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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Grizzlies Dallas Mavericks | 33.4% 66.6% | +360 -425 +350 -425 | +10-108 -9½-110 +10-110 -9½-110 | 120 103 | -1.55263-1.53535 | -1.09781 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers New York Knicks | 17.7% 82.3% | +580 -750 +550 -750 | +13-108 -13-105 +13-110 -13-110 | 84 112 | -0.15415-0.16073 | -0.19454 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Orlando Magic | 65.8% 34.2% | -205 +185 -200 +200 | -5½-108 +5½-105 -5½-110 +5½-110 | 113 92 | -0.42006-0.40546 | -0.41869 | |
| Sacramento Kings Detroit Pistons | 78.4% 21.6% | -560 +450 -500 +430 | -11-108 +11-105 -11-110 +11-110 | 131 110 | -0.19416-0.20410 | -0.24304 | |
| Phoenix Suns Los Angeles Clippers | 33.2% 66.8% | +175 -200 +180 -195 | +5½-105 -5-108 +5½-110 -5-105 | 111 138 | -0.43532-0.43197 | -0.40420 | |
| Utah Jazz Milwaukee Bucks | 19.4% 80.6% | +295 -355 +300 -340 | +8½-108 -8-110 +8-110 -8-110 | 132 116 | -1.40658-1.40879 | -1.64160 | |
| Houston Rockets Miami Heat | 48.1% 51.9% | +155 -165 +150 -170 | +4½-115 -4-108 +4-110 -4-110 | 113 120 | -0.48848-0.49182 | -0.65626 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Washington Wizards | 84.9% 15.1% | -600 +500 -510 +475 | -10½-108 +11-105 -11-110 +11-110 | 136 128 | -0.17768-0.18897 | -0.16385 | |
| Boston Celtics Indiana Pacers | 56.5% 43.5% | -150 +140 -150 +140 | -3-110 +3½-108 -3-110 +4-110 | 131 133 | -0.89199-0.89199 | -0.83250 | |
| Chicago Bulls Charlotte Hornets | 64.0% 36.0% | -255 +225 -260 +235 | -6½-115 +7-108 -6½-110 +7-110 | 119 112 | -0.35652-0.34595 | -0.44663 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Lakers | 55.6% 44.4% | -180 +180 -170 +190 | -4½-108 +5-108 -5-105 +5-110 | 103 106 | -1.02963-1.03883 | -0.81299 | |
| Toronto Raptors Golden State Warriors | 41.2% 58.8% | +120 -130 +112 -130 | +2½-110 -2-108 +2½-115 -2-110 | 133 118 | -0.80802-0.78768 | -0.88731 | |
| Detroit Pistons Denver Nuggets | 7.9% 92.1% | +950 -1340 +1000 -1500 | +16-108 -15½-110 +16-110 -15½-110 | 114 131 | -0.09744-0.09255 | -0.08203 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Phoenix Suns | 28.7% 71.3% | +275 -310 +290 -345 | +8½-108 -8½-105 +8½-110 -8-110 | 121 115 | -1.34427-1.39219 | -1.24782 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Dallas Mavericks | 56.5% 43.5% | -125 +120 -130 +115 | -2-108 +2-105 -2-110 +2-110 | 108 115 | -0.79851-0.79536 | -0.83160 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Sacramento Kings | 29.8% 70.2% | +162 -180 +170 -180 | +4½-108 -4½-105 +4½-110 -4½-105 | 133 100 | -0.98741-1.00641 | -1.21187 |
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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