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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Nets Golden State Warriors | 41.4% 58.6% | +150 -160 +140 -155 | +4-110 -3½-108 +3½-110 -3½-110 | 120 124 | -0.50078-0.52206 | -0.53467 | |
| Indiana Pacers Minnesota Timberwolves | 22.1% 77.9% | +377 -420 +425 -365 | +10+100 -10-108 +10½-110 -10-110 | 109 127 | -0.23076-0.21726 | -0.25018 | |
| Chicago Bulls Miami Heat | 29.9% 70.1% | +169 -177 +175 -180 | +5-104 -4½-109 +5½-110 -4½-110 | 116 118 | -0.45855-0.44830 | -0.35461 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Cleveland Cavaliers | 32.1% 67.9% | +160 -172 +160 -165 | +4½-106 -4½-105 +4½-110 -4-110 | 119 127 | -0.47514-0.48102 | -0.38743 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Charlotte Hornets | 78.1% 21.9% | -600 +500 -600 +475 | -11½-110 +12-105 -11½-110 +12-110 | 135 82 | -0.17768-0.18473 | -0.24687 | |
| Detroit Pistons Milwaukee Bucks | 6.6% 93.4% | +875 -1073 +800 -1200 | +16½-110 -16-111 +17-110 -16½-110 | 114 146 | -0.10626-0.11366 | -0.06833 | |
| New York Knicks Phoenix Suns | 42.1% 57.9% | +190 -200 +175 -190 | +5½-110 -5-109 +5½-110 -5-110 | 139 122 | -1.07614-1.03022 | -0.86398 | |
| Houston Rockets Memphis Grizzlies | 64.2% 35.8% | -133 +120 -130 +130 | -2-112 +3-110 -2-110 +3-110 | 103 96 | -0.58573-0.57054 | -0.44284 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Toronto Raptors | 40.5% 59.5% | +105 -120 +110 -120 | +1½-110 -1-111 +1½-110 -1½-110 | 125 104 | -0.75056-0.76336 | -0.90409 | |
| Orlando Magic Boston Celtics | 22.5% 77.5% | +190 -205 +190 -220 | +6-107 -5½-110 +6-110 -5½-110 | 111 128 | -0.41412-0.40651 | -0.25537 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers San Antonio Spurs | 70.3% 29.7% | -175 +155 -170 +160 | -4-110 +4½-111 -4-110 +4½-110 | 115 129 | -0.96420-0.96964 | -1.21285 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Charlotte Hornets | 62.2% 37.8% | -350 +329 -380 +330 | -8½-115 +9½-109 -9-110 +9½-110 | 112 107 | -0.26213-0.25755 | -0.47499 | |
| Detroit Pistons Philadelphia 76ers | 7.5% 92.5% | +791 -1091 +800 -1100 | +15½-105 -15½-105 +15½-110 -15½-110 | 92 124 | -0.11557-0.11441 | -0.07758 | |
| Indiana Pacers Washington Wizards | 77.2% 22.8% | -315 +273 -315 +300 | -8-113 +8½-108 -8½-105 +8½-110 | 123 137 | -1.34316-1.39529 | -1.47740 | |
| Golden State Warriors Los Angeles Clippers | 40.3% 59.7% | +115 -130 +125 -130 | +2½-110 -2½-105 +2½-110 -2-110 | 113 121 | -0.60042-0.58016 | -0.51575 | |
| Utah Jazz Portland Trail Blazers | 38.3% 61.7% | +180 -200 +175 -190 | +5½-110 -5-111 +5-105 -5-110 | 122 114 | -1.05317-1.03022 | -0.96019 |
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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