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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Nets Chicago Bulls | 65.2% 34.8% | -135 +120 -138 +120 | -2½-109 +2½-105 -2½-110 +2½-110 | 107 115 | -0.81706-0.82225 | -1.05584 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Portland Trail Blazers | 18.2% 81.8% | +719 -900 +650 -850 | +13½-110 -12½-114 +13-110 -12½-110 | 85 133 | -0.12722-0.13891 | -0.20033 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Sacramento Kings | 57.4% 42.6% | -150 +130 -140 +135 | -3-105 +3½-115 -3-110 +3-110 | 129 128 | -0.54502-0.54782 | -0.55450 | |
| Orlando Magic Utah Jazz | 9.7% 90.3% | +1050 -1500 +1000 -1500 | +15½-110 -15-109 +15-110 -15-110 | 91 137 | -0.08870-0.09255 | -0.10232 | |
| Indiana Pacers San Antonio Spurs | 30.1% 69.9% | +235 -268 +230 -260 | +7½-113 -7-109 +7-110 -7-110 | 139 133 | -1.23536-1.21885 | -1.20098 | |
| New York Knicks Detroit Pistons | 49.3% 50.7% | -139 +130 -135 +125 | -2½-108 +2½-105 -2½-105 +2½-110 | 125 81 | -0.55823-0.57304 | -0.70712 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Philadelphia 76ers | 16.8% 83.2% | +755 -1090 +850 -1100 | +14-109 -14-109 +14-110 -13½-110 | 113 122 | -0.12017-0.10870 | -0.18359 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Miami Heat | 15.9% 84.1% | +670 -850 +650 -860 | +12½-109 -12½-105 +12½-110 -12-110 | 101 115 | -0.13553-0.13874 | -0.17351 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Washington Wizards | 60.5% 39.5% | -221 +195 -225 +200 | -5½-115 +6-105 -6-110 +6-110 | 109 87 | -0.40036-0.39304 | -0.50206 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Sacramento Kings | 47.9% 52.1% | +170 -182 +175 -180 | +4½-105 -4½-109 +5-110 -4½-110 | 115 94 | -1.00890-1.01807 | -0.73551 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Portland Trail Blazers | 56.2% 43.8% | -145 +130 -140 +130 | -3-105 +3-109 -2½-110 +3-110 | 127 109 | -0.55080-0.55696 | -0.57561 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Phoenix Suns | 12.7% 87.3% | +797 -1100 +900 -1100 | +14-110 -13½-114 +14-110 -13½-110 | 103 140 | -0.11477-0.10354 | -0.13634 | |
| Chicago Bulls Utah Jazz | 25.7% 74.3% | +550 -700 +585 -700 | +11-105 -11-109 +11½-110 -11-110 | 106 113 | -0.16198-0.15431 | -0.29731 | |
| Atlanta Hawks New Orleans Pelicans | 54.4% 45.6% | -118 +105 -110 +105 | -1½-109 +1½-109 +0-110 +1½-110 | 126 103 | -0.64249-0.65817 | -0.60802 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Memphis Grizzlies | 35.6% 64.4% | +235 -275 +232 -260 | +7-110 -6½-109 +6½-110 -6½-110 | 108 120 | -0.34150-0.34858 | -0.43936 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Indiana Pacers | 41.8% 58.2% | +175 -195 +180 -200 | +5-109 -5-109 +5-110 -4½-110 | 114 97 | -1.03595-1.05317 | -0.87311 |
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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