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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Raptors Houston Rockets | 32.2% 67.8% | +165 -175 +170 -185 | +5-115 -5+102 +4½-109 -4½-109 | 99 113 | -0.46561-0.45144 | -0.38828 | |
| Phoenix Suns Milwaukee Bucks | 53.9% 46.1% | -128 +116 -130 +115 | -2-110 +2-102 -2-109 +2½-115 | 129 114 | -0.60139-0.60042 | -0.61860 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Atlanta Hawks | 28.8% 71.2% | +330 -385 +350 -410 | +10-110 -10-103 +10½-110 -10-109 | 112 124 | -0.25693-0.24406 | -0.33906 | |
| Detroit Pistons Brooklyn Nets | 82.9% 17.1% | -1111 +825 -1200 +775 | -15-112 +15+102 -15-109 +15½-109 | 138 100 | -0.11140-0.11672 | -0.18804 | |
| Washington Wizards Miami Heat | 14.4% 85.6% | +825 -909 +800 -1200 | +15½-104 -15½-106 +16-109 -15-110 | 129 150 | -0.11334-0.11366 | -0.15506 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Philadelphia 76ers | 32.1% 67.9% | +160 -172 +165 -175 | +5-104 -4½-110 +4½-105 -4-110 | 129 139 | -0.47514-0.46561 | -0.38715 | |
| New York Knicks Los Angeles Clippers | 55.8% 44.2% | -123 +112 -130 +115 | -1½-110 +2-108 -2-109 +2½-110 | 118 126 | -0.77442-0.79536 | -0.81746 | |
| Golden State Warriors Utah Jazz | 72.9% 27.1% | -244 +225 -255 +230 | -6½+100 +6½-110 -6-109 +6½-110 | 116 119 | -1.19551-1.21503 | -1.30597 | |
| Denver Nuggets Oklahoma City Thunder | 34.1% 65.9% | +135 -143 +140 -155 | +3½-108 -3½-102 +3½-110 -3-109 | 126 129 | -0.54412-0.52206 | -0.41724 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Brooklyn Nets | 51.9% 48.1% | +108 -120 +105 -110 | +1+103 -1-110 +1½-110 +0-110 | 115 126 | -0.63203-0.65817 | -0.73257 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Cleveland Cavaliers | 22.5% 77.5% | +600 -769 +600 -800 | +14-105 -14+102 +14½-110 -14-109 | 101 115 | -0.14966-0.14903 | -0.25458 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Phoenix Suns | 59.6% 40.4% | -190 +170 -190 +175 | -5-102 +5-110 -4½-110 +5½-115 | 99 111 | -1.01846-1.03022 | -0.90748 | |
| Chicago Bulls Sacramento Kings | 68.2% 31.8% | -180 +170 -185 +175 | -4½-105 +4+103 -4½-109 +4½-105 | 110 126 | -1.00641-1.02427 | -1.14489 | |
| Indiana Pacers Portland Trail Blazers | 21.1% 78.9% | +334 -400 +370 -410 | +9½-110 -9½-101 +9½-109 -9-105 | 111 131 | -0.25310-0.23481 | -0.23748 | |
| Houston Rockets San Antonio Spurs | 36.0% 64.0% | +186 -220 +185 -210 | +6-107 -5½-115 +6-110 -5½-109 | 120 145 | -0.41118-0.41737 | -0.44562 | |
| Orlando Magic Milwaukee Bucks | 69.5% 30.5% | -204 +183 -210 +190 | -6-106 +6-104 -6-109 +6½-115 | 130 91 | -0.42303-0.41146 | -0.36330 |
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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