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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns Houston Rockets | 49.9% 50.1% | -145 +130 -145 +140 | -3-110 +3½-108 -3-110 +3½-110 | 129 113 | -0.55080-0.53299 | -0.69459 | |
| New York Knicks Oklahoma City Thunder | 38.1% 61.9% | +140 -159 +140 -155 | +3½-108 -3½-108 +3½-110 -3-115 | 120 129 | -0.51803-0.52206 | -0.47899 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Brooklyn Nets | 71.7% 28.3% | -480 +395 -425 +380 | -10-108 +10½-105 -10-110 +10½-110 | 144 122 | -0.21842-0.22901 | -0.33212 | |
| Toronto Raptors Washington Wizards | 77.0% 23.0% | -255 +225 -250 +230 | -6½-108 +6½-107 -6½-110 +6½-105 | 132 102 | -0.35652-0.35364 | -0.26190 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Orlando Magic | 56.9% 43.1% | +120 -128 +115 -135 | +2+100 -2-110 +2½-110 -2-110 | 112 92 | -0.80428-0.80428 | -0.56375 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Los Angeles Clippers | 15.7% 84.3% | +420 -500 +475 -525 | +11½-108 -11-105 +12-110 -11-110 | 104 113 | -0.20764-0.18816 | -0.17116 | |
| Sacramento Kings Portland Trail Blazers | 73.5% 26.5% | -385 +315 -380 +325 | -9-105 +9-105 -8½-110 +9-110 | 113 130 | -1.45732-1.47355 | -1.32874 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Chicago Bulls | 47.1% 52.9% | -130 +120 -135 +120 | -2½-108 +2½-108 -2½-110 +2½-110 | 113 118 | -0.80802-0.81706 | -0.63633 | |
| Indiana Pacers Houston Rockets | 36.4% 63.6% | +125 -140 +135 -145 | +2½-105 -2½-108 +3½-110 -3-110 | 123 117 | -0.83833-0.87165 | -1.01088 | |
| Utah Jazz San Antonio Spurs | 55.6% 44.4% | -145 +130 -140 +130 | -3-105 +3-108 -2½-110 +3-110 | 130 118 | -0.55080-0.55696 | -0.58771 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies New Orleans Pelicans | 31.1% 68.9% | +165 -180 +170 -180 | +5-108 -4½-110 +5-110 -4-110 | 116 115 | -0.99458-1.00641 | -1.16783 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Oklahoma City Thunder | 43.4% 56.6% | +115 -125 +110 -125 | +2-105 -2-108 +2-110 -1½-110 | 106 129 | -0.60825-0.61904 | -0.56830 | |
| Brooklyn Nets Detroit Pistons | 71.8% 28.2% | -240 +210 -235 +210 | -6½-108 +6½-105 -6-110 +6½-110 | 118 112 | -0.37637-0.37834 | -0.33092 | |
| Orlando Magic Washington Wizards | 73.9% 26.1% | -270 +235 -270 +250 | -7-105 +7-108 -7-110 +7½-110 | 127 119 | -0.34293-0.33041 | -0.30197 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Phoenix Suns | 35.8% 64.2% | +155 -165 +171 -175 | +4½-110 -4-108 +4½-105 -4-110 | 128 114 | -0.95078-1.00231 | -1.02798 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Miami Heat | 63.5% 36.5% | +125 -135 +120 -125 | +2+105 -2½-108 +2-105 -2-110 | 113 119 | -0.57304-0.59784 | -1.00904 |
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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