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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Wizards Orlando Magic | 13.9% 86.1% | +360 -445 +400 -425 | +10-105 -10-108 +10½-110 -10-110 | 125 130 | -0.23605-0.22078 | -0.14944 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Golden State Warriors | 42.5% 57.5% | +110 -115 +115 -130 | +2-108 -1½-105 +2½-110 -2-110 | 114 120 | -0.63673-0.60042 | -0.55274 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Oklahoma City Thunder | 28.9% 71.1% | +170 -185 +175 -190 | +5-105 -5-108 +5½-110 -5-110 | 110 133 | -0.45144-0.44150 | -0.34060 | |
| Utah Jazz Minnesota Timberwolves | 9.6% 90.4% | +480 -550 +525 -650 | +11½-108 -11-110 +12-110 -11½-110 | 90 101 | -0.18545-0.16941 | -0.10048 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Chicago Bulls | 68.0% 32.0% | -430 +420 -450 +400 | -10-107 +10½-108 -10-110 +10½-110 | 113 120 | -1.65229-1.62745 | -1.13909 | |
| Atlanta Hawks San Antonio Spurs | 69.8% 30.2% | -235 +210 -245 +220 | -6-110 +6½-108 -6½-110 +7-110 | 137 135 | -0.37834-0.36468 | -0.36004 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Brooklyn Nets | 19.2% 80.8% | +325 -380 +320 -360 | +9½-112 -9-108 +9½-110 -9-110 | 129 128 | -1.47355-1.45556 | -1.64901 | |
| Detroit Pistons New York Knicks | 8.6% 91.4% | +695 -900 +700 -1000 | +14½-108 -14-115 +14½-110 -14½-110 | 112 118 | -0.13083-0.12883 | -0.09008 | |
| Indiana Pacers Miami Heat | 42.7% 57.3% | +145 -160 +145 -165 | +4-108 -3½-110 +4-115 -3½-110 | 132 142 | -0.50878-0.50411 | -0.55652 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Cleveland Cavaliers | 12.4% 87.6% | +490 -600 +500 -600 | +12½-115 -12-108 +12-110 -12-110 | 103 95 | -1.80126-1.81529 | -2.08538 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Sacramento Kings | 49.3% 50.7% | -120 +110 -120 +105 | -1½-110 +2-108 -1-110 +1½-105 | 131 117 | -0.62755-0.63885 | -0.70714 | |
| Houston Rockets Denver Nuggets | 21.3% 78.7% | +375 -420 +375 -440 | +10½-115 -9½-110 +10½-110 -10-110 | 124 134 | -0.23163-0.22983 | -0.23932 | |
| Utah Jazz Memphis Grizzlies | 48.3% 51.7% | +150 -160 +155 -165 | +4-110 -3½-108 +4-110 -3½-110 | 91 105 | -0.50078-0.48848 | -0.66027 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers New Orleans Pelicans | 52.1% 47.9% | +120 -134 +120 -135 | +3-108 -2½-110 +2½-110 -2½-110 | 114 124 | -0.58431-0.58291 | -0.73708 | |
| Phoenix Suns Toronto Raptors | 55.5% 44.5% | -155 +145 -155 +145 | -3-108 +3½-110 -3½-105 +3½-110 | 105 112 | -0.91198-0.91198 | -0.80973 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Detroit Pistons | 71.2% 28.8% | -290 +265 -285 +260 | -7-110 +7½+100 -7½-105 +7½-110 | 133 107 | -0.31367-0.31864 | -0.34017 |
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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