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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic Washington Wizards | 55.3% 44.7% | -175 +170 -180 +170 | -4-105 +4½-110 -4-105 +4½-110 | 116 109 | -0.45869-0.45497 | -0.59176 | |
| Chicago Bulls Charlotte Hornets | 68.6% 31.4% | -550 +475 -550 +500 | -11½-108 +11½-108 -11½-110 +12-110 | 121 91 | -0.18692-0.17980 | -0.37702 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Denver Nuggets | 25.2% 74.8% | +112 -124 +110 -128 | +2-108 -1½-110 +2½-115 -1½-110 | 107 88 | -0.77638-0.77884 | -1.37765 | |
| Boston Celtics Milwaukee Bucks | 44.2% 55.8% | +112 -123 +120 -130 | +2-108 -1½-112 +2-110 -2-110 | 140 99 | -0.77442-0.80802 | -0.81746 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Phoenix Suns | 21.9% 78.1% | +205 -225 +215 -240 | +6-108 -5½-113 +6½-110 -5½-110 | 100 107 | -0.38769-0.37138 | -0.24773 | |
| Sacramento Kings Portland Trail Blazers | 75.9% 24.1% | -1090 +925 -1000 +750 | -14½-108 +15-110 -14-110 +15-110 | 120 80 | -0.10121-0.12170 | -0.27552 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Chicago Bulls | 44.1% 55.9% | -165 +155 -165 +155 | -4-105 +4-108 -4-110 +4½-110 | 121 110 | -0.48848-0.48848 | -0.81783 | |
| Detroit Pistons Oklahoma City Thunder | 25.6% 74.4% | +350 -415 +375 -450 | +9½-108 -9-105 +9½-110 -9½-110 | 106 107 | -0.24355-0.22897 | -0.29555 | |
| Utah Jazz San Antonio Spurs | 58.9% 41.1% | -125 +120 -135 +125 | -1½-108 +2-110 -2-110 +2-110 | 128 117 | -0.59784-0.57304 | -0.52996 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Memphis Grizzlies | 39.6% 60.4% | +112 -125 +110 -130 | +2-108 -2-107 +2-110 -2-110 | 141 132 | -0.77831-0.78250 | -0.92526 | |
| Houston Rockets Brooklyn Nets | 18.0% 82.0% | +430 -535 +460 -530 | +10½-108 -10½-108 +10½-110 -10½-110 | 114 123 | -0.20208-0.19249 | -0.19805 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Philadelphia 76ers | 36.6% 63.4% | +200 -210 +196 -215 | +5½-108 -5-110 +5½-110 -5-110 | 108 116 | -0.40015-0.40211 | -0.45650 | |
| Miami Heat New York Knicks | 29.6% 70.4% | +185 -210 +195 -220 | +6-108 -5½-110 +6-110 -5½-110 | 92 101 | -0.41737-0.40084 | -0.35088 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Indiana Pacers | 74.6% 25.4% | -700 +650 -800 +650 | -12½-107 +13½-110 -13-110 +13½-110 | 149 136 | -0.14183-0.13976 | -0.29248 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Golden State Warriors | 22.9% 77.1% | +320 -360 +330 -355 | +9-108 -8½-110 +9-110 -8½-110 | 109 120 | -0.26562-0.26088 | -0.26046 | |
| Orlando Magic Memphis Grizzlies | 27.4% 72.6% | +210 -245 +225 -250 | +6½-110 -6-108 +6½-110 -6-110 | 108 113 | -0.37449-0.35820 | -0.31975 |
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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