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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Raptors Indiana Pacers | 40.7% 59.3% | +120 -130 +130 -140 | +2½-106 -2½-108 +3-110 -2½-110 | 132 131 | -0.80802-0.85085 | -0.89943 | |
| Brooklyn Nets Atlanta Hawks | 42.3% 57.7% | +140 -155 +140 -160 | +3½-107 -3½-108 +3½-110 -3½-105 | 145 147 | -0.52206-0.51706 | -0.54924 | |
| Washington Wizards Charlotte Hornets | 40.3% 59.7% | +150 -157 +145 -160 | +4-110 -3½-105 +4-110 -3½-110 | 114 117 | -0.50367-0.50878 | -0.51624 | |
| Denver Nuggets Orlando Magic | 61.5% 38.5% | -150 +150 -160 +145 | -3-108 +3½-110 -3½-105 +3½-110 | 119 124 | -0.91629-0.91937 | -0.95423 | |
| Utah Jazz Los Angeles Lakers | 26.2% 73.8% | +260 -300 +250 -295 | +7½-108 -7½-108 +7½-110 -7½-110 | 99 131 | -0.31508-0.32393 | -0.30414 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Phoenix Suns | 13.6% 86.4% | +555 -730 +650 -715 | +12½-108 -12-105 +13-110 -12-110 | 107 120 | -0.16006-0.14148 | -0.14652 | |
| Indiana Pacers Atlanta Hawks | 35.8% 64.2% | +145 -154 +140 -160 | +3½-105 -3½-105 +3½-110 -3½-110 | 157 152 | -0.91046-0.90701 | -1.02778 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Philadelphia 76ers | 15.6% 84.4% | +275 -305 +280 -320 | +8-105 -8-105 +8-110 -7½-110 | 122 119 | -1.34132-1.35973 | -1.85739 | |
| Toronto Raptors Orlando Magic | 42.6% 57.4% | +105 -122 +105 -120 | +1½-105 -1½-108 +1½-110 -1½-110 | 107 126 | -0.63533-0.63885 | -0.55462 | |
| Houston Rockets Golden State Warriors | 24.1% 75.9% | +235 -250 +255 -270 | +7½-115 -7-105 +7-110 -7-110 | 116 121 | -0.34919-0.32644 | -0.27545 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers San Antonio Spurs | 65.7% 34.3% | -350 +295 -345 +300 | -8½-107 +8½-108 -8½-110 +8½-110 | 124 99 | -0.28178-0.27950 | -0.42045 | |
| Miami Heat Chicago Bulls | 44.3% 55.7% | -110 +100 -120 +110 | -1-105 +1½-108 -1½-110 +1½-110 | 118 100 | -0.67015-0.62755 | -0.81430 | |
| Sacramento Kings New Orleans Pelicans | 46.6% 53.4% | -125 +110 -115 +105 | -1½-110 +2-108 -1-110 +1½-105 | 93 129 | -0.77319-0.74028 | -0.62770 | |
| New York Knicks Minnesota Timberwolves | 41.4% 58.6% | +125 -135 +125 -135 | +2½-110 -2-108 +2½-110 -2½-105 | 100 117 | -0.57304-0.57304 | -0.53409 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Washington Wizards | 70.9% 29.1% | -430 +370 -450 +400 | -9½-110 +9½+105 -9½-110 +10-110 | 142 129 | -0.23289-0.21869 | -0.34343 | |
| Boston Celtics Charlotte Hornets | 74.9% 25.1% | -345 +320 -350 +325 | -8½-108 +9-105 -8½-110 +9-110 | 118 121 | -1.44834-1.45994 | -1.38206 |
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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