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 -1½-115 +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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Wizards Chicago Bulls | 49.9% 50.1% | +165 -180 +170 -180 | +4½-109 -4½-105 +4½-110 -4½-110 | 105 101 | -0.99458-1.00641 | -0.69589 | |
| Toronto Raptors Memphis Grizzlies | 50.5% 49.5% | -145 +125 -140 +130 | -3-105 +3-109 -2½-110 +3-110 | 128 113 | -0.56016-0.55696 | -0.68310 | |
| Houston Rockets Charlotte Hornets | 39.9% 60.1% | -120 +105 -115 +105 | -1½-105 +1½-107 -1½-110 +1½-110 | 94 119 | -0.75056-0.74028 | -0.50973 | |
| Sacramento Kings Los Angeles Clippers | 37.6% 62.4% | +281 -349 +330 -360 | +8-105 -8-109 +8½-110 -8-110 | 113 110 | -1.37658-1.47368 | -0.97926 | |
| Boston Celtics Phoenix Suns | 27.2% 72.8% | +130 -140 +130 -140 | +3-106 -2½-110 +3-110 -2½-110 | 91 100 | -0.55696-0.55696 | -0.31718 | |
| Washington Wizards Charlotte Hornets | 40.0% 60.0% | -115 +100 -115 +105 | -1½-105 +1½-109 +0-110 +1½-110 | 97 119 | -0.72743-0.74028 | -0.51086 | |
| Miami Heat New York Knicks | 55.5% 44.5% | -210 +190 -220 +200 | -5½-109 +5½-105 -5½-110 +5½-110 | 109 103 | -0.41146-0.39531 | -0.58924 | |
| Utah Jazz Indiana Pacers | 48.6% 51.4% | -200 +180 -210 +190 | -4½-110 +5½-115 -4½-110 +5-110 | 103 95 | -0.42898-0.41146 | -0.72171 | |
| Detroit Pistons Los Angeles Lakers | 15.6% 84.4% | +1002 -1450 +900 -1250 | +14½-108 -14½-109 +15-110 -14½-110 | 129 135 | -0.09258-0.10255 | -0.16989 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies New Orleans Pelicans | 52.3% 47.7% | -107 -105 -115 +100 | -1-105 +1-109 +0-110 +1-110 | 109 118 | -0.69774-0.72743 | -0.74076 | |
| Golden State Warriors Dallas Mavericks | 39.9% 60.1% | +155 -172 +165 -176 | +4½-109 -4-112 +4½-110 -4½-110 | 132 134 | -0.48253-0.46485 | -0.50879 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Houston Rockets | 55.3% 44.7% | +100 -115 +105 -120 | +1-109 -1-109 +1½-110 -1-110 | 111 106 | -0.72743-0.75056 | -0.59303 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Oklahoma City Thunder | 32.6% 67.4% | +110 -125 +115 -125 | +2-110 -2-104 +2-110 -1½-110 | 118 120 | -0.61904-0.60825 | -0.39463 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Cleveland Cavaliers | 74.8% 25.2% | -550 +459 -580 +475 | -10½-105 +10-104 -10-110 +10½-110 | 124 99 | -0.19179-0.18556 | -0.29071 | |
| Toronto Raptors Atlanta Hawks | 41.4% 58.6% | -115 +100 -115 +100 | -1-105 +1-105 -1-110 +1-110 | 121 132 | -0.72743-0.72743 | -0.53510 | |
| Brooklyn Nets Philadelphia 76ers | 35.1% 64.9% | +250 -280 +245 -260 | +7½-105 -7½-109 +7½-110 -7½-110 | 108 124 | -0.32768-0.33743 | -0.43255 |
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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