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 Oklahoma City Thunder | 13.9% 86.1% | +430 -500 +400 -500 | +10½-105 -10½-104 +10½-110 -10½-110 | 97 116 | -0.20410-0.21511 | -0.15001 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Toronto Raptors | 23.8% 76.2% | +553 -700 +570 -700 | +12½-109 -12½-107 +13-110 -12½-110 | 99 114 | -0.16128-0.15750 | -0.27220 | |
| Detroit Pistons Atlanta Hawks | 14.9% 85.1% | +456 -550 +500 -625 | +12-110 -11½-105 +12-110 -11½-110 | 124 130 | -0.19274-0.17675 | -0.16110 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Miami Heat | 58.2% 41.8% | -124 +108 -130 +110 | -2+100 +2-107 -2-105 +2-110 | 112 108 | -0.62513-0.61112 | -0.54196 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Indiana Pacers | 54.2% 45.8% | -160 +145 -160 +145 | -3½-110 +3½+100 -3½-110 +4-110 | 151 127 | -0.50878-0.50878 | -0.61205 | |
| Chicago Bulls Philadelphia 76ers | 15.7% 84.3% | +390 -375 +400 -475 | +10½-105 -10-115 +10½-110 -10-110 | 108 104 | -1.58280-1.63522 | -1.85432 | |
| Houston Rockets Cleveland Cavaliers | 38.1% 61.9% | +150 -160 +150 -165 | +4-110 -3½-110 +4-110 -3½-110 | 130 135 | -0.50078-0.49617 | -0.48036 | |
| Golden State Warriors Portland Trail Blazers | 67.6% 32.4% | -200 +195 -200 +195 | -6-109 +6-105 -5½-110 +6-110 | 118 114 | -0.41110-0.41110 | -0.39100 | |
| Washington Wizards Phoenix Suns | 11.6% 88.4% | +605 -775 +575 -700 | +13-110 -13-105 +13-110 -12½-110 | 108 112 | -0.14855-0.15642 | -0.12309 | |
| Houston Rockets Milwaukee Bucks | 34.5% 65.5% | +236 -275 +240 -270 | +7-105 -7-110 +7½-110 -7-110 | 119 128 | -0.34065-0.33865 | -0.42251 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans San Antonio Spurs | 70.0% 30.0% | -325 +283 -340 +295 | -8-110 +8-105 -8-110 +8½-110 | 146 110 | -0.29374-0.28338 | -0.35726 | |
| Orlando Magic Boston Celtics | 17.5% 82.5% | +295 -360 +310 -330 | +9-110 -8½-111 +9-110 -8½-110 | 97 114 | -0.28027-0.27598 | -0.19254 | |
| New York Knicks Los Angeles Clippers | 31.8% 68.2% | +220 -255 +220 -250 | +6½-105 -6½-109 +7-110 -6½-110 | 122 144 | -0.36120-0.36291 | -0.38212 | |
| Utah Jazz Sacramento Kings | 20.1% 79.9% | +275 -290 +300 -325 | +8-105 -7½-110 +8-110 -8-110 | 104 125 | -0.30647-0.28287 | -0.22386 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Portland Trail Blazers | 68.4% 31.6% | -180 +167 -190 +175 | -4½-105 +4½-104 -4½-110 +5-110 | 131 120 | -0.45907-0.44150 | -0.37920 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Denver Nuggets | 37.6% 62.4% | +180 -195 +190 -200 | +5½-110 -5-110 +5½-110 -5-110 | 118 117 | -1.04762-1.07614 | -0.97896 |
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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