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 Golden State Warriors | 37.3% 62.7% | +230 -255 +224 -245 | +6½-109 -6-110 +6½-110 -6-110 | 107 123 | -0.35197-0.36090 | -0.46721 | |
| Toronto Raptors Philadelphia 76ers | 37.6% 62.4% | +170 -184 +175 -190 | +5-109 -4½-111 +5-110 -4½-110 | 111 131 | -0.45213-0.44150 | -0.47191 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Memphis Grizzlies | 36.4% 63.6% | +230 -260 +250 -260 | +6½-109 -6½-109 +7-110 -6½-110 | 130 117 | -1.21885-1.26068 | -1.01013 | |
| Utah Jazz Dallas Mavericks | 56.2% 43.8% | -230 +210 -230 +210 | -5-110 +5½-109 -5½-110 +5½-110 | 99 93 | -0.38037-0.38037 | -0.57624 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Los Angeles Clippers | 40.4% 59.6% | -123 +110 -115 +105 | -1½-109 +1½-109 -1-110 +1-110 | 105 101 | -0.62237-0.64814 | -0.90637 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Cleveland Cavaliers | 44.8% 55.2% | -135 +125 -130 +125 | -2½-108 +2½-105 -2-110 +2½-110 | 107 101 | -0.57304-0.58016 | -0.80372 | |
| San Antonio Spurs New Orleans Pelicans | 38.7% 61.3% | +185 -200 +187 -210 | +5½-109 -5-110 +5½-110 -5-110 | 103 113 | -0.42286-0.41499 | -0.48933 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Atlanta Hawks | 40.0% 60.0% | +185 -210 +190 -210 | +5½-109 -5-110 +5½-110 -5½-105 | 103 132 | -0.41737-0.41146 | -0.51049 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Minnesota Timberwolves | 35.9% 64.1% | +140 -145 +136 -150 | +3½-109 -3-110 +3½-110 -3-110 | 104 109 | -0.53299-0.53428 | -0.44547 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Brooklyn Nets | 32.5% 67.5% | +415 -470 +401 -485 | +9½-109 -9-115 +9½-110 -9-110 | 108 115 | -0.21146-0.21572 | -0.39282 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Denver Nuggets | 17.8% 82.2% | +205 -235 +220 -230 | +6-105 -6-109 +6-110 -5½-110 | 146 141 | -1.14407-1.17257 | -1.72434 | |
| Golden State Warriors New Orleans Pelicans | 36.9% 63.1% | -260 +240 -260 +250 | -6½-108 +7-105 -7-110 +7½-110 | 128 107 | -0.34163-0.33332 | -0.99777 | |
| Sacramento Kings Phoenix Suns | 11.3% 88.7% | +425 -465 +425 -500 | +10-109 -10-105 +10-110 -10-110 | 116 109 | -1.67163-1.68174 | -2.18267 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Dallas Mavericks | 26.6% 73.4% | +420 -500 +405 -480 | +10½-110 -10-109 +10-110 -10-110 | 120 130 | -0.20764-0.21453 | -0.30927 | |
| Utah Jazz Portland Trail Blazers | 70.7% 29.3% | -2150 +1300 -2100 +1400 | -16½-110 +17-109 -16½-110 +17-110 | 111 80 | -0.07209-0.06751 | -0.34702 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Los Angeles Clippers | 26.6% 73.4% | +580 -800 +620 -700 | +12-109 -12-109 +12-110 -11½-110 | 88 138 | -0.15310-0.14733 | -0.30922 |
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.
Related Blog Posts
2026-2027 Preseason CFB Conference Projections
Our preseason 2026-2027 conference projections for every FBS team.
Why Bigger Markets Make Better Predictions
Sports betting and prediction markets get sharper as more money flows through them.
What Are Power Ratings In Sports Betting?
Use custom power ratings to cut through the noise in sports betting
Realistic Expected ROI Target for Sports Bettors
Learn what a realistic expected ROI looks like in sports betting
Journey To March
Announcing Journey to March, a new interactive bracket projection site