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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls Los Angeles Clippers | 28.0% 72.0% | +290 -340 +290 -330 | +8-108 -8-108 +8-110 -8-110 | 102 112 | -0.28655-0.28827 | -0.32850 | |
| Houston Rockets Portland Trail Blazers | 59.6% 40.4% | -240 +220 -240 +220 | -6½-108 +7-115 -6½-110 +6½-110 | 123 107 | -0.36652-0.36652 | -0.51780 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Los Angeles Lakers | 48.3% 51.7% | -175 +160 -170 +165 | -4-110 +4½-108 -4-110 +4½-110 | 122 123 | -0.97625-0.98152 | -0.66051 | |
| Miami Heat Oklahoma City Thunder | 18.3% 81.7% | +305 -350 +320 -360 | +8½-108 -8½-105 +8½-110 -8-110 | 100 107 | -0.27570-0.26562 | -0.20250 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Memphis Grizzlies | 53.5% 46.5% | -145 +135 -150 +135 | -3-108 +3½-110 -3-110 +3-110 | 99 92 | -0.54173-0.53604 | -0.62626 | |
| Orlando Magic New York Knicks | 49.0% 51.0% | +130 -140 +125 -135 | +3-108 -3-108 +3-105 -2-110 | 74 98 | -0.55696-0.57304 | -0.67331 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Cleveland Cavaliers | 51.8% 48.2% | +100 -115 +105 -120 | +1-110 +0-108 +1-110 +0-110 | 104 113 | -0.66000-0.63885 | -0.73033 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Philadelphia 76ers | 58.4% 41.6% | -300 +270 -310 +280 | -7½-110 +8-105 -8-110 +8-110 | 103 95 | -0.30775-0.29866 | -0.53816 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Washington Wizards | 44.1% 55.9% | +125 -140 +125 -140 | +3-108 -3-105 +3-110 -2½-110 | 100 112 | -0.56639-0.56639 | -0.58107 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Sacramento Kings | 22.6% 77.4% | +500 -630 +500 -550 | +12½-113 -11½-108 +11½-110 -11½-110 | 129 131 | -0.17658-0.17980 | -0.25669 | |
| Chicago Bulls Golden State Warriors | 29.5% 70.5% | +295 -350 +310 -320 | +9-115 -8-115 +8½-110 -8-110 | 125 122 | -1.40421-1.41679 | -1.21959 | |
| Boston Celtics Denver Nuggets | 52.7% 47.3% | -125 +115 -130 +115 | -2-105 +2-108 -2-110 +2½-110 | 109 115 | -0.78592-0.79536 | -0.74866 | |
| Toronto Raptors Phoenix Suns | 28.4% 71.6% | +430 -545 +455 -475 | +11-110 -10½-108 +11-110 -10-110 | 113 120 | -0.20155-0.19731 | -0.33412 | |
| Miami Heat Dallas Mavericks | 32.2% 67.8% | +170 -180 +165 -180 | +5-115 -4½-108 +4½-110 -4½-110 | 108 114 | -0.45497-0.46185 | -0.38862 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Indiana Pacers | 46.8% 53.2% | +105 -115 +100 -115 | +1½-108 -1-110 +1½-110 -1½-110 | 113 111 | -0.74028-0.72743 | -0.75954 | |
| Brooklyn Nets Detroit Pistons | 49.3% 50.7% | -130 +115 -140 +120 | -2-110 +2½-108 -2½-110 +2½-110 | 112 118 | -0.79536-0.82563 | -0.67903 |
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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