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 Orleans Pelicans Washington Wizards | 47.0% 53.0% | +105 -122 +105 -125 | +1½-108 -1½-108 +1½-110 -1½-110 | 132 112 | -0.75451-0.76029 | -0.75411 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Los Angeles Clippers | 42.2% 57.8% | +120 -133 +130 -140 | +2½-110 -2-108 +3-110 -2½-110 | 112 108 | -0.81351-0.85085 | -0.86261 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Phoenix Suns | 68.5% 31.5% | -230 +205 -225 +200 | -6-110 +6½-108 -6-110 +6½-110 | 112 98 | -0.38554-0.39304 | -0.37894 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Houston Rockets | 49.2% 50.8% | -165 +148 -160 +145 | -3½-108 +3½-107 -3½-110 +3½-110 | 104 96 | -0.49933-0.50878 | -0.70989 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Oklahoma City Thunder | 29.2% 70.8% | +155 -170 +155 -170 | +4½-108 -4-110 +4-110 -4-110 | 109 120 | -0.48418-0.48418 | -0.34480 | |
| Utah Jazz Memphis Grizzlies | 31.5% 68.5% | +180 -205 +190 -210 | +5½-108 -5½-108 +5½-110 -5-110 | 118 123 | -0.42615-0.41146 | -0.37797 | |
| Brooklyn Nets Miami Heat | 53.1% 46.9% | -129 +131 -130 +120 | -2-108 +3-110 -2-110 +2½-110 | 102 101 | -0.57012-0.59012 | -0.63243 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Indiana Pacers | 31.6% 68.4% | +180 -205 +190 -210 | +5½-108 -5½-108 +6-110 -5½-110 | 111 116 | -0.42615-0.41146 | -0.37971 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Toronto Raptors | 40.8% 59.2% | +137 -145 +135 -150 | +3-103 -3-108 +3-110 -3-110 | 105 117 | -0.53820-0.53604 | -0.52405 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Detroit Pistons | 63.9% 36.1% | -210 +185 -205 +180 | -5½-108 +5½-102 -5½-110 +6-110 | 123 111 | -0.41737-0.42615 | -0.44859 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Sacramento Kings | 22.9% 77.1% | +265 -285 +300 -290 | +8-108 -7½-110 +8½-110 -7-110 | 136 134 | -1.30885-1.37988 | -1.47473 | |
| Orlando Magic Golden State Warriors | 36.7% 63.3% | +210 -245 +215 -240 | +6½-108 -6½-108 +6½-110 -6½-110 | 115 101 | -1.16360-1.17047 | -1.00272 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Dallas Mavericks | 25.8% 74.2% | +320 -350 +350 -365 | +9-108 -8½-110 +9½-110 -8½-110 | 117 127 | -0.26707-0.24928 | -0.29862 | |
| Utah Jazz Chicago Bulls | 50.0% 50.0% | -135 +120 -135 +120 | -2½-108 +2½-108 -2-110 +2½-110 | 118 126 | -0.81706-0.81706 | -0.69221 | |
| Boston Celtics San Antonio Spurs | 84.3% 15.7% | -1175 +925 -1300 +950 | -14½-110 +15½-115 -15-110 +16-110 | 121 116 | -0.10063-0.09765 | -0.17048 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Los Angeles Lakers | 51.4% 48.6% | -140 +125 -140 +125 | -2½-110 +3-108 -2½-110 +3-110 | 114 130 | -0.83833-0.83833 | -0.72111 |
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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