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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets Dallas Mavericks | 13.1% 86.9% | +1050 -1050 +850 -825 | +16-108 -15½-110 +16-110 -15½-110 | 117 109 | -2.44231-2.24848 | -2.03103 | |
| Houston Rockets Memphis Grizzlies | 11.8% 88.2% | +575 -700 +650 -820 | +12½-108 -12½-108 +13-110 -13-110 | 114 151 | -0.15642-0.13941 | -0.12613 | |
| Detroit Pistons Toronto Raptors | 12.9% 87.1% | +700 -825 +700 -900 | +13½-108 -13-116 +13½-110 -13½-110 | 97 118 | -0.13116-0.13005 | -0.13777 | |
| Indiana Pacers Boston Celtics | 21.3% 78.7% | +460 -565 +505 -625 | +11½-105 -11-108 +11½-110 -11-110 | 95 120 | -0.19076-0.17541 | -0.23957 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Washington Wizards | 19.3% 80.7% | +320 -370 +340 -355 | +9-110 -8½-108 +9-110 -8½-110 | 124 136 | -0.26425-0.25564 | -0.21454 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Los Angeles Clippers | 33.8% 66.2% | +175 -199 +175 -180 | +5½-109 -5-108 +5-105 -5-110 | 105 127 | -0.43592-0.44830 | -0.41204 | |
| Charlotte Hornets New Orleans Pelicans | 25.8% 74.2% | +360 -390 +330 -380 | +9-105 -9-108 +9-110 -9-110 | 96 115 | -0.24147-0.25755 | -0.29907 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Brooklyn Nets | 60.8% 39.2% | -145 +133 -147 +135 | -3-108 +3-107 -3-110 +3½-110 | 116 114 | -0.54531-0.53941 | -0.49724 | |
| New York Knicks Orlando Magic | 47.0% 53.0% | -140 +125 -140 +130 | -2½-108 +3-115 -2-110 +2½-110 | 106 111 | -0.83833-0.85085 | -0.63486 | |
| Phoenix Suns Los Angeles Lakers | 52.4% 47.6% | +110 -123 +112 -120 | +2-108 -1½-110 +1½-105 -1½-110 | 111 122 | -0.62237-0.62315 | -0.74137 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Utah Jazz | 45.2% 54.8% | +180 -195 +183 -200 | +5½-105 -5-110 +5½-110 -5-110 | 127 115 | -1.04762-1.06010 | -0.79436 | |
| Houston Rockets Memphis Grizzlies | 14.0% 86.0% | +640 -750 +625 -700 | +12-108 -12-108 +12½-110 -12-110 | 125 130 | -0.14251-0.14638 | -0.15067 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Chicago Bulls | 45.8% 54.2% | -115 +110 -123 +105 | -1-110 +1½-108 -1½-110 +1½-110 | 116 91 | -0.63673-0.63360 | -0.78154 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Minnesota Timberwolves | 45.1% 54.9% | +145 -150 +145 -155 | +3½-108 -3-110 +3½-110 -3-110 | 124 125 | -0.51896-0.51371 | -0.59938 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Milwaukee Bucks | 7.2% 92.8% | +1350 -2300 +1500 -2300 | +19½-105 -19½-108 +19½-110 -19-110 | 94 130 | -0.06950-0.06317 | -0.07450 | |
| New York Knicks Miami Heat | 44.9% 55.1% | +115 -132 +114 -130 | +2-108 -2-108 +2½-110 -2-110 | 120 127 | -0.59746-0.60254 | -0.59595 |
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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