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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Kings Orlando Magic | 56.7% 43.3% | +100 -115 +105 -120 | +1-108 -1-109 +1½-110 -1½-110 | 121 107 | -0.72743-0.75056 | -0.56771 | |
| Detroit Pistons Cleveland Cavaliers | 45.9% 54.1% | +115 -130 +115 -130 | +2-105 -2-109 +2-110 -2-110 | 107 122 | -0.60042-0.60042 | -0.61502 | |
| New York Knicks Utah Jazz | 28.2% 71.8% | +506 -600 +550 -630 | +11-109 -11-102 +11-110 -10½-110 | 94 108 | -0.17607-0.16405 | -0.33147 | |
| Washington Wizards Houston Rockets | 41.2% 58.8% | +145 -150 +140 -155 | +3½-110 -3-109 +3½-110 -3½-110 | 88 107 | -0.51896-0.52206 | -0.53033 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Atlanta Hawks | 32.5% 67.5% | +195 -215 +200 -225 | +6-110 -5½-109 +6-110 -6-110 | 99 108 | -0.40323-0.39304 | -0.39238 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Golden State Warriors | 18.7% 81.3% | +315 -360 +330 -360 | +9-115 -8½-103 +9-110 -8½-110 | 108 130 | -0.26842-0.26017 | -0.20677 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Portland Trail Blazers | 24.5% 75.5% | +184 -190 +185 -190 | +4½-105 -4½-109 +5-110 -4½-110 | 125 122 | -1.05105-1.05334 | -1.40625 | |
| Boston Celtics Chicago Bulls | 58.1% 41.9% | -165 +150 -165 +155 | -3½-109 +4-115 -3½-110 +4-110 | 119 103 | -0.49617-0.48848 | -0.54368 | |
| Denver Nuggets Dallas Mavericks | 68.8% 31.2% | -135 +120 -130 +120 | -2-109 +2-101 -2-110 +2½-110 | 117 113 | -0.58291-0.59012 | -0.37340 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Cleveland Cavaliers | 81.9% 18.1% | -750 +619 -750 +585 | -12-109 +12-105 -11½-110 +12-110 | 115 108 | -0.14637-0.15312 | -0.20017 | |
| Miami Heat Brooklyn Nets | 24.9% 75.1% | +270 -310 +277 -320 | +7½-105 -7½-108 +7½-110 -7½-110 | 85 98 | -0.30562-0.29873 | -0.28643 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Detroit Pistons | 57.4% 42.6% | -195 +170 -190 +175 | -4½-113 +5-110 -4½-110 +5-110 | 104 119 | -1.02415-1.03022 | -0.85339 | |
| Toronto Raptors Indiana Pacers | 56.3% 43.7% | +115 -133 +120 -130 | +2½-105 -2-110 +2½-110 -2-110 | 114 129 | -0.59598-0.59012 | -0.82720 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Orlando Magic | 60.3% 39.7% | +100 -115 +102 -115 | +1-105 -1-109 +1-110 -1-110 | 108 117 | -0.66000-0.65520 | -0.92412 | |
| New York Knicks Portland Trail Blazers | 40.7% 59.3% | +155 -169 +155 -170 | +3½-105 -4-104 +4-110 -4-110 | 113 116 | -0.48503-0.48418 | -0.52259 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Milwaukee Bucks | 18.7% 81.3% | +600 -800 +650 -830 | +12-105 -11½-109 +12-110 -11½-110 | 115 129 | -0.14903-0.13924 | -0.20648 |
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