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 Dallas Mavericks | 19.4% 80.6% | +350 -425 +350 -390 | +9½-107 -9½-108 +9-110 -9-110 | 105 114 | -0.24256-0.24623 | -0.21534 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves San Antonio Spurs | 60.3% 39.7% | -230 +200 -220 +200 | -6-108 +6-105 -6-110 +6-110 | 98 107 | -1.12846-1.11923 | -0.92425 | |
| Golden State Warriors Detroit Pistons | 63.8% 36.2% | -290 +250 -300 +261 | -7½-108 +7½-108 -7½-110 +7½-110 | 114 128 | -1.28165-1.31037 | -1.01559 | |
| New York Knicks Cleveland Cavaliers | 40.0% 60.0% | +145 -160 +150 -160 | +3½-105 -3½-108 +4-110 -3½-110 | 108 121 | -0.50878-0.50078 | -0.51123 | |
| Washington Wizards Boston Celtics | 31.7% 68.3% | +355 -420 +370 -420 | +9½-105 -9½-108 +9½-110 -9½-110 | 94 112 | -0.24067-0.23383 | -0.38183 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Los Angeles Clippers | 38.5% 61.5% | +110 -125 +110 -130 | +2-108 -2-107 +2-110 -2-110 | 112 91 | -0.77319-0.78250 | -0.95399 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Dallas Mavericks | 19.3% 80.7% | +420 -525 +415 -500 | +10½-108 -10½-108 +10½-110 -10-110 | 117 111 | -1.68045-1.66617 | -1.64274 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Utah Jazz | 63.4% 36.6% | -150 +135 -150 +140 | -3-108 +3-105 -3-110 +3½-110 | 123 124 | -0.87962-0.89199 | -1.00649 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Milwaukee Bucks | 32.9% 67.1% | +185 -212 +200 -215 | +5½-108 -5½-108 +6-110 -5½-110 | 115 123 | -0.41633-0.39768 | -0.39908 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Chicago Bulls | 46.4% 53.6% | -130 +121 -138 +120 | -2½-108 +2½-107 -2½-110 +2½-110 | 114 109 | -0.58810-0.57882 | -0.76701 | |
| Indiana Pacers Brooklyn Nets | 16.4% 83.6% | +470 -600 +475 -600 | +11-103 -11-108 +11½-110 -11-110 | 125 116 | -1.77255-1.77981 | -1.81051 | |
| Golden State Warriors Charlotte Hornets | 72.8% 27.2% | -480 +390 -450 +415 | -10-108 +10-108 -9½-110 +10-110 | 113 120 | -1.62040-1.65130 | -1.30287 | |
| Miami Heat Sacramento Kings | 57.9% 42.1% | -165 +152 -165 +155 | -4-108 +4-108 -3½-110 +4-110 | 113 119 | -0.94353-0.95078 | -0.86413 | |
| Houston Rockets Portland Trail Blazers | 27.2% 72.8% | +160 -180 +160 -180 | +4-108 -4-108 +4-110 -4-110 | 111 125 | -0.46893-0.46893 | -0.31686 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Phoenix Suns | 23.4% 76.6% | +275 -310 +275 -280 | +8½-108 -8-115 +8-105 -7-110 | 111 124 | -0.30209-0.30889 | -0.26708 | |
| Utah Jazz Denver Nuggets | 22.2% 77.8% | +255 -300 +275 -305 | +7½-108 -7½-108 +7½-110 -7½-110 | 101 117 | -0.31888-0.30313 | -0.25130 |
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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