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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Nets Orlando Magic | 19.8% 80.2% | +303 -345 +310 -360 | +9+100 -9-110 +9½-110 -9-109 | 98 118 | -0.27768-0.27128 | -0.22056 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Los Angeles Clippers | 53.6% 46.4% | -145 +140 -155 +135 | -3-110 +3+102 -3-109 +3-105 | 124 91 | -0.53299-0.53067 | -0.62437 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Sacramento Kings | 51.7% 48.3% | +136 -140 +130 -140 | +3+102 -3-110 +3-105 -3-109 | 129 125 | -0.86569-0.85085 | -0.65965 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder San Antonio Spurs | 28.9% 71.1% | +330 -370 +340 -400 | +10-110 -9½-102 +9½-105 -9½-109 | 106 116 | -0.25884-0.25005 | -0.34118 | |
| Boston Celtics Houston Rockets | 24.8% 75.2% | +245 -270 +240 -280 | +8-102 -8-108 +8-109 -8-109 | 114 93 | -1.25776-1.25425 | -1.39263 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Milwaukee Bucks | 63.4% 36.6% | -175 +160 -175 +160 | -4½-109 +4½-102 -4½-109 +4½-105 | 137 141 | -0.97625-0.97625 | -1.00463 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Toronto Raptors | 53.5% 46.5% | -135 +123 -140 +120 | -2-115 +1½+109 -2½-105 +2½-109 | 128 126 | -0.57695-0.57618 | -0.62525 | |
| Denver Nuggets New York Knicks | 39.8% 60.2% | +160 -172 +160 -170 | +4½-110 -4-103 +5-110 -4½-105 | 127 134 | -0.47514-0.47678 | -0.50715 | |
| Phoenix Suns Portland Trail Blazers | 57.4% 42.6% | -145 +130 -145 +130 | -2½-115 +3-110 -3-109 +3-109 | 130 125 | -0.55080-0.55080 | -0.55596 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Golden State Warriors | 45.8% 54.2% | +160 -175 +170 -175 | +4½-102 -4½-109 +5-109 -4½-110 | 113 94 | -0.97625-0.99997 | -0.77990 | |
| Orlando Magic Oklahoma City Thunder | 24.6% 75.4% | +410 -500 +400 -500 | +11½+107 -11½-110 +12-110 -11-115 | 92 128 | -0.21131-0.21511 | -0.28276 | |
| Chicago Bulls Milwaukee Bucks | 54.3% 45.7% | -111 +105 -120 +105 | -1½-105 +1½-105 -1-110 +1½-109 | 115 131 | -0.73162-0.75056 | -0.78239 | |
| Boston Celtics Dallas Mavericks | 70.2% 29.8% | -250 +220 -245 +225 | -7-106 +7½-110 -7-105 +7-109 | 110 100 | -0.36291-0.35997 | -0.35378 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Miami Heat | 41.6% 58.4% | +106 -118 +100 -110 | +1+100 -1-112 +1½-110 +0-110 | 127 115 | -0.74906-0.71668 | -0.87647 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Brooklyn Nets | 74.0% 26.0% | -303 +260 -300 +260 | -8-105 +8-105 -7½-110 +8-109 | 125 109 | -0.31441-0.31508 | -0.30044 | |
| Utah Jazz Indiana Pacers | 50.9% 49.1% | -145 +130 -145 +130 | -2½-110 +2½-101 -2½-110 +3-109 | 131 122 | -0.55080-0.55080 | -0.67586 |
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