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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks Atlanta Hawks | 37.1% 62.9% | +157 -150 +150 -165 | +4½-110 -3-110 +4-110 -4-110 | 122 101 | -0.93295-0.93869 | -0.99029 | |
| Detroit Pistons Boston Celtics | 14.4% 85.6% | +575 -650 +520 -650 | +12½-110 -12-105 +12½-110 -12-110 | 109 127 | -0.15781-0.17067 | -0.15534 | |
| Miami Heat Brooklyn Nets | 49.3% 50.7% | +112 -120 +110 -125 | +2-110 -1½-107 +2-110 -1½-110 | 105 116 | -0.62315-0.61904 | -0.67919 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Philadelphia 76ers | 46.4% 53.6% | +105 -122 +110 -125 | +2-108 -1½-110 +2-110 -1½-110 | 112 118 | -0.63533-0.61904 | -0.62448 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Charlotte Hornets | 28.8% 71.2% | +180 -205 +185 -197 | +5½-108 -5½-108 +5½-110 -5-110 | 110 120 | -0.42615-0.42460 | -0.33914 | |
| Chicago Bulls Indiana Pacers | 49.8% 50.2% | +130 -137 +136 -140 | +3-105 -3-108 +3½-110 -2½-110 | 113 117 | -0.56084-0.54604 | -0.68925 | |
| Washington Wizards Portland Trail Blazers | 43.7% 56.3% | -123 +115 -115 +102 | -1½-110 +2-108 -1-110 +1½-110 | 126 101 | -0.61153-0.65520 | -0.82686 | |
| Golden State Warriors Los Angeles Clippers | 18.8% 81.2% | +285 -325 +310 -306 | +8½-108 -8-110 +8½-110 -8-110 | 124 134 | -0.29241-0.28036 | -0.20844 | |
| Sacramento Kings Phoenix Suns | 41.2% 58.8% | +120 -135 +125 -135 | +2½-110 -2-108 +3-110 -2½-110 | 109 120 | -0.58291-0.57304 | -0.53065 | |
| Orlando Magic Toronto Raptors | 20.8% 79.2% | +260 -290 +256 -280 | +8-108 -7½-110 +7½-110 -7½-110 | 113 123 | -0.31741-0.32296 | -0.23306 | |
| Boston Celtics Milwaukee Bucks | 30.8% 69.2% | +395 -440 +375 -430 | +10-108 -9½-110 +10-110 -9-110 | 125 131 | -0.22149-0.23071 | -0.36876 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Portland Trail Blazers | 37.4% 62.6% | +112 -120 +115 -120 | +2-108 -1½-110 +2½-110 -1-110 | 115 127 | -0.62315-0.61667 | -0.46780 | |
| Washington Wizards Golden State Warriors | 49.6% 50.4% | +155 -160 +155 -164 | +4-110 -3½-108 +4-110 -3½-110 | 126 135 | -0.49303-0.48937 | -0.68542 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Dallas Mavericks | 28.5% 71.5% | +200 -215 +210 -225 | +5½-108 -5½-107 +6-110 -5½-110 | 124 121 | -1.11438-1.14618 | -1.25614 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Oklahoma City Thunder | 38.5% 61.5% | +133 -145 +140 -145 | +3-108 -3-107 +3½-110 -3-110 | 103 100 | -0.86669-0.88394 | -0.95558 | |
| Orlando Magic Chicago Bulls | 31.3% 68.7% | +165 -173 +160 -180 | +4½-110 -4-108 +4½-110 -4-110 | 100 91 | -0.98556-0.98262 | -1.16012 |
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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