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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Grizzlies Boston Celtics | 32.0% 68.0% | +255 -290 +260 -280 | +7-108 -7-105 +7½-110 -7-110 | 95 119 | -0.31341-0.31535 | -0.38622 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers New York Knicks | 77.4% 22.6% | -700 +550 -750 +550 | -11½-109 +12½-110 -11½-110 +12-110 | 100 92 | -0.15016-0.14589 | -0.25578 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Toronto Raptors | 38.8% 61.2% | +225 -245 +240 -250 | +6½-109 -6-109 +6½-110 -6-110 | 95 107 | -0.35492-0.34236 | -0.49091 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Orlando Magic | 50.7% 49.3% | +125 -140 +125 -140 | +2½-105 -2½-109 +2½-110 -2½-110 | 120 114 | -0.84269-0.84269 | -0.67954 | |
| Sacramento Kings Detroit Pistons | 45.7% 54.3% | -122 +110 -125 +110 | -2-106 +2-109 -2-110 +2-110 | 106 127 | -0.76934-0.77583 | -0.61022 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Dallas Mavericks | 49.4% 50.6% | +120 -135 +120 -140 | +3-115 -2½-108 +2½-110 -2½-110 | 110 107 | -0.82089-0.83101 | -0.70560 | |
| Golden State Warriors Portland Trail Blazers | 29.7% 70.3% | +270 -300 +270 -300 | +7½-105 -7½-109 +7½-110 -7½-110 | 124 129 | -0.30128-0.30128 | -0.35236 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Phoenix Suns | 39.8% 60.2% | +170 -190 +170 -190 | +4½-107 -4½-109 +4½-110 -4½-110 | 120 118 | -1.02834-1.02834 | -0.92057 | |
| Indiana Pacers Utah Jazz | 30.2% 69.8% | +275 -325 +300 -350 | +8-115 -7½-107 +8-110 -8-110 | 88 118 | -0.28899-0.26933 | -0.35932 | |
| Denver Nuggets Minnesota Timberwolves | 50.3% 49.7% | +150 -160 +145 -160 | +4-111 -3½-109 +3½-110 -3½-110 | 107 100 | -0.93570-0.92536 | -0.68715 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Boston Celtics | 59.8% 40.2% | -147 +145 -155 +140 | -2½-109 +3½-110 -2½-110 +3-105 | 107 139 | -0.90015-0.90530 | -0.91140 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Memphis Grizzlies | 44.0% 56.0% | +140 -150 +140 -150 | +3½-110 -3-109 +3½-110 -3-110 | 126 116 | -0.89568-0.89568 | -0.82130 | |
| Orlando Magic Charlotte Hornets | 58.8% 41.2% | -160 +145 -160 +155 | -3½-109 +3½-105 -3½-110 +4-110 | 106 83 | -0.50483-0.49166 | -0.53171 | |
| New York Knicks Cleveland Cavaliers | 44.5% 55.5% | -120 +105 -120 +110 | -1½-105 +1½-105 -1½-110 +2-110 | 106 86 | -0.63711-0.62618 | -0.80997 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Houston Rockets | 40.1% 59.9% | +265 -300 +260 -300 | +7½-108 -7½-109 +7½-110 -7-110 | 112 107 | -1.33949-1.33222 | -0.91397 | |
| Sacramento Kings Miami Heat | 33.6% 66.4% | +155 -160 +155 -155 | +4-110 -3½-107 +4-110 -3½-110 | 113 118 | -0.49166-0.49784 | -0.40968 |
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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