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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Wizards San Antonio Spurs | 31.0% 69.0% | +140 -155 +145 -160 | +4-112 -3½-110 +3½-110 -3½-110 | 118 113 | -0.89968-0.91937 | -1.17225 | |
| Utah Jazz Brooklyn Nets | 41.5% 58.5% | -105 -103 -115 -105 | +1-115 +1-105 -1-110 +1-110 | 114 147 | -0.69788-0.71505 | -0.53674 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Boston Celtics | 25.6% 74.4% | +263 -300 +270 -315 | +8-105 -7½-110 +8-110 -8-110 | 112 118 | -0.31285-0.30458 | -0.29507 | |
| Phoenix Suns Miami Heat | 40.4% 59.6% | +115 -129 +115 -130 | +2-105 -2-109 +2½-110 -2½-105 | 118 105 | -0.79350-0.79536 | -0.90661 | |
| New York Knicks Charlotte Hornets | 75.2% 24.8% | -380 +333 -400 +335 | -8½-110 +9½-112 -9-110 +9½-110 | 113 92 | -0.25598-0.25260 | -0.28551 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Cleveland Cavaliers | 55.4% 44.6% | -120 +106 -125 +110 | -1½-105 +1½-105 -1½-110 +2-110 | 108 118 | -0.75313-0.77319 | -0.80766 | |
| Chicago Bulls Portland Trail Blazers | 64.9% 35.1% | -205 +185 -200 +190 | -5½-110 +5½+100 -5½-110 +6-115 | 104 96 | -0.42006-0.41690 | -0.43237 | |
| Toronto Raptors Atlanta Hawks | 33.5% 66.5% | +215 -252 +235 -240 | +7-115 -6½-106 +7-110 -6½-110 | 125 126 | -0.36703-0.35270 | -0.40723 | |
| Phoenix Suns Orlando Magic | 52.4% 47.6% | -125 +110 -120 +110 | -1½-110 +2-110 -1½-110 +2-110 | 98 113 | -0.77319-0.76336 | -0.74162 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Indiana Pacers | 26.5% 73.5% | +240 -265 +250 -260 | +7½-110 -7-110 +7½-110 -7½-110 | 110 116 | -0.34011-0.33332 | -0.30842 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Detroit Pistons | 85.0% 15.0% | -793 +640 -810 +600 | -12½-105 +12½-107 -12-110 +12½-110 | 104 120 | -2.02435-1.97833 | -1.89393 | |
| Sacramento Kings Dallas Mavericks | 57.4% 42.6% | -172 +160 -170 +150 | -4-111 +4½-110 -4-110 +4-105 | 120 115 | -0.47514-0.49182 | -0.55481 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Golden State Warriors | 39.9% 60.1% | +105 -122 +105 -125 | +1½-107 -1½-109 +1½-110 -1½-110 | 145 144 | -0.75451-0.76029 | -0.91985 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves San Antonio Spurs | 77.1% 22.9% | -470 +415 -500 +415 | -10½-106 +10½-105 -10½-110 +10½-110 | 112 113 | -1.65758-1.66617 | -1.47224 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Milwaukee Bucks | 33.5% 66.5% | +140 -158 +145 -160 | +4-110 -3½-110 +3½-110 -3½-105 | 117 141 | -0.51903-0.50878 | -0.40813 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Boston Celtics | 25.9% 74.1% | +222 -250 +230 -260 | +7-108 -7-105 +7-110 -7-105 | 115 96 | -1.19392-1.21885 | -1.35016 |
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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