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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers New York Knicks | 43.4% 56.6% | -125 +115 -125 +115 | -1½-108 +2-110 -2-110 +2-110 | 119 112 | -0.60825-0.60825 | -0.83579 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Los Angeles Lakers | 35.4% 64.6% | +133 -139 +130 -144 | +3-108 -2½-110 +3-110 -3-110 | 134 130 | -0.85658-0.85755 | -1.03979 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Phoenix Suns | 54.7% 45.3% | -153 +140 -140 +140 | -3-108 +3-105 -2½-110 +3-110 | 125 100 | -0.52415-0.53900 | -0.60331 | |
| Washington Wizards Sacramento Kings | 24.7% 75.3% | +270 -290 +285 -305 | +7½-108 -7-110 +8½-110 -7½-110 | 125 111 | -1.32208-1.36082 | -1.39776 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Denver Nuggets | 36.6% 63.4% | +182 -210 +180 -190 | +5½-108 -5-115 +5½-110 -5-110 | 107 120 | -0.42098-0.43510 | -0.45517 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Oklahoma City Thunder | 44.1% 55.9% | +108 -120 +110 -120 | +2-113 -1½-108 +1½-110 -1-110 | 128 125 | -0.75824-0.76336 | -0.81837 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Houston Rockets | 65.2% 34.8% | -260 +230 -240 +240 | -7-105 +7-108 -7-110 +7-110 | 112 106 | -0.35037-0.34831 | -0.42725 | |
| Indiana Pacers Miami Heat | 35.2% 64.8% | +210 -235 +210 -225 | +6½-108 -6-110 +6½-110 -6-110 | 111 108 | -1.15518-1.14618 | -1.04529 | |
| Detroit Pistons Atlanta Hawks | 21.3% 78.7% | +360 -440 +374 -400 | +9½-108 -9½-108 +9½-110 -9½-110 | 105 130 | -0.23649-0.23405 | -0.23913 | |
| Chicago Bulls New York Knicks | 37.0% 63.0% | +195 -220 +196 -215 | +6-108 -6-107 +6-110 -6-110 | 118 117 | -1.10794-1.10537 | -0.99487 | |
| Toronto Raptors Cleveland Cavaliers | 28.9% 71.1% | +175 -190 +170 -190 | +4½-108 -4½-108 +4½-105 -4½-110 | 118 107 | -1.03022-1.01846 | -1.24296 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Boston Celtics | 20.6% 79.4% | +360 -430 +375 -425 | +9½-108 -9½-108 +9½-110 -9-110 | 109 121 | -0.23739-0.23116 | -0.23081 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Brooklyn Nets | 43.3% 56.7% | +118 -132 +125 -130 | +2½-108 -2-109 +2½-110 -2½-110 | 100 118 | -0.59124-0.58016 | -0.56722 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Philadelphia 76ers | 36.1% 63.9% | +155 -161 +150 -160 | +4-110 -3½-105 +4-110 -3½-110 | 114 119 | -0.49209-0.50078 | -0.44758 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Orlando Magic | 23.5% 76.5% | +200 -220 +200 -215 | +6-105 -6-108 +6-110 -6-110 | 113 133 | -0.39531-0.39768 | -0.26770 | |
| Washington Wizards Utah Jazz | 20.8% 79.2% | +235 -270 +230 -260 | +7-105 -7-108 +7-105 -7-110 | 112 120 | -0.34293-0.35037 | -0.23270 |
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.
Related Blog Posts
2026-2027 Preseason CFB Conference Projections
Our preseason 2026-2027 conference projections for every FBS team.
Why Bigger Markets Make Better Predictions
Sports betting and prediction markets get sharper as more money flows through them.
What Are Power Ratings In Sports Betting?
Use custom power ratings to cut through the noise in sports betting
Realistic Expected ROI Target for Sports Bettors
Learn what a realistic expected ROI looks like in sports betting
Journey To March
Announcing Journey to March, a new interactive bracket projection site