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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves New York Knicks | 53.6% 46.4% | -111 +100 +100 +100 | +1-108 +1-110 +1½-115 +1½-110 | 106 112 | -0.71888-0.69315 | -0.76800 | |
| Sacramento Kings Memphis Grizzlies | 53.3% 46.7% | +100 -110 +105 -110 | +1-110 -1-103 +1½-110 +0-110 | 123 92 | -0.71668-0.72940 | -0.62998 | |
| Orlando Magic Phoenix Suns | 33.0% 67.0% | +200 -215 +185 -210 | +6-110 -5½-108 +5½-110 -5½-110 | 107 112 | -0.39768-0.41737 | -0.40078 | |
| Boston Celtics San Antonio Spurs | 88.8% 11.2% | -1000 +750 -900 +700 | -14½-108 +14½-105 -14½-110 +14½-110 | 134 101 | -0.12170-0.13005 | -0.11887 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers New Orleans Pelicans | 37.9% 62.1% | +177 -200 +190 -210 | +5½-108 -5½-105 +5½-110 -5½-105 | 109 129 | -0.43277-0.41146 | -0.47721 | |
| Brooklyn Nets Oklahoma City Thunder | 22.3% 77.7% | +250 -290 +250 -290 | +7½-107 -7½-105 +7½-110 -7½-110 | 108 124 | -0.32515-0.32515 | -0.25257 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Washington Wizards | 71.6% 28.4% | -240 +215 -260 +220 | -6½-110 +7-108 -6½-110 +7-115 | 130 126 | -0.37138-0.35955 | -0.33469 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Golden State Warriors | 37.1% 62.9% | +155 -164 +155 -170 | +4-108 -4-107 +4-110 -4-110 | 132 122 | -0.94936-0.95763 | -0.99161 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Minnesota Timberwolves | 31.7% 68.3% | +160 -171 +165 -170 | +4½-110 -4-108 +5-110 -4-110 | 106 108 | -0.47594-0.46959 | -0.38163 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Chicago Bulls | 51.8% 48.2% | +100 -114 +100 -115 | +1-108 -1-108 +1½-110 -1-110 | 92 105 | -0.66196-0.66000 | -0.73025 | |
| New York Knicks Indiana Pacers | 40.3% 59.7% | +150 -164 +160 -165 | +4-105 -3½-108 +4½-110 -4-110 | 126 140 | -0.49707-0.48102 | -0.51597 | |
| Toronto Raptors Detroit Pistons | 67.0% 33.0% | -150 +145 -170 +160 | -4-105 +4-108 -4-110 +4-110 | 127 129 | -0.90421-0.96964 | -1.10948 | |
| Miami Heat Utah Jazz | 57.7% 42.3% | -151 +135 -155 +145 | -3-108 +3-105 -3-110 +3½-110 | 109 117 | -0.88119-0.91198 | -0.86036 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Los Angeles Clippers | 23.9% 76.1% | +145 -160 +150 -165 | +4-108 -4-105 +4-105 -4-110 | 106 117 | -0.50878-0.49617 | -0.27373 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Portland Trail Blazers | 34.0% 66.0% | +160 -170 +160 -170 | +4½-105 -4-108 +4½-110 -4-110 | 128 134 | -0.47678-0.47678 | -0.41509 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Phoenix Suns | 12.8% 87.2% | +875 -1200 +800 -1150 | +15½-108 -15½-105 +15½-110 -15½-110 | 119 133 | -0.10536-0.11402 | -0.13710 |
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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