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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons Miami Heat | 25.0% 75.0% | +300 -365 +320 -340 | +8½-108 -8½-103 +8½-109 -8½-109 | 98 108 | -0.27649-0.26860 | -0.28794 | |
| Washington Wizards Atlanta Hawks | 29.8% 70.2% | +250 -285 +270 -300 | +7½-105 -7½-108 +7½-109 -7½-109 | 121 119 | -1.27841-1.32840 | -1.20942 | |
| Indiana Pacers Orlando Magic | 37.1% 62.9% | +185 -205 +180 -200 | +5½-108 -5½-107 +5½-109 -5-110 | 115 119 | -0.42006-0.42898 | -0.46347 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Golden State Warriors | 21.5% 78.5% | +325 -365 +330 -380 | +9-108 -8½-115 +9½-110 -9-110 | 112 104 | -1.46698-1.48254 | -1.53563 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Oklahoma City Thunder | 35.0% 65.0% | +415 -500 +425 -500 | +11-108 -11-108 +11-109 -10½-110 | 104 128 | -0.20945-0.20586 | -0.43101 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Brooklyn Nets | 65.6% 34.4% | -350 +300 -350 +300 | -8½-107 +9-115 -8½-109 +8½-109 | 102 115 | -1.41371-1.41371 | -1.06711 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Portland Trail Blazers | 66.7% 33.3% | -245 +210 -235 +210 | -6½-105 +6½-104 -6½-109 +7-110 | 103 125 | -1.16360-1.15518 | -1.10093 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Indiana Pacers | 35.4% 64.6% | +275 -330 +290 -345 | +8½-110 -8-108 +8½-109 -8½-109 | 118 114 | -1.35530-1.39219 | -1.03767 | |
| Sacramento Kings Los Angeles Lakers | 51.3% 48.7% | -105 -112 +100 +100 | +1-108 -1-102 +1½-110 +1-110 | 127 131 | -0.67779-0.69315 | -0.71904 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Phoenix Suns | 56.5% 43.5% | -150 +140 -165 +145 | -3-108 +4-115 -4-109 +4-109 | 102 114 | -0.89199-0.92644 | -0.83218 | |
| Houston Rockets San Antonio Spurs | 49.8% 50.2% | -117 +105 -120 +105 | -1-108 +1½-110 -1½-109 +1½-109 | 106 109 | -0.74446-0.75056 | -0.68906 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Chicago Bulls | 70.4% 29.6% | -410 +345 -380 +330 | -9½-105 +9½-108 -9-110 +9½-109 | 114 95 | -0.24649-0.25755 | -0.35118 | |
| Toronto Raptors Minnesota Timberwolves | 13.9% 86.1% | +825 -1090 +750 -1100 | +15-110 -14½-108 +15-110 -14½-109 | 101 112 | -0.11157-0.12076 | -0.15000 | |
| Orlando Magic Memphis Grizzlies | 48.5% 51.5% | -105 -105 +105 -115 | +1-108 +1-110 +1½-110 -1-109 | 111 124 | -0.69315-0.64814 | -0.66320 | |
| Miami Heat Charlotte Hornets | 66.9% 33.1% | -225 +205 -220 +200 | -6-108 +6-108 -5½-110 +6-109 | 114 106 | -0.38769-0.39531 | -0.40239 | |
| Boston Celtics Detroit Pistons | 82.0% 18.0% | -800 +605 -800 +600 | -12½-105 +12½-108 -12-109 +12½-110 | 124 118 | -0.14805-0.14903 | -0.19888 |
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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