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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets Sacramento Kings | 43.7% 56.3% | +140 -150 +142 -155 | +3½-105 -3½-108 +4-110 -3½-110 | 117 123 | -0.52736-0.51869 | -0.57364 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Utah Jazz | 36.5% 63.5% | +105 -115 +105 -124 | +1½-108 -1½-108 +1½-110 -1½-110 | 113 118 | -0.64814-0.63190 | -0.45371 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Phoenix Suns | 15.4% 84.6% | +360 -415 +400 -420 | +10-110 -9-108 +10½-110 -10-110 | 109 116 | -0.23884-0.22123 | -0.16706 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Dallas Mavericks | 57.9% 42.1% | -190 +170 -185 +175 | -5-108 +5½-110 -5-110 +5-110 | 126 120 | -0.44809-0.44482 | -0.54713 | |
| Indiana Pacers Miami Heat | 42.9% 57.1% | +170 -175 +170 -182 | +5-110 -4-108 +4½-110 -4-110 | 144 129 | -0.99997-1.00890 | -0.84739 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Chicago Bulls | 51.4% 48.6% | -120 +105 -115 +105 | -1-110 +1½-105 +0-115 +1½-110 | 118 124 | -0.75056-0.74028 | -0.72186 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Milwaukee Bucks | 29.9% 70.1% | +215 -245 +225 -260 | +6½-108 -6-112 +6½-110 -6½-110 | 121 132 | -0.36951-0.35489 | -0.35468 | |
| Orlando Magic Brooklyn Nets | 37.9% 62.1% | +115 -130 +120 -140 | +2½-108 -2-105 +2½-110 -2½-105 | 101 129 | -0.60042-0.57618 | -0.47696 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Detroit Pistons | 65.4% 34.6% | -390 +335 -385 +345 | -9-105 +9-108 -9-110 +9-110 | 110 101 | -0.25374-0.24927 | -0.42508 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Charlotte Hornets | 77.3% 22.7% | -210 +185 -210 +185 | -5-108 +5½-105 -5½-110 +5½-110 | 123 117 | -0.41737-0.41737 | -0.25802 | |
| Golden State Warriors Los Angeles Clippers | 33.2% 66.8% | +185 -195 +180 -200 | +5-103 -5-108 +5½-110 -5-110 | 112 113 | -0.42580-0.42898 | -0.40294 | |
| Denver Nuggets Phoenix Suns | 52.2% 47.8% | -104 +105 -120 +100 | +1-108 +1-110 +0-110 +1-110 | 119 111 | -0.67133-0.65059 | -0.65013 | |
| San Antonio Spurs New Orleans Pelicans | 12.6% 87.4% | +560 -735 +625 -740 | +13-108 -13-106 +13½-110 -13-110 | 106 121 | -0.15883-0.14545 | -0.13446 | |
| New York Knicks Toronto Raptors | 44.0% 56.0% | +110 -125 +105 -125 | +1½-105 -1½-108 +2-110 -1½-110 | 119 106 | -0.77319-0.76029 | -0.81996 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Dallas Mavericks | 21.3% 78.7% | +200 -220 +210 -220 | +6-108 -5½-115 +6½-110 -6-110 | 108 94 | -1.11923-1.14144 | -1.54830 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Boston Celtics | 24.3% 75.7% | +510 -600 +525 -630 | +12-105 -11½-115 +12-110 -12-110 | 119 125 | -0.17501-0.17008 | -0.27885 |
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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