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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic Boston Celtics | 20.6% 79.4% | +425 -530 +450 -550 | +10-109 -10-109 +10-110 -10-110 | 111 116 | -0.20410-0.19464 | -0.23086 | |
| Indiana Pacers Cleveland Cavaliers | 40.0% 60.0% | +160 -170 +165 -170 | +4½-110 -4-110 +4½-110 -4½-110 | 104 108 | -0.47678-0.46959 | -0.51091 | |
| New York Knicks Toronto Raptors | 25.8% 74.2% | +280 -330 +310 -350 | +8½-109 -8-108 +8½-110 -8-110 | 105 120 | -0.29484-0.27275 | -0.29908 | |
| Golden State Warriors Utah Jazz | 43.4% 56.6% | +185 -200 +190 -190 | +5½-105 -5½-109 +6-110 -5-110 | 123 116 | -1.06470-1.06470 | -0.83388 | |
| Denver Nuggets Houston Rockets | 65.4% 34.6% | -315 +275 -315 +290 | -8-105 +8½-110 -8-110 +8½-110 | 124 111 | -0.30109-0.29103 | -0.42489 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Brooklyn Nets | 17.6% 82.4% | +750 -1100 +850 -1100 | +14-109 -14-109 +14-110 -14-110 | 120 116 | -2.17375-2.27303 | -1.73960 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Detroit Pistons | 56.2% 43.8% | -250 +225 -240 +225 | -6½-109 +7-115 -6½-110 +6½-110 | 116 117 | -1.20041-1.19214 | -0.82663 | |
| Chicago Bulls Washington Wizards | 48.4% 51.6% | -130 +113 -120 +115 | -2-110 +2-104 -1½-110 +2½-110 | 120 119 | -0.60466-0.61667 | -0.72561 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Milwaukee Bucks | 26.5% 73.5% | +640 -855 +600 -780 | +12½-110 -12-109 +12½-110 -12-110 | 113 136 | -0.14058-0.14943 | -0.30748 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Los Angeles Lakers | 37.0% 63.0% | +210 -240 +200 -220 | +6-110 -5½-110 +6-110 -5½-110 | 106 139 | -0.37637-0.39531 | -0.46237 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Utah Jazz | 10.9% 89.1% | +605 -825 +630 -750 | +12½-109 -12½-106 +13-110 -12-110 | 108 120 | -0.14758-0.14432 | -0.11516 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Memphis Grizzlies | 40.0% 60.0% | +190 -220 +200 -220 | +5½-109 -5½-109 +5½-110 -5½-110 | 105 118 | -0.40651-0.39531 | -0.51043 | |
| New York Knicks Oklahoma City Thunder | 53.5% 46.5% | -135 +125 -140 +132 | -2-110 +2½-109 -2½-110 +3-110 | 80 95 | -0.82968-0.85583 | -0.76595 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Toronto Raptors | 33.5% 66.5% | +225 -250 +240 -260 | +6½-105 -6½-109 +7-110 -6½-110 | 108 116 | -0.35820-0.34163 | -0.40791 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Cleveland Cavaliers | 47.6% 52.4% | +110 -123 +115 -125 | +2-105 -1½-110 +2-110 -1½-110 | 121 118 | -0.76932-0.78592 | -0.74337 | |
| Miami Heat Houston Rockets | 64.6% 35.4% | -190 +168 -190 +180 | -5-109 +5-109 -5-110 +5½-110 | 120 110 | -0.45077-0.43510 | -0.43725 |
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