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 -185 | +5½-110 -5-115 +5-110 -5-110 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks Charlotte Hornets | 51.6% 48.4% | +130 -140 +130 -140 | +3-110 -2½-108 +3-110 -2½-110 | 125 106 | -0.85085-0.85085 | -0.66165 | |
| Sacramento Kings Detroit Pistons | 59.3% 40.7% | -230 +200 -220 +207 | -6-108 +6-108 -6-110 +6½-110 | 122 113 | -0.39087-0.38784 | -0.52248 | |
| Phoenix Suns Los Angeles Clippers | 70.8% 29.2% | -240 +210 -235 +210 | -6½-105 +6½-108 -6½-110 +6½-110 | 111 95 | -0.37637-0.37834 | -0.34540 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Utah Jazz | 48.9% 51.1% | -116 +103 -120 +105 | -1-107 +1½-108 -1½-110 +1½-110 | 129 132 | -0.73727-0.75056 | -0.67229 | |
| Miami Heat Houston Rockets | 57.8% 42.2% | -147 +133 -150 +135 | -3-105 +3-108 -2½-110 +3-110 | 111 108 | -0.54299-0.53604 | -0.54782 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Memphis Grizzlies | 39.6% 60.4% | +145 -146 +131 -145 | +3½-108 -3-105 +3½-110 -3-110 | 101 142 | -0.52337-0.54896 | -0.50411 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Los Angeles Clippers | 33.7% 66.3% | +235 -270 +230 -260 | +7½-108 -7-110 +7-110 -7-110 | 88 99 | -0.34293-0.35037 | -0.41128 | |
| Washington Wizards Denver Nuggets | 15.1% 84.9% | +475 -600 +500 -620 | +11½-108 -11½-108 +11½-110 -11½-110 | 128 141 | -0.18473-0.17694 | -0.16328 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Dallas Mavericks | 44.9% 55.1% | +120 -135 +122 -140 | +3-108 -2½-106 +2½-110 -2-110 | 105 90 | -0.81706-0.83073 | -0.80096 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers San Antonio Spurs | 65.7% 34.3% | -280 +250 -290 +260 | -7½-105 +7½-108 -7-110 +7½-110 | 128 112 | -0.32768-0.31741 | -0.42000 | |
| Miami Heat Oklahoma City Thunder | 49.7% 50.3% | -135 +124 -135 +124 | -2½-108 +3-115 -2-110 +2½-110 | 110 108 | -0.57499-0.57499 | -0.69997 | |
| New York Knicks Chicago Bulls | 40.3% 59.7% | +145 -155 +149 -155 | +3½-105 -3½-107 +4-115 -3½-110 | 128 120 | -0.91198-0.92168 | -0.90840 | |
| Sacramento Kings Toronto Raptors | 31.1% 68.9% | +173 -195 +176 -185 | +5-108 -5-108 +5-110 -4½-110 | 124 123 | -1.03125-1.02661 | -1.16648 | |
| Detroit Pistons Charlotte Hornets | 40.3% 59.7% | +165 -172 +170 -185 | +4½-108 -4-113 +4½-110 -4½-110 | 141 134 | -0.98422-1.01255 | -0.90909 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Orlando Magic | 55.4% 44.6% | -140 +133 -140 +134 | -3-108 +3-108 -2½-110 +3-110 | 124 135 | -0.85830-0.86079 | -0.80836 | |
| Golden State Warriors Indiana Pacers | 44.0% 56.0% | -120 +105 -120 +113 | -1½-108 +1½-108 -1½-110 +2-110 | 119 125 | -0.75056-0.77096 | -0.58041 |
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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