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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets Orlando Magic | 67.0% 33.0% | -320 +270 -340 +290 | -7½-109 +7½-105 -7½-110 +8-110 | 110 99 | -0.30361-0.28655 | -0.40100 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Los Angeles Clippers | 43.2% 56.8% | +210 -240 +220 -230 | +6½-109 -6-105 +6½-110 -6-110 | 110 119 | -0.37637-0.37044 | -0.56622 | |
| Utah Jazz Chicago Bulls | 71.6% 28.4% | -500 +395 -480 +400 | -9½-109 +9½-105 -9½-110 +9½-110 | 120 95 | -0.21706-0.21645 | -0.33388 | |
| Toronto Raptors Houston Rockets | 59.7% 40.3% | -375 +308 -380 +325 | -8½-109 +9-115 -8½-110 +8½-110 | 99 117 | -1.44007-1.47355 | -0.91004 | |
| Indiana Pacers Milwaukee Bucks | 39.4% 60.6% | +235 -275 +240 -250 | +7-109 -6½-115 +6½-110 -6½-110 | 113 140 | -0.34150-0.34485 | -0.50137 | |
| Boston Celtics Memphis Grizzlies | 28.0% 72.0% | +170 -190 +175 -185 | +4½-105 -4½-115 +4½-110 -4½-110 | 126 132 | -0.44809-0.44482 | -0.32852 | |
| Charlotte Hornets San Antonio Spurs | 39.3% 60.7% | +180 -205 +190 -210 | +5-105 -5-109 +5½-110 -5-110 | 100 97 | -1.05849-1.08672 | -0.93458 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Minnesota Timberwolves | 34.6% 65.4% | +175 -200 +176 -200 | +5-105 -5-109 +5-110 -4½-110 | 112 103 | -1.04146-1.04381 | -1.06109 | |
| Sacramento Kings Cleveland Cavaliers | 64.9% 35.1% | -175 +160 -170 +160 | -4½-107 +4½-109 -4-110 +4½-110 | 119 105 | -0.47276-0.47678 | -0.43275 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Portland Trail Blazers | 47.4% 52.6% | -130 +117 -125 +115 | -2-105 +2½-111 -2-110 +2-110 | 132 92 | -0.59626-0.60825 | -0.74604 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Phoenix Suns | 31.5% 68.5% | +430 -550 +450 -540 | +10½-109 -10-110 +10½-110 -10-110 | 94 111 | -0.20130-0.19515 | -0.37873 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers New York Knicks | 43.7% 56.3% | -114 -105 -115 +105 | -1-105 +1-109 -1-110 +1½-110 | 101 100 | -0.67372-0.64814 | -0.82725 | |
| Toronto Raptors Cleveland Cavaliers | 64.6% 35.4% | -285 +245 -270 +250 | -7-112 +7½-114 -7-105 +7½-110 | 105 116 | -1.26805-1.26808 | -1.03846 | |
| Chicago Bulls Detroit Pistons | 52.8% 47.2% | -160 +143 -150 +136 | -3½-109 +3½-109 -3-110 +3½-110 | 100 86 | -0.51206-0.53428 | -0.63819 | |
| Washington Wizards Brooklyn Nets | 17.8% 82.2% | +320 -400 +325 -380 | +9-105 -9-109 +9-110 -9-110 | 106 113 | -0.26053-0.26021 | -0.19612 | |
| Orlando Magic Boston Celtics | 30.5% 69.5% | +317 -385 +330 -380 | +9-109 -9-108 +9-110 -9-110 | 96 112 | -0.26398-0.25755 | -0.36383 |
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