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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Clippers Charlotte Hornets | 41.0% 59.0% | +210 -240 +210 -235 | +6-105 -6-109 +6½-110 -6-110 | 115 90 | -1.15948-1.15518 | -0.89204 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Atlanta Hawks | 22.2% 77.8% | +265 -280 +264 -270 | +7½-106 -7-115 +8-110 -7-110 | 121 129 | -0.31614-0.31953 | -0.25064 | |
| Brooklyn Nets Golden State Warriors | 22.6% 77.4% | +425 -495 +400 -440 | +10½-107 -10½-109 +10½-110 -10-110 | 106 110 | -0.20616-0.21950 | -0.25625 | |
| Toronto Raptors Miami Heat | 41.4% 58.6% | +125 -137 +130 -145 | +3-110 -2½-108 +3-110 -2½-110 | 124 120 | -0.83319-0.85918 | -0.88274 | |
| Washington Wizards Memphis Grizzlies | 42.1% 57.9% | +205 -230 +210 -210 | +6½-115 -6-109 +6½-110 -6-110 | 95 115 | -0.38554-0.38946 | -0.54604 | |
| Sacramento Kings Philadelphia 76ers | 22.4% 77.6% | +450 -550 +462 -525 | +11-115 -10½-109 +11½-110 -10½-110 | 101 103 | -0.19464-0.19213 | -0.25398 | |
| Indiana Pacers Dallas Mavericks | 21.2% 78.8% | +430 -500 +450 -500 | +10½-109 -10-110 +10½-110 -10½-110 | 105 132 | -0.20410-0.19737 | -0.23822 | |
| Boston Celtics New Orleans Pelicans | 55.5% 44.5% | -260 +230 -240 +230 | -6½-109 +7-115 -6½-110 +6½-110 | 107 97 | -0.35037-0.35718 | -0.58866 | |
| New York Knicks Milwaukee Bucks | 27.9% 72.1% | +345 -400 +365 -380 | +9-107 -9-109 +9-110 -8½-110 | 108 123 | -0.24756-0.24030 | -0.32745 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Phoenix Suns | 15.6% 84.4% | +285 -340 +330 -335 | +8-108 -8-109 +8½-110 -8-110 | 124 134 | -0.28978-0.26389 | -0.16984 | |
| Chicago Bulls San Antonio Spurs | 49.9% 50.1% | +110 -124 +110 -115 | +2-110 -2-104 +2-110 -1-110 | 122 131 | -0.62070-0.63673 | -0.69153 | |
| Denver Nuggets New Orleans Pelicans | 49.9% 50.1% | -165 +155 -165 +160 | -4-109 +4-105 -4-110 +4½-110 | 116 105 | -0.48848-0.48102 | -0.69473 | |
| Indiana Pacers Oklahoma City Thunder | 48.7% 51.3% | -123 +110 -125 +120 | -2-104 +2-110 -1½-110 +2-110 | 113 110 | -0.62237-0.59784 | -0.71873 | |
| Utah Jazz Memphis Grizzlies | 46.1% 53.9% | +175 -195 +190 -190 | +5-108 -5-109 +5-110 -4½-110 | 109 119 | -0.43833-0.42286 | -0.61869 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Houston Rockets | 39.0% 61.0% | -140 +125 -140 +130 | -2½-109 +3-110 -3-105 +3-110 | 125 110 | -0.56639-0.55696 | -0.94156 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Miami Heat | 33.5% 66.5% | +300 -360 +312 -350 | +8½-109 -8½-109 +8½-110 -8-110 | 114 121 | -0.27720-0.27160 | -0.40818 |
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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