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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets New Orleans Pelicans | 28.3% 71.7% | +240 -280 +245 -270 | +7½-109 -7-110 +7½-110 -7-110 | 118 110 | -1.25425-1.25776 | -1.26333 | |
| Phoenix Suns Detroit Pistons | 69.7% 30.3% | -340 +281 -300 +290 | -7½-115 +8-109 -7½-110 +8-110 | 105 110 | -1.37219-1.36735 | -1.19336 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Los Angeles Lakers | 31.1% 68.9% | +344 -400 +335 -390 | +9-110 -8½-109 +9-110 -8½-110 | 118 109 | -1.51554-1.49562 | -1.16832 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Denver Nuggets | 54.4% 45.6% | +136 -135 +130 -145 | +3-115 -2½-105 +3-110 -2½-110 | 124 117 | -0.85687-0.85918 | -0.60829 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Portland Trail Blazers | 23.5% 76.5% | +409 -500 +400 -450 | +10-109 -10-105 +10-110 -10-110 | 117 135 | -0.21168-0.21869 | -0.26740 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Memphis Grizzlies | 35.5% 64.5% | +205 -225 +205 -235 | +6-109 -6-108 +6-110 -6-110 | 94 90 | -1.13513-1.14407 | -1.03561 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Brooklyn Nets | 65.1% 34.9% | -180 +170 -180 +165 | -4-109 +4½-105 -4-110 +4-110 | 109 122 | -1.00641-0.99458 | -1.05248 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Golden State Warriors | 53.0% 47.0% | -200 +185 -200 +192 | -5-104 +5-104 -5-110 +5-105 | 108 101 | -0.42286-0.41456 | -0.63578 | |
| Chicago Bulls Sacramento Kings | 29.1% 70.9% | +235 -260 +240 -275 | +7-109 -6½-110 +7-110 -6½-110 | 124 128 | -0.34595-0.33724 | -0.34335 | |
| Toronto Raptors Phoenix Suns | 39.9% 60.1% | +130 -146 +135 -148 | +3½-115 -3-105 +3½-110 -3-110 | 115 123 | -0.54960-0.53828 | -0.50984 | |
| Detroit Pistons Milwaukee Bucks | 19.3% 80.7% | +640 -870 +650 -850 | +12-110 -11½-109 +12-110 -11½-110 | 115 130 | -0.14034-0.13891 | -0.21396 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder New Orleans Pelicans | 26.8% 73.2% | +280 -340 +300 -323 | +8-109 -8-108 +8-110 -8-110 | 111 110 | -1.37026-1.39978 | -1.31856 | |
| Boston Celtics Miami Heat | 39.6% 60.4% | +130 -140 +122 -135 | +2½-103 -2½-110 +2½-110 -2½-110 | 107 105 | -0.85085-0.82212 | -0.92531 | |
| Utah Jazz New York Knicks | 71.7% 28.3% | -300 +270 -310 +270 | -7½-110 +8-106 -7½-110 +8-110 | 100 112 | -1.32840-1.33435 | -1.26114 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Atlanta Hawks | 42.7% 57.3% | +210 -240 +210 -225 | +6-109 -6-107 +6-110 -5½-110 | 102 94 | -1.15948-1.14618 | -0.85076 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Orlando Magic | 35.5% 64.5% | +180 -195 +190 -200 | +5½-110 -4½-110 +5½-110 -4½-110 | 94 105 | -0.43197-0.41690 | -0.43846 |
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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