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 o230½-110 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 +110 -125 | +2½-110 -2½-110 +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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Clippers Minnesota Timberwolves | 21.4% 78.6% | +300 -333 +310 -340 | +8½-110 -8-109 +8½-109 -8½-105 | 106 109 | -0.28147-0.27432 | -0.24114 | |
| Sacramento Kings Miami Heat | 22.9% 77.1% | +303 -357 +320 -370 | +9-110 -8½-104 +9-109 -9-109 | 127 111 | -1.42267-1.46007 | -1.47316 | |
| Golden State Warriors Cleveland Cavaliers | 31.4% 68.6% | +300 -357 +310 -360 | +9-102 -9-109 +9½-110 -9-109 | 99 94 | -1.41700-1.43717 | -1.15801 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Detroit Pistons | 20.2% 79.8% | +500 -588 +500 -650 | +12½-104 -12½-106 +13-110 -12½-109 | 112 124 | -0.17816-0.17589 | -0.22536 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Washington Wizards | 65.1% 34.9% | -420 +390 -400 +350 | -9-115 +9½+102 -9½-109 +9½-109 | 131 116 | -0.22528-0.24512 | -0.42888 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Brooklyn Nets | 41.1% 58.9% | +150 -160 +145 -155 | +4-110 -4+103 +3½-109 -3½-109 | 101 119 | -0.50078-0.51371 | -0.52936 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Oklahoma City Thunder | 12.4% 87.6% | +754 -1200 +850 -1100 | +15½-105 -15½-110 +16-109 -16-109 | 111 132 | -0.11944-0.10870 | -0.13222 | |
| Indiana Pacers Chicago Bulls | 38.8% 61.2% | +168 -185 +170 -185 | +4½+101 -4½-110 +4½-109 -4½-109 | 120 105 | -1.00783-1.01255 | -0.94721 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Memphis Grizzlies | 51.9% 48.1% | -125 +115 -125 +110 | -2-101 +2-110 -1½-109 +2-110 | 98 107 | -0.78592-0.77319 | -0.73174 | |
| Phoenix Suns Houston Rockets | 21.0% 79.0% | +315 -370 +310 -315 | +9-110 -8½-104 +9-110 -8-101 | 98 117 | -0.26703-0.27864 | -0.23580 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Milwaukee Bucks | 50.7% 49.3% | -106 +100 -120 +105 | -1½+103 +1½-114 +0-110 +1½-110 | 116 101 | -0.67889-0.63885 | -0.67950 | |
| Denver Nuggets Atlanta Hawks | 63.6% 36.4% | -154 +140 -155 +150 | -3½+100 +4-115 -3½-109 +4-110 | 134 133 | -0.52308-0.50566 | -0.45262 | |
| Utah Jazz New York Knicks | 16.1% 83.9% | +776 -1000 +750 -1150 | +16-110 -16-101 +16-110 -15½-109 | 112 146 | -0.11830-0.12034 | -0.17588 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Cleveland Cavaliers | 38.0% 62.0% | +174 -190 +170 -180 | +5+103 -5½-105 +5-105 -4½-110 | 117 130 | -0.44279-0.45497 | -0.47729 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Toronto Raptors | 24.3% 75.7% | +222 -238 +240 -260 | +6½-105 -6-106 +6½-109 -6½-105 | 111 86 | -1.18397-1.23998 | -1.41560 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Detroit Pistons | 30.2% 69.8% | +290 -340 +290 -330 | +8+100 -8-110 +8½-105 -8½-109 | 116 122 | -0.28655-0.28827 | -0.35994 |
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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