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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets Miami Heat | 8.7% 91.3% | +1030 -1500 +1200 -1800 | +17-115 -16½-109 +17-110 -16½-110 | 106 123 | -0.09021-0.07807 | -0.09099 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Detroit Pistons | 63.6% 36.4% | -295 +265 -300 +277 | -7½-105 +7½-108 -7-110 +7½-110 | 110 113 | -1.31535-1.34220 | -1.01170 | |
| Chicago Bulls Philadelphia 76ers | 34.9% 65.1% | +270 -325 +272 -320 | +7½-105 -7½-109 +7½-110 -7½-105 | 106 121 | -0.30265-0.30220 | -0.42997 | |
| New York Knicks Los Angeles Clippers | 38.3% 61.7% | +195 -220 +200 -225 | +5½-103 -5½-110 +6-110 -5½-110 | 116 93 | -1.10794-1.12393 | -0.96011 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Denver Nuggets | 32.8% 67.2% | +160 -177 +165 -175 | +4½-109 -4½-107 +4½-110 -4-110 | 130 138 | -0.47120-0.46561 | -0.39756 | |
| Toronto Raptors Cleveland Cavaliers | 27.6% 72.4% | +170 -190 +170 -185 | +5-115 -4½-109 +4½-110 -4½-110 | 96 104 | -0.44809-0.45144 | -0.32354 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Houston Rockets | 63.9% 36.1% | -600 +460 -580 +500 | -10½-109 +11-110 -10½-110 +10½-110 | 112 123 | -1.75788-1.81119 | -1.01929 | |
| Utah Jazz Oklahoma City Thunder | 70.9% 29.1% | -1000 +700 -1000 +750 | -13½-110 +14½-115 -14-110 +14½-110 | 116 103 | -0.12883-0.12170 | -0.34322 | |
| Indiana Pacers Washington Wizards | 38.8% 61.2% | +115 -130 +120 -135 | +2-109 -2-109 +2½-110 -2-110 | 123 133 | -0.60042-0.58291 | -0.49176 | |
| Phoenix Suns Milwaukee Bucks | 39.1% 60.9% | +360 -450 +375 -440 | +9-105 -9-109 +9½-110 -9-110 | 122 132 | -0.23562-0.22983 | -0.49633 | |
| Brooklyn Nets Boston Celtics | 25.7% 74.3% | +195 -220 +200 -220 | +6-109 -6-105 +6-110 -6-110 | 120 126 | -0.40084-0.39531 | -0.29744 | |
| Golden State Warriors Los Angeles Lakers | 71.3% 28.7% | -217 +190 -200 +200 | -5½-109 +6-115 -5-115 +6-110 | 116 124 | -1.09365-1.09862 | -1.24660 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Minnesota Timberwolves | 32.2% 67.8% | +725 -1090 +820 -1100 | +14-110 -13½-109 +14-110 -13½-110 | 121 135 | -0.12427-0.11206 | -0.38871 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Miami Heat | 25.3% 74.7% | +185 -210 +190 -200 | +5½-109 -5½-109 +5½-110 -5-110 | 82 99 | -0.41737-0.41690 | -0.29121 | |
| Orlando Magic Memphis Grizzlies | 12.0% 88.0% | +1000 -1500 +1000 -1450 | +16-107 -16-109 +16-110 -15½-110 | 96 124 | -0.09255-0.09274 | -0.12749 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Charlotte Hornets | 39.9% 60.1% | +153 -170 +150 -170 | +4-109 -4-109 +4½-110 -4-110 | 117 123 | -0.48721-0.49182 | -0.50966 |
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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