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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets Los Angeles Clippers | 28.4% 71.6% | +255 -280 +250 -280 | +7½-102 -7½-108 +7½-110 -7½-110 | 100 106 | -0.32375-0.32768 | -0.33416 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Portland Trail Blazers | 63.8% 36.2% | -410 +360 -390 +335 | -9½-105 +9½-108 -9-110 +9½-110 | 107 95 | -0.23934-0.25374 | -0.44998 | |
| Phoenix Suns Utah Jazz | 59.5% 40.5% | -185 +180 -190 +180 | -5-108 +5½-110 -5-110 +5½-110 | 131 128 | -0.43838-0.43510 | -0.51918 | |
| Orlando Magic Chicago Bulls | 44.9% 55.1% | +150 -160 +150 -165 | +4-108 -3½-115 +4-110 -4-110 | 103 97 | -0.93156-0.93869 | -0.80120 | |
| Denver Nuggets New Orleans Pelicans | 60.4% 39.6% | -180 +165 -190 +170 | -4½-110 +5-108 -5-110 +5-110 | 110 115 | -0.99458-1.01846 | -0.92571 | |
| Detroit Pistons Cleveland Cavaliers | 29.6% 70.4% | +330 -380 +330 -380 | +9-105 -8½-108 +9-110 -8½-110 | 100 108 | -0.25755-0.25755 | -0.35069 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Atlanta Hawks | 49.1% 50.9% | -115 +105 -125 +110 | -1-110 +1½-108 -1½-110 +1½-110 | 126 116 | -0.64814-0.61904 | -0.71223 | |
| Boston Celtics Toronto Raptors | 63.9% 36.1% | -380 +320 -375 +330 | -8½-115 +9-108 -9-110 +9½-110 | 108 105 | -0.26295-0.25819 | -0.44716 | |
| Sacramento Kings San Antonio Spurs | 65.0% 35.0% | -340 +295 -330 +285 | -8½-108 +8½-105 -8½-110 +8½-110 | 129 120 | -0.28338-0.29152 | -0.43080 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Charlotte Hornets | 68.4% 31.6% | -330 +310 -345 +315 | -8-115 +8½-108 -8-110 +8½-110 | 130 99 | -0.27598-0.27064 | -0.37962 | |
| New York Knicks Washington Wizards | 63.2% 36.8% | -270 +240 -270 +235 | -7-110 +7½-108 -7-110 +7-105 | 120 99 | -0.33865-0.34293 | -0.45855 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Golden State Warriors | 57.8% 42.2% | -150 +150 -150 +135 | -3-108 +3½-110 -3-110 +3½-110 | 128 109 | -0.51083-0.53604 | -0.54887 | |
| Brooklyn Nets Miami Heat | 41.7% 58.3% | +140 -150 +140 -160 | +3½-108 -3-110 +3½-110 -3½-110 | 115 122 | -0.52736-0.51706 | -0.54003 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Portland Trail Blazers | 69.9% 30.1% | -440 +360 -450 +400 | -9½-110 +10-108 -9½-110 +10-110 | 109 95 | -0.23649-0.21869 | -0.35799 | |
| Sacramento Kings Los Angeles Lakers | 46.8% 53.2% | +100 -110 +100 -115 | +1-108 -1-105 +1-110 +0-110 | 125 110 | -0.71668-0.72743 | -0.75907 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Phoenix Suns | 34.9% 65.1% | +150 -165 +155 -165 | +4½-115 -4-108 +4½-110 -4-105 | 115 133 | -0.49617-0.48848 | -0.42963 |
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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