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 u221½-110 | 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 u231-110 | All Bet Values Active Overall Bet Value 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Nets Atlanta Hawks | 12.8% 87.2% | +840 -1111 +775 -1000 | +16-106 -15½-110 +15½-109 -15½-109 | 97 108 | -0.10971-0.11842 | -0.13718 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Miami Heat | 32.2% 67.8% | +195 -200 +200 -230 | +6-110 -5-110 +6-109 -6-109 | 105 112 | -0.41110-0.39087 | -0.38865 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Detroit Pistons | 11.2% 88.8% | +686 -909 +750 -1000 | +14½-105 -14½-104 +14½-109 -14½-109 | 109 131 | -0.13210-0.12170 | -0.11885 | |
| Washington Wizards Orlando Magic | 13.1% 86.9% | +680 -950 +700 -900 | +14-109 -14-102 +14-110 -13½-109 | 131 136 | -0.13253-0.13005 | -0.14096 | |
| Phoenix Suns Indiana Pacers | 80.0% 20.0% | -425 +350 -400 +365 | -9-108 +9½-110 -9-109 +9-105 | 123 108 | -0.24256-0.23808 | -0.22367 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Los Angeles Clippers | 45.0% 55.0% | +111 -122 +110 -120 | +2-110 -2+101 +2-110 -1½-109 | 128 153 | -0.62187-0.62755 | -0.59707 | |
| Houston Rockets Denver Nuggets | 35.0% 65.0% | +220 -250 +230 -240 | +7-103 -7-106 +7-109 -7-109 | 93 129 | -0.36291-0.35718 | -0.43094 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Sacramento Kings | 88.2% 11.8% | -769 +650 -950 +700 | -14½-103 +14½-108 -14½-105 +15-110 | 117 109 | -0.14034-0.12941 | -0.12586 | |
| New York Knicks Utah Jazz | 81.2% 18.8% | -950 +660 -900 +750 | -14-104 +14-106 -13½-110 +14½-110 | 134 117 | -0.13579-0.12286 | -0.20858 | |
| Toronto Raptors New Orleans Pelicans | 50.9% 49.1% | -128 +115 -130 +120 | -2-104 +2-106 -2-105 +2½-110 | 111 122 | -0.79164-0.80802 | -0.71056 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Orlando Magic | 55.3% 44.7% | -154 +140 -155 +140 | -3½-105 +3½-108 -3-109 +3½-110 | 122 128 | -0.89818-0.89968 | -0.80582 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Los Angeles Lakers | 56.9% 43.1% | -140 +133 -135 +125 | -3-110 +3-101 -2½-110 +3-109 | 106 120 | -0.85830-0.82968 | -0.84267 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Portland Trail Blazers | 53.8% 46.2% | -130 +120 -135 +135 | -2-108 +2-102 -2½-110 +3-109 | 103 101 | -0.59012-0.55431 | -0.62005 | |
| Chicago Bulls Golden State Warriors | 30.2% 69.8% | +190 -215 +190 -210 | +5+102 -5-115 +5½-109 -5-110 | 130 124 | -1.09172-1.08672 | -1.19730 | |
| Indiana Pacers Sacramento Kings | 42.9% 57.1% | +135 -150 +140 -150 | +3-101 -3-111 +3½-110 -3-109 | 109 114 | -0.53604-0.52736 | -0.56080 | |
| Boston Celtics San Antonio Spurs | 38.1% 61.9% | +140 -155 +140 -155 | +3½-104 -3½-105 +3½-105 -3½-109 | 116 125 | -0.52206-0.52206 | -0.48038 |
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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