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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets Los Angeles Clippers | 57.4% 42.6% | -170 +155 -165 +155 | -4-108 +4-105 -4-110 +4-110 | 114 104 | -0.48418-0.48848 | -0.55438 | |
| Utah Jazz Golden State Warriors | 30.1% 69.9% | +280 -310 +269 -300 | +8-108 -8-108 +8-110 -7½-110 | 118 129 | -0.29866-0.30847 | -0.35876 | |
| Detroit Pistons Phoenix Suns | 25.7% 74.3% | +550 -705 +600 -800 | +12-108 -12-108 +12½-110 -12-110 | 102 108 | -0.16184-0.14903 | -0.29725 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers San Antonio Spurs | 47.9% 52.1% | -160 +155 -160 +150 | -3½-108 +4-110 -4-110 +4-110 | 105 94 | -0.49303-0.50078 | -0.73564 | |
| Washington Wizards Miami Heat | 48.6% 51.4% | +135 -145 +135 -150 | +3-108 -3-108 +3-110 -2½-110 | 107 110 | -0.54173-0.53604 | -0.66542 | |
| Sacramento Kings Boston Celtics | 26.7% 73.3% | +245 -290 +270 -295 | +7½-108 -7-112 +8-110 -7-110 | 104 122 | -0.32917-0.30886 | -0.31116 | |
| Chicago Bulls Oklahoma City Thunder | 48.4% 51.6% | -150 +133 -140 +130 | -3-108 +3-105 -3-110 +3-110 | 119 123 | -0.87465-0.85085 | -0.66114 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Houston Rockets | 56.1% 43.9% | -270 +240 -280 +260 | -7-108 +7½-110 -7-110 +7½-110 | 122 128 | -1.24733-1.29543 | -0.82255 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Milwaukee Bucks | 29.0% 71.0% | +155 -167 +160 -175 | +4½-108 -4-110 +4½-110 -4-110 | 102 117 | -0.48673-0.47276 | -0.34307 | |
| Brooklyn Nets Indiana Pacers | 54.8% 45.2% | -160 +150 -155 +145 | -3½-108 +4-110 -3½-110 +4-110 | 117 128 | -0.93156-0.91198 | -0.79392 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Memphis Grizzlies | 46.0% 54.0% | +120 -131 +112 -130 | +2½-110 -2-108 +2-110 -2-110 | 111 132 | -0.58864-0.60679 | -0.61580 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers New York Knicks | 34.2% 65.8% | +155 -165 +150 -160 | +4-108 -3½-115 +4-110 -4-110 | 132 129 | -0.95078-0.93156 | -1.07420 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Orlando Magic | 42.7% 57.3% | +103 -120 +110 -125 | +1½-108 -1½-108 +2-110 -1½-110 | 107 99 | -0.74539-0.77319 | -0.85132 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Charlotte Hornets | 57.9% 42.1% | -245 +210 -235 +210 | -6½-108 +6½-108 -6½-110 +6½-110 | 108 110 | -1.16360-1.15518 | -0.86427 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Golden State Warriors | 23.0% 77.0% | +390 -475 +385 -440 | +10-107 -10-108 +10½-110 -10-110 | 107 124 | -0.22077-0.22558 | -0.26103 | |
| Detroit Pistons Utah Jazz | 23.8% 76.2% | +525 -640 +490 -600 | +12-108 -11½-110 +12-110 -12-110 | 125 116 | -1.85713-1.80126 | -1.43414 |
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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