 -280 +250 -300 | +7½-113 -7-108 +7½-109 -7-105 | 118 123 | -0.33173-0.32277 | -0.36774 | |
| Denver Nuggets New Orleans Pelicans | 60.0% 40.0% | -127 +110 -130 +125 | -2-107 +2-108 -2-110 +2½-109 | 94 101 | -0.77699-0.82055 | -0.91547 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Houston Rockets | 41.9% 58.1% | +170 -185 +170 -185 | +5-108 -5-108 +4½-105 -4½-109 | 104 125 | -0.45144-0.45144 | -0.54361 | |
| Phoenix Suns Oklahoma City Thunder | 27.3% 72.7% | +260 -275 +270 -300 | +8-108 -7½-110 +8-109 -8-109 | 83 99 | -0.32121-0.30775 | -0.31854 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers San Antonio Spurs | 53.9% 46.1% | -135 +120 -135 +120 | -2½-108 +2½-105 -2½-109 +3-110 | 120 115 | -0.58291-0.58291 | -0.61865 | |
| Chicago Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers | 26.4% 73.6% | +410 -475 +400 -485 | +10-105 -10-108 +10-109 -10-109 | 126 144 | -0.21298-0.21611 | -0.30609 | |
| Brooklyn Nets New York Knicks | 32.1% 67.9% | +300 -350 +330 -335 | +8½-108 -8½-105 +8½-109 -8½-109 | 122 124 | -0.27871-0.26389 | -0.38643 | |
| Washington Wizards Atlanta Hawks | 27.1% 72.9% | +360 -410 +330 -385 | +10-110 -9-110 +10-110 -9-110 | 117 129 | -0.23934-0.25693 | -0.31571 | |
| Detroit Pistons Toronto Raptors | 53.7% 46.3% | -140 +125 -140 +130 | -2½-108 +2½-105 -2½-109 +2½-105 | 99 95 | -0.56639-0.55696 | -0.62202 | |
| Miami Heat Indiana Pacers | 37.3% 62.7% | +165 -170 +170 -180 | +4½-108 -4½-105 +4½-105 -4½-109 | 124 111 | -0.98152-1.00641 | -0.98492 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Orlando Magic | 42.3% 57.7% | +121 -135 +125 -130 | +3-114 -2½-108 +2½-105 -2-110 | 86 98 | -0.58091-0.58016 | -0.54936 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Utah Jazz | 63.8% 36.2% | -325 +270 -320 +280 | -7½-110 +8-108 -7½-109 +8-110 | 113 115 | -1.34270-1.35973 | -1.01512 | |
| Phoenix Suns Sacramento Kings | 29.5% 70.5% | +280 -330 +280 -330 | +8½-108 -8-110 +8½-109 -8-110 | 104 127 | -0.29484-0.29484 | -0.34920 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Portland Trail Blazers | 69.9% 30.1% | -455 +410 -450 +400 | -10-110 +10½-108 -10-109 +10½-110 | 98 106 | -1.64501-1.62745 | -1.20224 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Los Angeles Lakers | 33.1% 66.9% | +280 -310 +250 -280 | +7½-105 -7½-108 +7½-110 -7-109 | 123 128 | -0.29866-0.32768 | -0.40196 |
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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