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 u222½-110 o221½-110 u222½-110 | All Bet Values Active Overall Bet Value Active | ||
| Philadelphia 76ers (45-37) New York Knicks (53-29) | 23.8% 76.2% | +140 -165 +155 -175 | +5-105 -4½-110 +4½-110 -4½-110 | 102.2 110.3 | 212.5 | o230-110 u232½-110 o229½-110 u232-110 | All Bet Values Active All Bet Values Active | ||
| Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18) San Antonio Spurs (62-20) | 54.9% 45.1% | +115 -135 +105 -125 | +2½-110 -2½-110 +2-110 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Grizzlies Chicago Bulls | 32.1% 67.9% | +245 -275 +245 -265 | +7+101 -7-111 +7½-109 -7-110 | 107 132 | -0.33308-0.33593 | -0.38734 | |
| Dallas Mavericks New Orleans Pelicans | 24.6% 75.4% | +280 -323 +310 -330 | +9-105 -9+103 +9-110 -8½-109 | 111 129 | -0.29612-0.27598 | -0.28207 | |
| Phoenix Suns Boston Celtics | 24.2% 75.8% | +320 -357 +350 -400 | +9-108 -9-103 +9-109 -9-109 | 112 120 | -0.26605-0.24512 | -0.27660 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Brooklyn Nets | 78.6% 21.4% | -476 +400 -500 +425 | -10½-109 +11-110 -11-109 +11-105 | 114 95 | -0.21674-0.20586 | -0.24056 | |
| Orlando Magic Atlanta Hawks | 42.2% 57.8% | +135 -145 +140 -150 | +3-104 -3-106 +3½-110 -3-105 | 112 124 | -0.54173-0.52736 | -0.54799 | |
| Golden State Warriors Washington Wizards | 76.2% 23.8% | -300 +260 -300 +270 | -7½-105 +7½-105 -7½-109 +7½-109 | 125 117 | -0.31508-0.30775 | -0.27236 | |
| Utah Jazz Sacramento Kings | 58.1% 41.9% | +143 -155 +135 -155 | +3+107 -3½-110 +3-109 -3-109 | 111 116 | -0.51701-0.53067 | -0.87089 | |
| Golden State Warriors New York Knicks | 14.7% 85.3% | +680 -900 +700 -900 | +14½+102 -14½-110 +14½-105 -14½-109 | 107 110 | -0.13318-0.13005 | -0.15843 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Philadelphia 76ers | 69.0% 31.0% | -335 +285 -335 +285 | -8-111 +8-101 -8-110 +8½-109 | 103 109 | -1.37749-1.37749 | -1.17154 | |
| Detroit Pistons Toronto Raptors | 62.7% 37.3% | -149 +133 -150 +135 | -3-105 +3-105 -3-105 +3-109 | 108 119 | -0.87309-0.87962 | -0.98583 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Cleveland Cavaliers | 16.0% 84.0% | +875 -1000 +800 -1100 | +15-109 -15-102 +15-109 -15-105 | 130 120 | -2.28888-2.22461 | -1.83177 | |
| Indiana Pacers Milwaukee Bucks | 25.0% 75.0% | +250 -286 +260 -300 | +8-110 -7-112 +7½-109 -7½-105 | 123 134 | -0.32615-0.31508 | -0.28812 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Oklahoma City Thunder | 25.9% 74.1% | +310 -360 +320 -370 | +9+100 -8½-110 +8½-105 -8½-109 | 103 116 | -0.27128-0.26425 | -0.29966 | |
| Sacramento Kings Los Angeles Clippers | 12.1% 87.9% | +661 -950 +675 -1000 | +14-110 -13½-110 +14-109 -13½-110 | 118 109 | -2.06499-2.08514 | -2.11073 | |
| Denver Nuggets Los Angeles Lakers | 56.6% 43.4% | -120 +109 -120 +115 | -2-101 +2-110 -1½-110 +2-109 | 125 127 | -0.76081-0.77596 | -0.83439 | |
| Orlando Magic Miami Heat | 42.3% 57.7% | +166 -180 +155 -165 | +4½-104 -4½-106 +4½-109 -4½-109 | 121 117 | -0.99696-0.95078 | -0.86119 |
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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