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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Jazz Phoenix Suns | 23.8% 76.2% | +180 -200 +180 -190 | +5½-105 -5½-108 +5½-110 -5-110 | 104 126 | -0.42898-0.43510 | -0.27178 | |
| Miami Heat Minnesota Timberwolves | 19.8% 80.2% | +275 -330 +290 -330 | +8½-110 -8-108 +8-110 -8-110 | 90 106 | -0.29823-0.28827 | -0.22078 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Toronto Raptors | 45.5% 54.5% | -190 +170 -180 +170 | -5-105 +5-108 -4½-110 +5-110 | 114 107 | -0.44809-0.45497 | -0.78836 | |
| Indiana Pacers Cleveland Cavaliers | 52.8% 47.2% | -157 +145 -155 +152 | -3½-110 +4-108 -3½-110 +4½-110 | 125 113 | -0.51171-0.50251 | -0.63830 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Washington Wizards | 46.1% 53.9% | -105 -105 -110 -105 | +1-110 +1-108 +0-110 +1-110 | 106 113 | -0.69315-0.70441 | -0.61871 | |
| New York Knicks New Orleans Pelicans | 32.2% 67.8% | +135 -145 +130 -145 | +3½-108 -3-115 +3½-110 -3-110 | 87 96 | -0.54173-0.55080 | -0.38825 | |
| Chicago Bulls Detroit Pistons | 62.1% 37.9% | -135 +125 -135 +125 | -2½-108 +3-108 -2½-105 +3-110 | 102 118 | -0.82968-0.82968 | -0.97054 | |
| Golden State Warriors Sacramento Kings | 43.5% 56.5% | +140 -157 +140 -155 | +3½-108 -3½-108 +3½-110 -3½-105 | 122 114 | -0.90266-0.89968 | -0.83193 | |
| Orlando Magic Portland Trail Blazers | 43.2% 56.8% | -180 +162 -180 +160 | -4½-108 +4½-103 -4½-110 +4½-110 | 102 97 | -0.46608-0.46893 | -0.84035 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Utah Jazz | 56.3% 43.7% | -170 +150 -160 +145 | -4-108 +4½-110 -4-110 +4-110 | 118 120 | -0.94549-0.91937 | -0.82865 | |
| Brooklyn Nets Dallas Mavericks | 29.6% 70.4% | +200 -225 +210 -225 | +6-105 -6-108 +6½-110 -5½-115 | 120 125 | -0.39304-0.38251 | -0.35061 | |
| Houston Rockets San Antonio Spurs | 42.5% 57.5% | +140 -150 +135 -145 | +3½-105 -3-108 +3½-110 -3-110 | 122 126 | -0.52736-0.54173 | -0.55312 | |
| Toronto Raptors Chicago Bulls | 44.6% 55.4% | +120 -135 +120 -135 | +2½-108 -2½-105 +2½-110 -2-115 | 103 104 | -0.58291-0.58291 | -0.59041 | |
| Miami Heat Boston Celtics | 32.0% 68.0% | +305 -360 +290 -350 | +9-110 -8½-108 +8½-110 -8½-110 | 111 119 | -0.27421-0.28493 | -0.38568 | |
| New York Knicks Atlanta Hawks | 40.5% 59.5% | -115 -103 -115 +100 | -1-105 +1-108 +0-110 +1-110 | 126 120 | -0.66711-0.66000 | -0.90471 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Cleveland Cavaliers | 34.5% 65.5% | +120 -133 +120 -135 | +2½-105 -2½-108 +2½-105 -2½-110 | 108 105 | -0.81351-0.81706 | -1.06531 |
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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