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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks Milwaukee Bucks | 29.4% 70.6% | +160 -178 +170 -175 | +4-105 -4-108 +4½-110 -4-110 | 122 109 | -0.98011-0.99997 | -1.22387 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers San Antonio Spurs | 39.7% 60.3% | -145 +135 -145 +135 | -3-110 +4-108 -3-110 +3½-110 | 133 126 | -0.54173-0.54173 | -0.92359 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Boston Celtics | 10.8% 89.2% | +950 -1350 +975 -1600 | +17-107 -17-108 +17-110 -17-110 | 107 124 | -0.09739-0.09424 | -0.11450 | |
| Washington Wizards Toronto Raptors | 41.0% 59.0% | +170 -170 +170 -180 | +5-105 -4½-115 +5½-110 -5-110 | 122 130 | -0.46262-0.45497 | -0.52702 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Phoenix Suns | 34.5% 65.5% | +190 -210 +195 -220 | +6-108 -5½-110 +6½-110 -6-110 | 113 105 | -1.08672-1.10794 | -1.06357 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Charlotte Hornets | 75.3% 24.7% | -270 +260 -300 +260 | -7-110 +8-115 -7½-110 +8-110 | 121 118 | -0.32256-0.31508 | -0.28430 | |
| Chicago Bulls Orlando Magic | 33.8% 66.2% | +255 -268 +240 -275 | +8-115 -7-110 +7½-105 -7-110 | 98 113 | -0.32699-0.33724 | -0.41228 | |
| Miami Heat Indiana Pacers | 39.0% 61.0% | +130 -140 +125 -140 | +3-110 -2½-108 +3-115 -2½-110 | 115 117 | -0.55696-0.56639 | -0.49479 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Los Angeles Clippers | 19.8% 80.2% | +160 -165 +160 -170 | +4½-105 -4-108 +4-105 -4-110 | 118 120 | -0.48102-0.47678 | -0.22051 | |
| Houston Rockets Dallas Mavericks | 30.4% 69.6% | +320 -390 +330 -390 | +9-108 -8½-115 +9½-110 -9-110 | 136 147 | -0.26172-0.25634 | -0.36177 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Denver Nuggets | 22.7% 77.3% | +480 -600 +475 -550 | +11-108 -10½-110 +11-110 -10½-110 | 110 142 | -0.18327-0.18692 | -0.25754 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Memphis Grizzlies | 70.0% 30.0% | -1150 +775 -1400 +925 | -14½-108 +15-110 -15-110 +15-110 | 116 96 | -0.11710-0.09942 | -0.35637 | |
| Detroit Pistons Brooklyn Nets | 22.9% 77.1% | +385 -465 +400 -450 | +10½-110 -10-108 +10½-110 -10-110 | 103 113 | -0.22357-0.21869 | -0.26004 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Los Angeles Lakers | 40.0% 60.0% | +180 -205 +180 -200 | +5-108 -5-105 +5-110 -5-110 | 97 116 | -0.42615-0.42898 | -0.51116 | |
| Utah Jazz Los Angeles Clippers | 20.8% 79.2% | +575 -750 +625 -750 | +13-108 -12½-110 +13-110 -12½-110 | 102 131 | -0.15522-0.14525 | -0.23256 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Phoenix Suns | 38.8% 61.2% | +175 -180 +165 -180 | +5+100 -4½-105 +4½-110 -4½-110 | 87 97 | -0.44830-0.46185 | -0.49066 |
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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