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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Jazz Charlotte Hornets | 67.2% 32.8% | -440 +400 -450 +400 | -10-107 +10-106 -10-110 +10-110 | 134 122 | -0.21950-0.21869 | -0.39736 | |
| Houston Rockets Brooklyn Nets | 40.4% 59.6% | +155 -170 +155 -170 | +4½-112 -4-110 +4-110 -4-110 | 104 106 | -0.48418-0.48418 | -0.51780 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Denver Nuggets | 30.0% 70.0% | +595 -360 +650 -825 | +13-109 -8½-115 +13½-110 -13-110 | 105 111 | -0.16877-0.13932 | -0.35730 | |
| Miami Heat New York Knicks | 32.2% 67.8% | +176 -180 +175 -180 | +5-110 -4½-110 +4½-105 -4½-110 | 109 125 | -0.44699-0.44830 | -0.38930 | |
| Washington Wizards Detroit Pistons | 36.3% 63.7% | +141 -160 +145 -155 | +3½-107 -3½-109 +3½-110 -3½-105 | 118 104 | -0.90949-0.91198 | -1.01272 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers San Antonio Spurs | 40.6% 59.4% | +175 -190 +175 -190 | +5-106 -4½-115 +5-110 -5-105 | 100 116 | -0.44150-0.44150 | -0.52108 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Milwaukee Bucks | 31.0% 69.0% | +185 -205 +185 -210 | +5½-106 -5-115 +5½-110 -5½-110 | 112 100 | -1.07005-1.07523 | -1.17109 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder New Orleans Pelicans | 57.0% 43.0% | -115 +105 -120 +105 | -1-110 +1½-110 -1-110 +1½-110 | 107 83 | -0.64814-0.63885 | -0.56201 | |
| Orlando Magic Memphis Grizzlies | 57.9% 42.1% | -220 +200 -215 +195 | -6-109 +6-105 -5½-110 +6½-110 | 106 107 | -1.11923-1.10310 | -0.86622 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Toronto Raptors | 69.2% 30.8% | -320 +276 -330 +280 | -8-105 +8-110 -8-105 +8-110 | 127 107 | -0.29942-0.29484 | -0.36787 | |
| Phoenix Suns Indiana Pacers | 61.0% 39.0% | -190 +167 -185 +170 | -5-107 +5-109 -4½-110 +5-110 | 131 133 | -1.01134-1.01255 | -0.94046 | |
| Houston Rockets Charlotte Hornets | 60.8% 39.2% | -185 +171 -190 +175 | -5-105 +5-108 -5-110 +5-110 | 138 104 | -0.45009-0.44150 | -0.49742 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Atlanta Hawks | 48.5% 51.5% | +115 -133 +120 -130 | +2½-110 -2-105 +2½-110 -2-115 | 148 143 | -0.80078-0.80802 | -0.72295 | |
| Chicago Bulls Los Angeles Lakers | 33.1% 66.9% | +200 -228 +200 -230 | +6-110 -6-105 +6-110 -6-110 | 132 141 | -0.39172-0.39087 | -0.40139 | |
| Sacramento Kings Golden State Warriors | 51.0% 49.0% | -117 +105 -120 +100 | -1-112 +1½-105 -1-110 +1½-110 | 134 133 | -0.64434-0.65059 | -0.67358 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Brooklyn Nets | 54.3% 45.7% | -167 +160 -165 +150 | -4½+100 +4-105 -3½-115 +4-110 | 96 94 | -0.47929-0.49617 | -0.61149 |
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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