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 u222½-110 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% | +140 -165 +155 -175 | +5-105 -4½-110 +4½-110 -4½-110 | 102.2 110.3 | 212.5 | o230-110 u232½-110 o229½-110 u231-110 | All Bet Values Active Overall Bet Value Active | ||
| Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18) San Antonio Spurs (62-20) | 54.9% 45.1% | +115 -135 +105 -125 | +2½-110 -2½-110 +2-110 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls Boston Celtics | 17.4% 82.6% | +540 -670 +520 -700 | +14-104 -13½-110 +14½-110 -13½-109 | 105 124 | -0.16515-0.16918 | -0.19157 | |
| Indiana Pacers Brooklyn Nets | 28.2% 71.8% | +194 -222 +190 -220 | +6½-102 -6½-109 +6½-109 -6½-109 | 115 110 | -1.10754-1.09652 | -1.26454 | |
| Detroit Pistons Toronto Raptors | 50.8% 49.2% | -105 -105 +100 -115 | +1-110 -1+100 +1-109 -1-109 | 113 95 | -0.69315-0.72743 | -0.67741 | |
| New York Knicks Philadelphia 76ers | 42.7% 57.3% | -130 +122 -130 +115 | -2-108 +2-102 -2-109 +2½-110 | 138 89 | -0.58609-0.60042 | -0.85057 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Orlando Magic | 20.9% 79.1% | +370 -475 +400 -500 | +11-112 -11+100 +11-110 -10½-109 | 116 108 | -1.58567-1.64222 | -1.56399 | |
| Washington Wizards Cleveland Cavaliers | 10.3% 89.7% | +760 -1050 +775 -1100 | +18-110 -17½-108 +18-110 -17½-105 | 113 138 | -0.11988-0.11750 | -0.10865 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Charlotte Hornets | 39.3% 60.7% | +112 -122 +110 -130 | +2-103 -2-108 +2-109 -2-109 | 107 110 | -0.61967-0.61112 | -0.49880 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Los Angeles Lakers | 80.4% 19.6% | -625 +505 -650 +500 | -14+100 +13½-105 -13-109 +14-105 | 136 108 | -0.17541-0.17589 | -0.21827 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Phoenix Suns | 27.3% 72.7% | +267 -303 +265 -300 | +8+101 -8-110 +8½-110 -8-110 | 111 120 | -0.30926-0.31137 | -0.31899 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Houston Rockets | 30.8% 69.2% | +260 -305 +270 -320 | +9-104 -9-106 +9½-110 -9-109 | 95 102 | -0.31397-0.30361 | -0.36766 | |
| Indiana Pacers New York Knicks | 18.3% 81.7% | +420 -476 +450 -470 | +11½-115 -11-110 +11½-110 -11-109 | 137 134 | -1.66717-1.71108 | -1.69614 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Portland Trail Blazers | 59.3% 40.7% | +148 -160 +140 -145 | +3½+100 -3½-110 +3½-109 -3-110 | 118 135 | -0.50395-0.53299 | -0.89926 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Golden State Warriors | 36.2% 63.8% | +280 -333 +325 -310 | +9-116 -9+104 +9-110 -8-109 | 113 114 | -0.29430-0.27093 | -0.44882 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Los Angeles Lakers | 75.2% 24.8% | -227 +205 -240 +220 | -6½-103 +7-110 -6-109 +7-110 | 119 110 | -0.38682-0.36652 | -0.28453 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Denver Nuggets | 43.8% 56.2% | +126 -135 +130 -135 | +3-110 -3-103 +3-110 -2½-109 | 119 117 | -0.83218-0.84211 | -0.82469 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Minnesota Timberwolves | 29.2% 70.8% | +280 -320 +280 -320 | +8½+104 -8½-110 +9-109 -8½-110 | 116 138 | -0.29670-0.29670 | -0.34465 |
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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