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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Raptors Orlando Magic | 63.8% 36.2% | -245 +220 -230 +210 | -6½-108 +7-110 -6½-110 +6½-110 | 99 111 | -1.18554-1.15078 | -1.01520 | |
| Sacramento Kings New York Knicks | 39.5% 60.5% | +120 -138 +125 -135 | +3-108 -2½-106 +2½-110 -2-110 | 99 112 | -0.57882-0.57304 | -0.50173 | |
| Phoenix Suns New Orleans Pelicans | 51.4% 48.6% | +145 -160 +150 -165 | +4-108 -3½-110 +4-110 -3½-110 | 124 129 | -0.50878-0.49617 | -0.72142 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Portland Trail Blazers | 30.1% 69.9% | +180 -190 +190 -210 | +5½-110 -5-108 +6-110 -5½-110 | 118 124 | -0.43510-0.41146 | -0.35815 | |
| Utah Jazz Denver Nuggets | 23.7% 76.3% | +475 -600 +500 -600 | +11½-108 -11-115 +11½-110 -11½-110 | 110 115 | -0.18473-0.17768 | -0.27085 | |
| Boston Celtics Golden State Warriors | 56.1% 43.9% | -140 +125 -130 +120 | -2½-105 +2½-108 -2-110 +2½-110 | 107 123 | -0.83833-0.80802 | -0.82399 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Chicago Bulls | 27.2% 72.8% | +175 -195 +180 -195 | +5½-115 -5-108 +5½-110 -5-110 | 115 144 | -0.43833-0.43197 | -0.31759 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Cleveland Cavaliers | 57.6% 42.4% | +167 -180 +173 -190 | +5-108 -4½-110 +5-110 -4½-110 | 102 110 | -0.45907-0.44410 | -0.85760 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Washington Wizards | 51.4% 48.6% | -192 +173 -195 +180 | -5-107 +5-108 -5-110 +5-110 | 114 107 | -0.44281-0.43197 | -0.66477 | |
| Brooklyn Nets Indiana Pacers | 35.0% 65.0% | +290 -330 +277 -320 | +8½-108 -8½-108 +8-110 -8-110 | 136 133 | -1.38454-1.35387 | -1.04931 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Miami Heat | 23.0% 77.0% | +580 -745 +540 -650 | +12½-108 -12-110 +12-110 -12-110 | 115 111 | -1.94526-1.87895 | -1.47059 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Dallas Mavericks | 44.3% 55.7% | +100 -105 +107 -110 | +1-105 +1-115 +2-110 +0-110 | 106 105 | -0.70528-0.73443 | -0.81346 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Utah Jazz | 33.8% 66.2% | -110 +100 -110 +100 | +0-108 +1½-110 +0-110 +1-110 | 118 108 | -0.67015-0.67015 | -1.08329 | |
| Phoenix Suns New Orleans Pelicans | 52.4% 47.6% | -113 +105 -115 +105 | -1-107 +1½-110 -1½-110 +1½-110 | 117 128 | -0.73601-0.74028 | -0.74257 | |
| Detroit Pistons Memphis Grizzlies | 17.5% 82.5% | +430 -510 +430 -485 | +11-108 -11-105 +11-110 -11-110 | 103 114 | -0.20349-0.20505 | -0.19249 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Brooklyn Nets | 35.3% 64.7% | +245 -290 +253 -280 | +7½-108 -7½-107 +7½-110 -7-110 | 116 120 | -0.32917-0.32531 | -0.43600 |
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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