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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers Atlanta Hawks | 24.8% 75.2% | +550 -750 +550 -700 | +12½-109 -12-115 +12-110 -12-110 | 128 131 | -0.16073-0.16198 | -0.28478 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Oklahoma City Thunder | 71.4% 28.6% | -1200 +825 -1200 +950 | -15-109 +15-105 -14½-110 +15-110 | 125 118 | -0.11075-0.09820 | -0.33752 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Orlando Magic | 64.5% 35.5% | -600 +500 -660 +520 | -11-109 +11½-115 -10½-110 +11½-110 | 116 114 | -0.17768-0.17036 | -0.43781 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Boston Celtics | 34.5% 65.5% | +240 -275 +250 -250 | +7-109 -7-109 +7½-110 -7-110 | 95 92 | -1.25085-1.25278 | -1.06520 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Detroit Pistons | 51.2% 48.8% | -165 +155 -170 +160 | -3½-112 +4-109 -3½-110 +4½-110 | 106 102 | -0.48848-0.47678 | -0.66884 | |
| New York Knicks Brooklyn Nets | 35.7% 64.3% | +200 -225 +200 -220 | +6-110 -5½-109 +6-110 -5-110 | 107 110 | -0.39304-0.39531 | -0.44206 | |
| Washington Wizards Portland Trail Blazers | 43.1% 56.9% | -275 +250 -260 +230 | -6½-109 +7-110 -6½-110 +7-110 | 118 127 | -1.27165-1.21885 | -0.56412 | |
| Toronto Raptors Denver Nuggets | 24.2% 75.8% | +245 -280 +245 -260 | +7-105 -7-109 +7½-110 -7-110 | 127 115 | -1.26471-1.25037 | -1.42068 | |
| Sacramento Kings Utah Jazz | 32.0% 68.0% | +335 -400 +345 -400 | +8½-109 -8½-109 +9-110 -8½-110 | 125 134 | -0.25260-0.24756 | -0.38494 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Golden State Warriors | 38.7% 61.3% | -130 +116 -130 +110 | -2-109 +2-104 -2-110 +2-110 | 109 122 | -0.79791-0.78250 | -0.48892 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Chicago Bulls | 42.8% 57.2% | +177 -185 +175 -185 | +5-105 -5-109 +5-110 -4½-110 | 91 101 | -0.44222-0.44482 | -0.55919 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Miami Heat | 45.8% 54.2% | +150 -165 +153 -160 | +4-110 -3½-109 +4-110 -3½-110 | 113 104 | -0.93869-0.93879 | -0.77979 | |
| Indiana Pacers San Antonio Spurs | 43.9% 56.1% | +105 -120 +110 -123 | +1½-109 -1½-107 +2-110 -1½-110 | 119 108 | -0.75056-0.76932 | -0.82353 | |
| Washington Wizards Los Angeles Lakers | 54.3% 45.7% | +165 -185 +170 -185 | +4½-109 -4½-105 +4½-110 -4½-110 | 109 122 | -0.45828-0.45144 | -0.78301 | |
| Toronto Raptors Phoenix Suns | 30.9% 69.1% | +170 -195 +180 -200 | +5-109 -5-105 +5-110 -5-110 | 117 112 | -1.02415-1.05317 | -1.17412 | |
| Utah Jazz San Antonio Spurs | 55.2% 44.8% | -220 +195 -215 +195 | -5½-109 +5½-105 -5-110 +5½-110 | 102 104 | -1.10794-1.10310 | -0.80292 |
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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