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 u231½-110 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic Brooklyn Nets | 20.2% 79.8% | +510 -650 +500 -575 | +12-107 -12-108 +12-110 -11½-110 | 102 109 | -0.17323-0.17870 | -0.22502 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Washington Wizards | 43.6% 56.4% | -102 -105 +100 -110 | +1-110 +1-110 +1-110 +0-110 | 127 142 | -0.68605-0.67015 | -0.57359 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Philadelphia 76ers | 49.6% 50.4% | +120 -136 +120 -130 | +2½-110 -2-108 +2½-110 -2-110 | 101 104 | -0.58153-0.59012 | -0.68514 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Milwaukee Bucks | 31.2% 68.8% | +205 -215 +195 -220 | +6-108 -6-105 +6-110 -5½-110 | 115 124 | -0.39229-0.40084 | -0.37373 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Detroit Pistons | 67.5% 32.5% | -290 +255 -290 +260 | -7½-108 +7½-105 -7½-110 +7½-110 | 102 94 | -0.32123-0.31741 | -0.39335 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies New York Knicks | 49.5% 50.5% | -120 +108 -125 +107 | -1½-108 +1½-103 -1½-110 +1½-110 | 127 123 | -0.63203-0.62569 | -0.70366 | |
| Washington Wizards Boston Celtics | 33.6% 66.4% | +275 -320 +290 -325 | +8-108 -7½-110 +8½-110 -8-110 | 121 130 | -0.30011-0.28916 | -0.40980 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Orlando Magic | 40.8% 59.2% | -102 -103 +100 -110 | +1-110 +1½-108 +1-110 +0-110 | 133 103 | -0.69557-0.71668 | -0.89644 | |
| Miami Heat Atlanta Hawks | 32.4% 67.6% | +155 -155 +155 -160 | +4-108 -4-103 +4-110 -3½-110 | 106 98 | -0.93609-0.94358 | -1.12853 | |
| Indiana Pacers Los Angeles Clippers | 55.1% 44.9% | -123 +112 -125 +112 | -1½-110 +2-107 -1½-110 +2-110 | 100 114 | -0.77442-0.77831 | -0.80042 | |
| Golden State Warriors Minnesota Timberwolves | 46.1% 53.9% | -110 +103 -120 +105 | +0-110 +1½-110 -1-110 +2-110 | 137 114 | -0.66291-0.63885 | -0.77347 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Brooklyn Nets | 28.7% 71.3% | +265 -310 +261 -280 | +8-108 -7½-112 +8-110 -7½-110 | 97 111 | -0.30921-0.31915 | -0.33886 | |
| Utah Jazz Phoenix Suns | 32.7% 67.3% | +197 -227 +210 -220 | +6-108 -6-108 +6½-110 -6-110 | 112 113 | -0.39543-0.38472 | -0.39652 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers San Antonio Spurs | 49.1% 50.9% | -102 -115 -103 -110 | +0-102 +0-108 +1-110 +0-110 | 143 138 | -0.72235-0.70920 | -0.71109 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Houston Rockets | 52.0% 48.0% | -124 +112 -125 +110 | -1½-108 +2-108 -1½-110 +2-110 | 105 118 | -0.77638-0.77319 | -0.73468 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Toronto Raptors | 57.5% 42.5% | -137 +125 -130 +135 | -2½-107 +2½-108 -2-110 +2½-110 | 100 105 | -0.83319-0.84513 | -0.85548 |
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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