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 u222½-105 o221½-110 u221½-110 | All Bet Values 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% | +100 -120 +110 -125 | +2½-110 -1½-110 +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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Kings Phoenix Suns | 37.1% 62.9% | +163 -180 +165 -180 | +4½-107 -4½-108 +4½-110 -4½-110 | 125 130 | -0.46466-0.46185 | -0.46316 | |
| Miami Heat Milwaukee Bucks | 32.3% 67.7% | +245 -280 +255 -280 | +7½-110 -7-108 +7½-110 -7-110 | 123 97 | -1.26471-1.28529 | -1.13047 | |
| Boston Celtics Brooklyn Nets | 77.4% 22.6% | -310 +270 -300 +280 | -7½-108 +8-110 -7-115 +8-110 | 118 110 | -0.30562-0.30075 | -0.25670 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Orlando Magic | 53.3% 46.7% | -140 +125 -140 +125 | -2-108 +2½+100 -2½-105 +3-110 | 127 113 | -0.56639-0.56639 | -0.62912 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Los Angeles Clippers | 33.8% 66.2% | +175 -194 +175 -180 | +5-105 -5-108 +5½-110 -5-110 | 121 100 | -1.03482-1.01807 | -1.08412 | |
| Golden State Warriors Utah Jazz | 50.0% 50.0% | -114 -105 -110 +100 | +0-108 +1-110 +0-110 +1-110 | 129 107 | -0.67372-0.67015 | -0.69311 | |
| Washington Wizards Dallas Mavericks | 14.7% 85.3% | +527 -677 +520 -700 | +12-113 -11½-108 +12-110 -11½-110 | 104 112 | -0.16810-0.16918 | -0.15886 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Memphis Grizzlies | 62.6% 37.4% | -400 +351 -400 +370 | -9-112 +9½-108 -9½-110 +10-110 | 96 87 | -0.24464-0.23584 | -0.46888 | |
| Denver Nuggets Milwaukee Bucks | 40.5% 59.5% | +105 -118 +105 -115 | +1½-107 -1-108 +1½-110 -1-110 | 95 112 | -0.64249-0.64814 | -0.51904 | |
| New York Knicks Houston Rockets | 47.1% 52.9% | +100 -105 -110 -110 | +1-110 +1-110 +0-110 +0-110 | 103 105 | -0.68116-0.69315 | -0.63667 | |
| Chicago Bulls Atlanta Hawks | 43.8% 56.2% | +170 -190 +175 -200 | +5-105 -5-108 +5-105 -5-110 | 136 126 | -1.01846-1.04146 | -0.82608 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Toronto Raptors | 28.9% 71.1% | +200 -227 +210 -230 | +6-105 -6-108 +6½-115 -6-110 | 122 99 | -1.12578-1.15078 | -1.24226 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Cleveland Cavaliers | 19.5% 80.5% | +475 -600 +455 -600 | +11½-110 -11-108 +11-110 -11-110 | 123 121 | -1.77981-1.75043 | -1.63322 | |
| Indiana Pacers Charlotte Hornets | 76.4% 23.6% | -460 +378 -450 +385 | -10-108 +10-108 -10-110 +10-110 | 102 111 | -1.59460-1.60306 | -1.44541 | |
| Sacramento Kings Oklahoma City Thunder | 42.6% 57.4% | +135 -154 +145 -150 | +3½-108 -3-115 +3½-110 -3-110 | 113 127 | -0.53171-0.51896 | -0.55504 | |
| Boston Celtics Miami Heat | 69.3% 30.7% | -300 +265 -300 +250 | -8-105 +8-108 -7½-110 +8-110 | 110 106 | -0.31137-0.32277 | -0.36729 |
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.
Related Blog Posts
2026-2027 Preseason CFB Conference Projections
Our preseason 2026-2027 conference projections for every FBS team.
Why Bigger Markets Make Better Predictions
Sports betting and prediction markets get sharper as more money flows through them.
What Are Power Ratings In Sports Betting?
Use custom power ratings to cut through the noise in sports betting
Realistic Expected ROI Target for Sports Bettors
Learn what a realistic expected ROI looks like in sports betting
Journey To March
Announcing Journey to March, a new interactive bracket projection site