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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics Atlanta Hawks | 46.1% 53.9% | +110 -123 +115 -123 | +1½-104 -1½-110 +2½-110 -1½-110 | 92 108 | -0.62237-0.61153 | -0.61852 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Charlotte Hornets | 18.7% 81.3% | +360 -420 +340 -400 | +9½-105 -9½-109 +10-110 -9½-110 | 114 117 | -0.23835-0.25005 | -0.20674 | |
| Detroit Pistons Orlando Magic | 41.6% 58.4% | +140 -150 +145 -155 | +3½-109 -3-114 +3½-110 -3½-110 | 103 119 | -0.52736-0.51371 | -0.53731 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Golden State Warriors | 32.1% 67.9% | +220 -250 +235 -240 | +7-115 -6½-105 +7-110 -6½-110 | 115 124 | -0.36291-0.35270 | -0.38650 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Philadelphia 76ers | 24.4% 75.6% | +210 -240 +220 -240 | +6½-108 -6-109 +6½-105 -5½-110 | 87 105 | -0.37637-0.36652 | -0.28034 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Portland Trail Blazers | 71.7% 28.3% | -190 +175 -175 +175 | -5-109 +5-109 -4½-110 +5-110 | 132 112 | -0.44150-0.45199 | -0.33215 | |
| Phoenix Suns Utah Jazz | 54.8% 45.2% | -102 +100 -110 +110 | +1-108 +1-115 +0-110 +2-110 | 105 97 | -0.68824-0.64663 | -0.60073 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies San Antonio Spurs | 49.8% 50.2% | -170 +155 -170 +155 | -4-109 +4½-105 -4-110 +4½-110 | 118 110 | -0.48418-0.48418 | -0.69635 | |
| Toronto Raptors Chicago Bulls | 26.7% 73.3% | +155 -172 +160 -165 | +4½-110 -4-109 +4½-110 -4½-110 | 105 111 | -0.48253-0.48102 | -0.31027 | |
| Denver Nuggets Brooklyn Nets | 65.4% 34.6% | -210 +190 -210 +195 | -5½-109 +6-110 -5½-110 +5½-110 | 124 118 | -0.41146-0.40573 | -0.42445 | |
| New York Knicks Miami Heat | 20.4% 79.6% | +205 -240 +220 -240 | +6½-115 -6-109 +6½-110 -6-110 | 96 110 | -0.38151-0.36652 | -0.22767 | |
| Sacramento Kings Atlanta Hawks | 20.7% 79.3% | +460 -550 +462 -550 | +11-109 -11-105 +11½-110 -11-110 | 104 121 | -0.19148-0.19086 | -0.23246 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Cleveland Cavaliers | 42.1% 57.9% | -170 +155 -170 +160 | -4-109 +4½-115 -4-110 +4-110 | 99 115 | -0.95763-0.96964 | -0.54718 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Indiana Pacers | 40.0% 60.0% | -130 +115 -130 +115 | -2-109 +2-106 -2-110 +2½-110 | 158 126 | -0.60042-0.60042 | -0.91532 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Orlando Magic | 56.3% 43.7% | -102 -112 +100 -118 | +1-109 -1-107 +1-110 -1-110 | 111 102 | -0.71601-0.73359 | -0.57462 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Portland Trail Blazers | 62.4% 37.6% | -145 +135 -145 +130 | -3-105 +3½-110 -3-110 +3-110 | 109 107 | -0.54173-0.55080 | -0.47207 |
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