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 u222½-110 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% | +140 -165 +155 -175 | +5-105 -4½-110 +4½-110 -4½-110 | 102.2 110.3 | 212.5 | o230-110 u232½-110 o230-110 u231-110 | All Bet Values Active Overall Bet Value Active | ||
| Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18) San Antonio Spurs (62-20) | 54.9% 45.1% | +115 -135 +105 -125 | +2½-110 -2½-110 +2-110 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks Charlotte Hornets | 55.8% 44.2% | -142 +130 -145 +135 | -3-105 +2½+103 -3-109 +3½-110 | 123 113 | -0.55443-0.54173 | -0.58332 | |
| Sacramento Kings Los Angeles Lakers | 17.4% 82.6% | +415 -475 +450 -450 | +13-104 -12½-110 +13-110 -12½-109 | 101 125 | -0.21110-0.20067 | -0.19138 | |
| Detroit Pistons Los Angeles Clippers | 60.6% 39.4% | -165 +153 -155 +145 | -4½-105 +4+104 -3½-110 +4½-110 | 99 112 | -0.94595-0.91198 | -0.93184 | |
| Boston Celtics Portland Trail Blazers | 67.4% 32.6% | -245 +220 -240 +220 | -6½-108 +6½-103 -6½-105 +7-110 | 108 114 | -1.18554-1.18136 | -1.12184 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Washington Wizards | 67.1% 32.9% | -270 +240 -275 +245 | -8-105 +8-105 -7½-109 +7½-105 | 112 116 | -1.24733-1.26128 | -1.11200 | |
| Golden State Warriors Toronto Raptors | 60.3% 39.7% | -175 +157 -170 +160 | -4½-110 +4½-101 -4-109 +4½-110 | 127 141 | -0.96903-0.96964 | -0.92442 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Oklahoma City Thunder | 14.7% 85.3% | +580 -775 +600 -700 | +14½+101 -14½-111 +15-110 -14½-109 | 104 129 | -0.15361-0.15123 | -0.15876 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Houston Rockets | 36.8% 63.2% | +121 -130 +120 -130 | +2½-110 -2½+100 +2½-110 -2-105 | 100 117 | -0.58810-0.59012 | -0.45833 | |
| Utah Jazz San Antonio Spurs | 15.9% 84.1% | +550 -625 +600 -680 | +14-102 -14-109 +14-109 -14-109 | 127 114 | -1.88757-1.96041 | -1.83690 | |
| New York Knicks Atlanta Hawks | 67.0% 33.0% | -208 +185 -210 +190 | -6+101 +6-110 -5½-109 +6-110 | 128 125 | -0.41843-0.41146 | -0.40064 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Chicago Bulls | 44.6% 55.4% | +119 -133 +120 -135 | +3-112 -2½-105 +2½-109 -2-115 | 112 103 | -0.81099-0.81706 | -0.80650 | |
| Indiana Pacers Miami Heat | 28.8% 71.2% | +225 -250 +230 -260 | +6½-104 -6½-106 +7-110 -6½-109 | 116 142 | -0.35820-0.35037 | -0.33975 | |
| Brooklyn Nets Minnesota Timberwolves | 19.2% 80.8% | +490 -526 +475 -550 | +12½-106 -12½-106 +12½-109 -12-115 | 123 107 | -1.78468-1.76908 | -1.64839 | |
| Denver Nuggets Orlando Magic | 65.9% 34.1% | -159 +150 -155 +155 | -3½-104 +4-110 -3-110 +4-110 | 126 127 | -0.93009-0.93609 | -1.07631 | |
| Phoenix Suns New Orleans Pelicans | 63.1% 36.9% | -180 +166 -185 +165 | -4½-110 +4½-101 -4½-109 +4½-105 | 123 114 | -0.46045-0.45828 | -0.45972 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Sacramento Kings | 55.2% 44.8% | -135 +123 -150 +130 | -3+100 +3-111 -3-105 +3-109 | 107 113 | -0.82465-0.86710 | -0.80290 |
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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