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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers Orlando Magic | 50.7% 49.3% | -155 +135 -160 +140 | -3½-108 +4-115 -3½-110 +4-115 | 101 120 | -0.88724-0.90701 | -0.70710 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Indiana Pacers | 41.2% 58.8% | +170 -190 +175 -178 | +5-105 -5-108 +5-110 -5-110 | 125 124 | -1.01846-1.01550 | -0.88792 | |
| Atlanta Hawks New Orleans Pelicans | 39.6% 60.4% | +115 -126 +120 -130 | +2-110 -1½-108 +2½-115 -2-110 | 123 105 | -0.78785-0.80802 | -0.92632 | |
| Phoenix Suns Philadelphia 76ers | 36.9% 63.1% | +210 -240 +210 -225 | +6½-108 -6½-105 +6½-110 -6-110 | 100 112 | -0.37637-0.38251 | -0.46024 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Portland Trail Blazers | 48.9% 51.1% | -160 +145 -155 +145 | -3½-110 +4-108 -3½-110 +3½-105 | 113 115 | -0.91937-0.91198 | -0.67103 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Denver Nuggets | 34.3% 65.7% | +190 -215 +200 -225 | +6-108 -5½-116 +6-110 -6-110 | 114 125 | -0.40893-0.39304 | -0.41948 | |
| Washington Wizards Miami Heat | 27.8% 72.2% | +320 -395 +360 -400 | +8½-105 -8-108 +9-110 -8½-110 | 114 121 | -0.26112-0.24038 | -0.32523 | |
| Golden State Warriors Oklahoma City Thunder | 57.6% 42.4% | -235 +210 -240 +215 | -6-108 +6½-110 -6-110 +6½-110 | 141 139 | -0.37834-0.37138 | -0.55226 | |
| Brooklyn Nets Chicago Bulls | 34.6% 65.4% | +150 -165 +155 -170 | +4-108 -4-107 +4-110 -4-110 | 109 107 | -0.93869-0.95763 | -1.06088 | |
| New York Knicks Milwaukee Bucks | 28.5% 71.5% | +185 -205 +185 -210 | +5½-110 -5-108 +5½-110 -5-110 | 105 110 | -0.42006-0.41737 | -0.33598 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Indiana Pacers | 51.9% 48.1% | -134 +120 -133 +120 | -2½-105 +2½-108 -2-110 +2½-110 | 116 121 | -0.81529-0.81351 | -0.73124 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Phoenix Suns | 20.0% 80.0% | +420 -490 +400 -480 | +10½-105 -10½-108 +10½-110 -10½-110 | 132 121 | -1.67121-1.63665 | -1.60774 | |
| Orlando Magic Utah Jazz | 52.6% 47.4% | -120 +110 -125 +110 | -1½-108 +2-108 -1½-110 +2-110 | 115 113 | -0.62755-0.61904 | -0.64166 | |
| Detroit Pistons New Orleans Pelicans | 27.2% 72.8% | +170 -180 +165 -175 | +4½-105 -4½-108 +4½-110 -4½-110 | 116 125 | -0.45497-0.46561 | -0.31701 | |
| Toronto Raptors Philadelphia 76ers | 27.2% 72.8% | +250 -280 +270 -280 | +7½-110 -7-108 +7½-110 -7-110 | 99 114 | -0.32768-0.31247 | -0.31777 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Lakers | 32.4% 67.6% | +130 -140 +135 -145 | +3-108 -3-105 +3-110 -3-110 | 125 130 | -0.55696-0.54173 | -0.39093 |
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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