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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks Detroit Pistons | 50.0% 50.0% | +115 -125 +125 -120 | +2-105 -2-108 +2½-109 -1½-110 | 121 122 | -0.60825-0.59598 | -0.69283 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers San Antonio Spurs | 41.4% 58.6% | +150 -168 +150 -170 | +4-108 -4-108 +4-109 -4-109 | 105 118 | -0.49353-0.49182 | -0.53387 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Chicago Bulls | 72.0% 28.0% | -400 +340 -400 +340 | -9-115 +9½-108 -9½-109 +9½-109 | 135 119 | -0.25005-0.25005 | -0.32846 | |
| Utah Jazz Milwaukee Bucks | 24.0% 76.0% | +380 -450 +375 -450 | +10-108 -10-108 +10-105 -10-109 | 100 123 | -0.22684-0.22897 | -0.27470 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Los Angeles Clippers | 47.5% 52.5% | +105 -120 +105 -120 | +1½-108 -1½-108 +2-110 -1½-109 | 98 110 | -0.63885-0.63885 | -0.64365 | |
| Toronto Raptors Sacramento Kings | 18.0% 82.0% | +500 -600 +475 -600 | +12-111 -11½-108 +12-110 -11-110 | 107 122 | -0.17768-0.18473 | -0.19798 | |
| Miami Heat Phoenix Suns | 34.6% 65.4% | +165 -190 +175 -190 | +5-108 -5-105 +5½-110 -5-109 | 112 115 | -0.45487-0.44150 | -0.42540 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Denver Nuggets | 62.3% 37.7% | -270 +235 -270 +235 | -7-108 +7-103 -7-109 +7-109 | 122 124 | -1.23681-1.23681 | -0.97485 | |
| Chicago Bulls Dallas Mavericks | 23.2% 76.8% | +400 -500 +450 -500 | +10-105 -10-108 +10-109 -10-109 | 99 119 | -0.21511-0.19737 | -0.26346 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Memphis Grizzlies | 36.4% 63.6% | +150 -165 +155 -170 | +4-105 -4-108 +4-109 -4-109 | 114 131 | -0.49617-0.48418 | -0.45218 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers New Orleans Pelicans | 63.8% 36.2% | -255 +230 -250 +240 | -6½-108 +7-115 -6½-109 +7-110 | 131 122 | -0.35197-0.34485 | -0.44970 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Houston Rockets | 32.7% 67.3% | +225 -250 +230 -260 | +6½-108 -6½-105 +6½-109 -6½-109 | 100 127 | -0.35820-0.35037 | -0.39546 | |
| New York Knicks Atlanta Hawks | 64.9% 35.1% | -265 +230 -265 +230 | -7-108 +7+100 -7-109 +7-109 | 116 121 | -1.22258-1.22258 | -1.04700 | |
| Golden State Warriors Boston Celtics | 34.6% 65.4% | +230 -265 +225 -250 | +7-108 -7-105 +7-109 -6½-110 | 118 112 | -1.22258-1.20041 | -1.06135 | |
| Detroit Pistons Charlotte Hornets | 45.0% 55.0% | -120 +105 -120 +105 | -1½-108 +1½-108 -1-109 +2-115 | 107 108 | -0.75056-0.75056 | -0.59786 | |
| Orlando Magic Indiana Pacers | 36.6% 63.4% | +180 -200 +185 -200 | +5½-108 -5-110 +5½-109 -5-110 | 111 118 | -0.42898-0.42286 | -0.45588 |
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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