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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Thunder San Antonio Spurs | 75.6% 24.4% | -525 +455 -580 +450 | -11-108 +11½-110 -11-110 +11-110 | 118 132 | -1.73375-1.73892 | -1.41010 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Brooklyn Nets | 47.9% 52.1% | +100 -105 -105 -115 | +1-108 -1-107 +1-110 -1-110 | 97 124 | -0.68116-0.67172 | -0.65137 | |
| Golden State Warriors New York Knicks | 46.6% 53.4% | -155 +145 -150 +140 | -3½-108 +3½+100 -3½-110 +3½-110 | 110 99 | -0.51371-0.52736 | -0.76359 | |
| Utah Jazz Orlando Magic | 36.4% 63.6% | +230 -270 +240 -270 | +7-108 -7-108 +7½-110 -7-105 | 107 115 | -0.34732-0.33865 | -0.45325 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Charlotte Hornets | 77.6% 22.4% | -600 +515 -650 +500 | -11½-108 +11½-105 -11½-110 +12-110 | 111 99 | -0.17370-0.17589 | -0.25390 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles Clippers | 38.3% 61.7% | +105 -115 +105 -120 | +2-108 -1-110 +2-110 -1½-110 | 116 112 | -0.74028-0.75056 | -0.95899 | |
| Sacramento Kings Denver Nuggets | 31.9% 68.1% | +335 -380 +330 -355 | +9½-110 -9-108 +9½-110 -9-110 | 96 117 | -0.25494-0.26088 | -0.38409 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Chicago Bulls | 51.7% 48.3% | -200 +185 -210 +190 | -5-108 +5½-105 -5½-110 +5½-110 | 123 132 | -1.06470-1.08672 | -0.72699 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Minnesota Timberwolves | 24.3% 75.7% | +640 -870 +700 -900 | +14-108 -13½-110 +13½-110 -13½-110 | 101 110 | -0.14034-0.13005 | -0.27834 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Toronto Raptors | 48.0% 52.0% | -160 +150 -155 +145 | -3½-108 +3½-107 -3½-110 +3½-110 | 136 125 | -0.50078-0.51371 | -0.73422 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Indiana Pacers | 39.1% 60.9% | +155 -165 +155 -165 | +4-105 -4-108 +4½-110 -4-110 | 114 123 | -0.48848-0.48848 | -0.49561 | |
| Miami Heat Portland Trail Blazers | 64.6% 35.4% | -275 +250 -280 +250 | -7-108 +7-107 -7-110 +7½-110 | 106 96 | -0.32902-0.32768 | -0.43677 | |
| Houston Rockets Oklahoma City Thunder | 21.7% 78.3% | +386 -430 +400 -480 | +10-108 -10-108 +10-110 -10-110 | 95 112 | -0.22602-0.21645 | -0.24443 | |
| Detroit Pistons Chicago Bulls | 16.5% 83.5% | +445 -470 +450 -460 | +10½-110 -10-108 +10½-110 -10-110 | 105 95 | -1.70364-1.70799 | -1.80042 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Milwaukee Bucks | 12.2% 87.8% | +725 -949 +750 -1000 | +14-110 -13½-108 +13½-110 -13½-110 | 85 123 | -0.12573-0.12170 | -0.13043 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Minnesota Timberwolves | 16.6% 83.4% | +640 -775 +600 -750 | +13-114 -12½-108 +12½-110 -12½-110 | 105 114 | -0.14200-0.15007 | -0.18146 |
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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