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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Clippers Toronto Raptors | 32.5% 67.5% | +155 -160 +155 -165 | +4-110 -3½-108 +4-110 -4-110 | 124 113 | -0.94358-0.95078 | -1.12276 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Indiana Pacers | 49.8% 50.2% | -120 +109 -118 +105 | -1½-108 +2-110 -1-110 +1½-110 | 114 129 | -0.76081-0.74651 | -0.68864 | |
| Houston Rockets Boston Celtics | 11.6% 88.4% | +1000 -1400 +875 -1200 | +15-108 -15-108 +15-110 -14½-110 | 102 126 | -0.09295-0.10536 | -0.12386 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Washington Wizards | 58.2% 41.8% | -180 +165 -180 +170 | -4½-108 +4½-108 -4-110 +5-110 | 111 116 | -0.99458-1.00641 | -0.87347 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Orlando Magic | 39.6% 60.4% | +133 -138 +130 -140 | +3-108 -2½-110 +3-110 -2½-110 | 129 110 | -0.85484-0.85085 | -0.92639 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Portland Trail Blazers | 24.4% 75.6% | +185 -205 +181 -200 | +5½-108 -5-114 +5½-110 -5-110 | 113 124 | -0.42006-0.42776 | -0.27990 | |
| Utah Jazz San Antonio Spurs | 66.5% 33.5% | -182 +165 -180 +165 | -4½-108 +4½-108 -4½-110 +5-110 | 122 126 | -0.99704-0.99458 | -1.09479 | |
| Indiana Pacers New Orleans Pelicans | 39.3% 60.7% | +112 -125 +115 -130 | +2-110 -1½-108 +2-110 -2-110 | 93 113 | -0.61467-0.60042 | -0.49905 | |
| Houston Rockets Chicago Bulls | 25.3% 74.7% | +230 -265 +230 -265 | +7-108 -7-105 +7-110 -6½-110 | 133 118 | -1.22258-1.22258 | -1.37302 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Miami Heat | 40.6% 59.4% | -102 -114 +105 -110 | +1-110 +0-108 +1-110 +0-110 | 110 113 | -0.66674-0.65817 | -0.52042 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Detroit Pistons | 57.1% 42.9% | -215 +195 -215 +195 | -5½-115 +6-108 -5½-110 +6-110 | 142 131 | -0.40323-0.40323 | -0.56054 | |
| Brooklyn Nets Cleveland Cavaliers | 38.3% 61.7% | +113 -130 +118 -130 | +2½-108 -2-110 +2½-110 -2-110 | 125 117 | -0.79023-0.80298 | -0.95988 | |
| Phoenix Suns Denver Nuggets | 38.7% 61.3% | +160 -175 +170 -170 | +4½-108 -4-110 +4½-110 -4-110 | 125 128 | -0.47276-0.46262 | -0.48968 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Golden State Warriors | 69.3% 30.7% | -270 +240 -270 +250 | -7-110 +7½-108 -7-110 +7½-110 | 109 123 | -1.24733-1.26808 | -1.17970 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Boston Celtics | 37.3% 62.7% | +185 -210 +190 -210 | +6-108 -5½-110 +6-110 -5½-110 | 118 139 | -0.41737-0.41146 | -0.46722 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Dallas Mavericks | 24.9% 75.1% | +260 -280 +260 -290 | +7½-108 -7½-106 +7½-110 -7½-110 | 115 124 | -0.31990-0.31741 | -0.28576 |
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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