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 New York Knicks | 21.8% 78.2% | +255 -300 +250 -285 | +7½-108 -7½-108 +7½-110 -7½-110 | 102 115 | -0.31888-0.32640 | -0.24607 | |
| Indiana Pacers Philadelphia 76ers | 20.3% 79.7% | +585 -750 +600 -750 | +12½-108 -12-115 +12½-110 -12-110 | 106 120 | -0.15312-0.15007 | -0.22631 | |
| Phoenix Suns Los Angeles Clippers | 50.5% 49.5% | -115 +105 -115 +110 | -1-110 +2-108 -1-110 +1½-110 | 112 95 | -0.64814-0.63673 | -0.68391 | |
| Sacramento Kings Golden State Warriors | 19.2% 80.8% | +395 -500 +400 -475 | +10½-115 -9½-108 +10-110 -10-110 | 125 130 | -0.21706-0.21680 | -0.21318 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Oklahoma City Thunder | 70.3% 29.7% | -435 +360 -380 +350 | -9½-108 +10-110 -10-110 +10-110 | 116 106 | -0.23694-0.24741 | -0.35223 | |
| Washington Wizards Cleveland Cavaliers | 45.4% 54.6% | +150 -170 +155 -160 | +4-108 -4-108 +4-110 -3½-110 | 107 117 | -0.49182-0.49303 | -0.60499 | |
| Utah Jazz New Orleans Pelicans | 23.2% 76.8% | +275 -330 +305 -330 | +8½-108 -8-114 +8½-110 -8-110 | 122 121 | -1.35530-1.41297 | -1.45960 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Atlanta Hawks | 20.9% 79.1% | +375 -450 +400 -480 | +10-108 -9½-111 +10-110 -10-110 | 126 109 | -1.58645-1.63665 | -1.56380 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Los Angeles Lakers | 44.2% 55.8% | +155 -172 +155 -170 | +4-108 -4-108 +4-110 -3½-110 | 106 104 | -0.96029-0.95763 | -0.81550 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Sacramento Kings | 56.6% 43.4% | -140 +120 -135 +120 | -2½-108 +2½-108 -2½-110 +2½-110 | 111 109 | -0.57618-0.58291 | -0.56997 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Denver Nuggets | 23.1% 76.9% | +330 -405 +330 -380 | +9-108 -9-108 +9-110 -8½-110 | 117 122 | -0.25463-0.25755 | -0.26315 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Dallas Mavericks | 31.2% 68.8% | +195 -220 +195 -210 | +6-108 -6-108 +6-110 -5½-110 | 96 137 | -0.40084-0.40573 | -0.37402 | |
| Houston Rockets Milwaukee Bucks | 12.3% 87.7% | +660 -905 +690 -950 | +13½-110 -13-108 +13½-110 -13-110 | 105 125 | -0.13638-0.13094 | -0.13113 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Chicago Bulls | 48.7% 51.3% | -119 +105 -125 +108 | -1½-108 +1½-108 -1½-110 +2-110 | 128 96 | -0.64065-0.62347 | -0.71883 | |
| Toronto Raptors Miami Heat | 37.4% 62.6% | +141 -160 +145 -150 | +3½-105 -3½-108 +3½-110 -3½-110 | 109 112 | -0.51539-0.51896 | -0.46903 | |
| Boston Celtics Orlando Magic | 71.3% 28.7% | -380 +315 -350 +300 | -8½-108 +8½-106 -8½-110 +8½-110 | 126 120 | -0.26572-0.27871 | -0.33825 |
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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