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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers Phoenix Suns | 17.1% 82.9% | +380 -465 +400 -450 | +10-105 -10-109 +10-110 -9½-110 | 92 101 | -0.22565-0.21869 | -0.18747 | |
| Denver Nuggets Minnesota Timberwolves | 49.5% 50.5% | +105 -113 +110 -120 | +1½-110 -1½-104 +1½-110 -1½-110 | 93 91 | -0.73601-0.76336 | -0.70289 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Golden State Warriors | 20.3% 79.7% | +640 -855 +650 -850 | +12½-109 -12½-109 +12½-110 -12½-110 | 82 103 | -0.14058-0.13891 | -0.22645 | |
| Miami Heat Memphis Grizzlies | 28.5% 71.5% | +145 -158 +140 -155 | +3½-105 -3½-109 +3½-110 -3½-110 | 129 103 | -0.91644-0.89968 | -1.25379 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Milwaukee Bucks | 29.2% 70.8% | +245 -280 +250 -280 | +7-109 -7-105 +7-110 -7-110 | 102 93 | -1.26471-1.27508 | -1.23134 | |
| Utah Jazz Chicago Bulls | 51.4% 48.6% | -150 +140 -160 +145 | -3-110 +3½-109 -3-110 +3½-110 | 99 107 | -0.89199-0.91937 | -0.72212 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Philadelphia 76ers | 44.9% 55.1% | +145 -150 +145 -160 | +3½-109 -3½-105 +3½-110 -3½-110 | 94 122 | -0.51896-0.50878 | -0.59575 | |
| Toronto Raptors Indiana Pacers | 37.1% 62.9% | +130 -143 +130 -145 | +3-109 -2½-112 +3-110 -2½-110 | 97 94 | -0.85590-0.85918 | -0.99287 | |
| New York Knicks New Orleans Pelicans | 51.2% 48.8% | -355 +310 -350 +320 | -8-109 +8-105 -8-110 +8½-110 | 123 117 | -0.27202-0.26707 | -0.66912 | |
| Orlando Magic Detroit Pistons | 23.6% 76.4% | +205 -230 +204 -230 | +6-107 -6-109 +6-110 -6-110 | 103 110 | -0.38554-0.38660 | -0.26862 | |
| Boston Celtics Washington Wizards | 47.8% 52.2% | +115 -130 +110 -120 | +2-102 -2-105 +2-110 -2-110 | 112 115 | -0.60042-0.62755 | -0.64978 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Los Angeles Lakers | 24.5% 75.5% | +275 -325 +315 -320 | +8½-110 -8-104 +8½-110 -7½-110 | 101 113 | -0.29916-0.27479 | -0.28100 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Denver Nuggets | 36.2% 63.8% | +150 -170 +148 -160 | +4-109 -4-105 +4-110 -3½-110 | 75 106 | -0.49182-0.50395 | -0.44995 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Portland Trail Blazers | 41.5% 58.5% | +145 -160 +146 -160 | +3½-104 -3½-110 +3½-110 -3½-110 | 92 111 | -0.50878-0.50717 | -0.53638 | |
| Sacramento Kings New Orleans Pelicans | 48.4% 51.6% | -120 +110 -117 +105 | -1½-109 +1½-109 -1-110 +1½-110 | 113 109 | -0.62755-0.64434 | -0.72639 | |
| Indiana Pacers Brooklyn Nets | 26.3% 73.7% | +325 -385 +340 -380 | +8½-105 -8½-106 +8½-110 -8½-110 | 98 105 | -0.25960-0.25238 | -0.30488 |
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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