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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets Cleveland Cavaliers | 27.0% 73.0% | +695 -900 +650 -925 | +14½-110 -14-108 +14-110 -14-110 | 120 110 | -2.09858-2.05004 | -1.30889 | |
| Toronto Raptors Miami Heat | 14.7% 85.3% | +975 -1375 +1000 -1600 | +16-105 -16-108 +16-110 -16-110 | 103 118 | -0.09511-0.09220 | -0.15929 | |
| Brooklyn Nets Philadelphia 76ers | 28.2% 71.8% | +580 -735 +575 -800 | +13-110 -12½-108 +13-110 -12½-110 | 86 107 | -0.15449-0.15415 | -0.33173 | |
| Phoenix Suns Sacramento Kings | 55.0% 45.0% | -180 +165 -180 +160 | -4½-108 +4½-105 -4-115 +4½-110 | 108 107 | -0.46185-0.46893 | -0.59789 | |
| Utah Jazz Los Angeles Clippers | 16.8% 83.2% | +875 -1300 +875 -1300 | +16-110 -15-113 +16-110 -16-110 | 110 109 | -2.30800-2.30800 | -1.78623 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Golden State Warriors | 34.9% 65.1% | +165 -175 +165 -180 | +4½-108 -4-110 +4½-110 -4-110 | 114 109 | -0.98819-0.99458 | -1.05351 | |
| Houston Rockets Portland Trail Blazers | 68.6% 31.4% | -230 +210 -220 +195 | -6-108 +6½-105 -5½-115 +6-110 | 116 107 | -0.38037-0.40084 | -0.37685 | |
| Detroit Pistons Dallas Mavericks | 14.8% 85.2% | +500 -575 +490 -550 | +11½-110 -11-108 +11½-110 -11-110 | 107 89 | -1.81009-1.79048 | -1.91183 | |
| Toronto Raptors Miami Heat | 17.4% 82.6% | +703 -900 +725 -900 | +14-108 -14-108 +14½-110 -14-110 | 103 125 | -0.12960-0.12635 | -0.19168 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Oklahoma City Thunder | 28.1% 71.9% | +640 -900 +650 -900 | +14-108 -14-108 +14-110 -14-110 | 107 125 | -0.13989-0.13815 | -0.33046 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Minnesota Timberwolves | 24.7% 75.3% | +525 -675 +525 -700 | +12½-110 -12-108 +12½-110 -12-110 | 106 109 | -0.16864-0.16793 | -0.28356 | |
| Denver Nuggets San Antonio Spurs | 75.6% 24.4% | -500 +460 -600 +455 | -11½+100 +11½-110 -11½-110 +11½-110 | 120 121 | -1.73460-1.75043 | -1.41178 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Memphis Grizzlies | 75.1% 24.9% | -1175 +900 -1200 +875 | -15½-108 +16-110 -16-110 +16-110 | 123 120 | -0.10302-0.10536 | -0.28643 | |
| Indiana Pacers Cleveland Cavaliers | 46.9% 53.1% | +125 -140 +130 -140 | +3-108 -2½-110 +3-110 -2½-110 | 120 129 | -0.56639-0.55696 | -0.63233 | |
| Brooklyn Nets New York Knicks | 28.4% 71.6% | +500 -625 +500 -625 | +11½-108 -11½-107 +11½-110 -11-110 | 107 111 | -0.17675-0.17675 | -0.33359 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Boston Celtics | 21.1% 78.9% | +250 -275 +245 -280 | +8-110 -7½-108 +7½-110 -7-110 | 98 131 | -0.32902-0.33173 | -0.23665 |
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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