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 o230-110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers Charlotte Hornets | 56.4% 43.6% | -141 +135 -150 +135 | -3-101 +3½-115 -3-109 +3-109 | 94 87 | -0.54657-0.53604 | -0.57332 | |
| Miami Heat Sacramento Kings | 57.4% 42.6% | -165 +157 -170 +155 | -4+100 +4+104 -4-109 +4-105 | 130 117 | -0.48547-0.48418 | -0.55446 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Denver Nuggets | 61.5% 38.5% | -155 +143 -155 +140 | -3-111 +3+101 -3-115 +3½-109 | 115 107 | -0.51701-0.52206 | -0.48563 | |
| Toronto Raptors Golden State Warriors | 42.5% 57.5% | +149 -164 +150 -165 | +4-103 -4-109 +4-105 -4-109 | 145 127 | -0.93484-0.93869 | -0.85510 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Utah Jazz | 76.7% 23.3% | -588 +500 -600 +500 | -12½-108 +13-110 -12-110 +13-110 | 122 127 | -1.81284-1.81529 | -1.45569 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Chicago Bulls | 42.6% 57.4% | +130 -140 +125 -140 | +2½+102 -2½-110 +3-109 -2½-110 | 110 138 | -0.55696-0.56639 | -0.55551 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Houston Rockets | 38.1% 61.9% | +154 -165 +155 -160 | +4½-109 -4½-102 +4½-109 -4-115 | 106 111 | -0.48999-0.49303 | -0.48009 | |
| Phoenix Suns Philadelphia 76ers | 51.0% 49.0% | -135 +124 -135 +125 | -2½-106 +2½-104 -2-115 +2½-109 | 116 110 | -0.57499-0.57304 | -0.67415 | |
| Miami Heat Golden State Warriors | 31.7% 68.3% | +170 -185 +170 -185 | +5-105 -5-105 +5-105 -5-109 | 112 135 | -0.45144-0.45144 | -0.38198 | |
| Boston Celtics Detroit Pistons | 42.7% 57.3% | +120 -130 +120 -135 | +2+100 -2-112 +2½-109 -2½-109 | 103 104 | -0.59012-0.58291 | -0.55668 | |
| Phoenix Suns Brooklyn Nets | 74.8% 25.2% | -375 +320 -340 +320 | -9-110 +10-112 -9-109 +9-109 | 126 117 | -0.26359-0.26860 | -0.29045 | |
| Indiana Pacers Philadelphia 76ers | 27.9% 72.1% | +220 -250 +220 -240 | +7-103 -7-108 +7-110 -6½-109 | 104 113 | -0.36291-0.36652 | -0.32773 | |
| Utah Jazz San Antonio Spurs | 12.9% 87.1% | +725 -800 +700 -1050 | +16½-109 -16½-102 +16½-109 -16½-109 | 110 123 | -0.12783-0.12831 | -0.13819 | |
| Dallas Mavericks New York Knicks | 19.4% 80.6% | +430 -525 +450 -500 | +12½-101 -12½-110 +12½-109 -12½-109 | 114 97 | -1.69598-1.71976 | -1.64077 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Washington Wizards | 69.4% 30.6% | -255 +230 -250 +220 | -6½-110 +6½-101 -6½-105 +6½-109 | 110 106 | -0.35197-0.36291 | -0.36593 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Cleveland Cavaliers | 64.7% 35.3% | -213 +190 -220 +200 | -6-110 +6-110 -5½-110 +6-105 | 136 104 | -0.40994-0.39531 | -0.43567 |
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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