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 Clippers Phoenix Suns | 36.7% 63.3% | +320 -375 +310 -350 | +9½-108 -9½-106 +9½-110 -9-110 | 105 92 | -1.46227-1.43246 | -1.00171 | |
| Golden State Warriors Los Angeles Lakers | 49.8% 50.2% | -120 +115 -125 +115 | -1½-110 +2-105 -1½-110 +2-105 | 134 120 | -0.61667-0.60825 | -0.69776 | |
| Denver Nuggets Utah Jazz | 76.9% 23.1% | -1600 +1000 -1500 +975 | -15½-108 +15½-108 -15½-110 +15½-110 | 111 95 | -0.09220-0.09461 | -0.26231 | |
| Sacramento Kings Oklahoma City Thunder | 38.1% 61.9% | +175 -190 +180 -185 | +5½-108 -5½-105 +5½-115 -4½-110 | 105 112 | -0.44150-0.43838 | -0.47925 | |
| Orlando Magic Houston Rockets | 47.1% 52.9% | -135 +120 -135 +130 | -2½-107 +3-108 -2½-110 +3-110 | 106 118 | -0.81706-0.84211 | -0.63733 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Memphis Grizzlies | 48.9% 51.1% | -215 +200 -210 +190 | -6-108 +6½-113 -5½-110 +6-110 | 102 87 | -0.39768-0.41146 | -0.71447 | |
| Washington Wizards Minnesota Timberwolves | 12.8% 87.2% | +1141 -2000 +1150 -2000 | +18-105 -18-108 +18½-105 -18½-110 | 121 130 | -0.08122-0.08066 | -0.13639 | |
| New York Knicks Chicago Bulls | 44.7% 55.3% | -182 +167 -190 +175 | -4½-108 +5-110 -5-105 +5-110 | 128 117 | -0.45763-0.44150 | -0.80553 | |
| Miami Heat Atlanta Hawks | 54.5% 45.5% | -150 +150 -150 +145 | -3½-108 +3½-105 -3½-105 +4-110 | 117 111 | -0.51083-0.51896 | -0.60726 | |
| Boston Celtics Milwaukee Bucks | 51.6% 48.4% | +150 -160 +150 -150 | +3½+100 -3½-108 +3½-110 -3-110 | 91 104 | -0.50078-0.51083 | -0.72532 | |
| Indiana Pacers Toronto Raptors | 80.7% 19.3% | -900 +660 -900 +725 | -14-108 +14-105 -14-110 +14-105 | 140 123 | -0.13645-0.12635 | -0.21436 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Charlotte Hornets | 82.8% 17.2% | -750 +580 -750 +550 | -12½-110 +13-108 -12½-110 +12½-110 | 130 104 | -0.15415-0.16073 | -0.18842 | |
| Detroit Pistons Philadelphia 76ers | 15.8% 84.2% | +875 -1170 +875 -1200 | +15½-108 -15-110 +15-110 -15-110 | 102 120 | -0.10555-0.10536 | -0.17157 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Los Angeles Lakers | 43.1% 56.9% | -130 +115 -135 +120 | -2-110 +2½-108 -2-110 +2-105 | 127 117 | -0.60042-0.58291 | -0.84234 | |
| Utah Jazz Golden State Warriors | 32.9% 67.1% | +600 -730 +550 -670 | +13-110 -12½-108 +12½-110 -12½-110 | 110 118 | -0.15051-0.16281 | -0.39909 | |
| Sacramento Kings Brooklyn Nets | 73.8% 26.2% | -500 +415 -550 +450 | -10-115 +10½-108 -10½-110 +10½-110 | 107 77 | -0.20945-0.19464 | -0.30391 |
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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