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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans San Antonio Spurs | 67.8% 32.2% | -205 +180 -190 +176 | -5½-108 +5½-108 -5-110 +5½-110 | 129 110 | -0.42615-0.44020 | -0.38812 | |
| Chicago Bulls Milwaukee Bucks | 28.6% 71.4% | +230 -270 +230 -260 | +7-108 -7-108 +7½-110 -7-110 | 118 113 | -1.22615-1.21885 | -1.25155 | |
| Denver Nuggets Oklahoma City Thunder | 39.9% 60.1% | +100 -103 +100 -110 | +1-110 +1-108 +1-110 +0-110 | 131 126 | -0.70051-0.71668 | -0.91834 | |
| Sacramento Kings Atlanta Hawks | 32.8% 67.2% | +165 -185 +165 -175 | +4½-105 -4½-108 +4½-110 -4-110 | 106 115 | -0.45828-0.46561 | -0.39686 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Boston Celtics | 34.6% 65.4% | +195 -210 +200 -210 | +6-108 -5½-113 +6½-110 -6-110 | 112 125 | -0.40573-0.40015 | -0.42509 | |
| Washington Wizards Miami Heat | 47.0% 53.0% | +173 -195 +170 -185 | +5-108 -5-108 +5-110 -4½-110 | 105 113 | -0.44093-0.45144 | -0.63486 | |
| Brooklyn Nets Toronto Raptors | 55.8% 44.2% | -137 +125 -140 +130 | -2½-108 +2½-108 -2½-110 +3-110 | 112 98 | -0.57033-0.55696 | -0.58304 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Cleveland Cavaliers | 37.0% 63.0% | +245 -265 +250 -280 | +7½-110 -7-105 +7½-110 -7½-110 | 96 114 | -0.33593-0.32768 | -0.46253 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Charlotte Hornets | 35.3% 64.7% | +155 -170 +160 -170 | +4½-115 -4-108 +4½-110 -4-110 | 101 107 | -0.48418-0.47678 | -0.43614 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Indiana Pacers | 46.8% 53.2% | -130 +115 -130 +115 | -2-108 +2-108 -1½-110 +2-110 | 115 101 | -0.60042-0.60042 | -0.75858 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Phoenix Suns | 26.2% 73.8% | +360 -400 +375 -420 | +9½-108 -9½-108 +10-110 -9½-110 | 105 115 | -0.24038-0.23163 | -0.30327 | |
| Detroit Pistons Denver Nuggets | 24.2% 75.8% | +525 -625 +485 -600 | +12-108 -11½-113 +12-110 -11½-110 | 110 108 | -1.85438-1.79414 | -1.41774 | |
| Sacramento Kings Memphis Grizzlies | 37.2% 62.8% | +133 -140 +131 -140 | +3-108 -2½-108 +3-110 -2½-110 | 113 109 | -0.85830-0.85334 | -0.98935 | |
| Brooklyn Nets Philadelphia 76ers | 60.4% 39.6% | -300 +270 -320 +282 | -7½-108 +8-110 -7½-110 +8-110 | 106 115 | -1.32840-1.36367 | -0.92644 | |
| Utah Jazz Los Angeles Clippers | 48.5% 51.5% | +120 -130 +122 -130 | +2½-110 -2-108 +2½-110 -2½-110 | 114 121 | -0.59012-0.58609 | -0.66380 | |
| Miami Heat Minnesota Timberwolves | 20.9% 79.1% | +290 -350 +320 -330 | +8½-108 -8-112 +8½-110 -8-110 | 101 105 | -0.28493-0.27022 | -0.23443 |
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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