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 Toronto Raptors | 70.9% 29.1% | -390 +340 -380 +330 | -9-105 +9-108 -9-109 +9-105 | 131 125 | -0.25118-0.25755 | -0.34451 | |
| Sacramento Kings Atlanta Hawks | 65.1% 34.9% | -215 +195 -230 +210 | -5½-110 +6-105 -6-109 +6½-110 | 123 115 | -0.40323-0.38037 | -0.42981 | |
| Orlando Magic Cleveland Cavaliers | 33.4% 66.6% | +245 -285 +255 -290 | +7-105 -7-108 +7½-110 -7-109 | 109 120 | -0.33042-0.32123 | -0.40623 | |
| New York Knicks Detroit Pistons | 71.9% 28.1% | -245 +215 -240 +215 | -6-108 +6-105 -6-109 +6-109 | 128 98 | -0.36951-0.37138 | -0.32971 | |
| Boston Celtics Charlotte Hornets | 70.5% 29.5% | -500 +400 -500 +425 | -10-105 +10½-108 -10-109 +11-110 | 124 109 | -0.21511-0.20586 | -0.34988 | |
| Phoenix Suns Los Angeles Clippers | 66.4% 33.6% | -170 +155 -175 +165 | -4-105 +4½-108 -4-109 +4½-110 | 125 119 | -0.48418-0.46561 | -0.40959 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Utah Jazz | 47.7% 52.3% | -135 +115 -135 +120 | -2-110 +2½-108 -2-110 +2½-109 | 106 88 | -0.59314-0.58291 | -0.74053 | |
| Houston Rockets Dallas Mavericks | 29.9% 70.1% | +230 -250 +210 -240 | +7-115 -6½-108 +6½-109 -6½-109 | 108 102 | -1.21110-1.15948 | -1.20838 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Memphis Grizzlies | 67.0% 33.0% | -240 +205 -230 +205 | -6-108 +6½-110 -6-110 +6½-109 | 99 122 | -1.14832-1.13968 | -1.10860 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Los Angeles Clippers | 32.3% 67.7% | +285 -330 +290 -315 | +8½-108 -8-110 +8-109 -7½-110 | 106 105 | -1.37488-1.37630 | -1.12989 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Golden State Warriors | 44.5% 55.5% | +140 -155 +145 -160 | +3½-108 -3-110 +3½-109 -3½-109 | 89 104 | -0.52206-0.50878 | -0.58935 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Oklahoma City Thunder | 23.1% 76.9% | +565 -740 +550 -700 | +12½-108 -12½-105 +12½-109 -12½-109 | 93 105 | -0.15760-0.16198 | -0.26231 | |
| Brooklyn Nets Memphis Grizzlies | 24.2% 75.8% | +505 -625 +525 -600 | +12-108 -11-110 +12½-110 -11½-109 | 119 106 | -1.82703-1.84960 | -1.41791 | |
| Orlando Magic Chicago Bulls | 58.5% 41.5% | -215 +185 -210 +190 | -5½-108 +5½-105 -5½-109 +5½-109 | 99 102 | -1.08019-1.08672 | -0.88022 | |
| New York Knicks Miami Heat | 55.8% 44.2% | -120 +110 -120 +110 | -1½-108 +2-112 -1½-110 +2-110 | 116 107 | -0.62755-0.62755 | -0.58257 | |
| Detroit Pistons Philadelphia 76ers | 31.5% 68.5% | +155 -170 +165 -170 | +4-105 -4-108 +5-110 -4-109 | 105 95 | -0.95763-0.98152 | -1.15515 |
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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