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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers Toronto Raptors | 13.9% 86.1% | +360 -430 +400 -435 | +10-110 -10-110 +10½-110 -10-105 | 95 97 | -0.23739-0.21992 | -0.15020 | |
| New York Knicks Charlotte Hornets | 70.1% 29.9% | -260 +220 -260 +220 | -6½-105 +6½-105 -6½-109 +6½-109 | 129 101 | -0.35955-0.35955 | -0.35472 | |
| Detroit Pistons Boston Celtics | 45.3% 54.7% | -125 +105 -125 +110 | -1½-110 +2-105 -1½-109 +2-110 | 114 117 | -0.76029-0.77319 | -0.60309 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Lakers | 23.6% 76.4% | +215 -255 +215 -250 | +6-110 -6-110 +6½-110 -5½-105 | 118 135 | -0.36600-0.36772 | -0.26887 | |
| Orlando Magic Philadelphia 76ers | 47.9% 52.1% | -200 +174 -195 +185 | -5-110 +5-107 -5-109 +5-109 | 144 103 | -0.43660-0.42580 | -0.73535 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Washington Wizards | 77.1% 22.9% | -520 +415 -510 +425 | -11-104 +11-110 -10½-110 +11-109 | 113 132 | -1.67137-1.68443 | -1.47491 | |
| Utah Jazz Golden State Warriors | 13.5% 86.5% | +613 -800 +550 -725 | +13½-110 -13½-109 +13½-109 -13½-109 | 117 134 | -0.14651-0.16133 | -0.14553 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Sacramento Kings | 76.8% 23.2% | -460 +370 -445 +400 | -10½-105 +10½-110 -10-110 +11-110 | 112 117 | -1.58119-1.62582 | -1.46266 | |
| Houston Rockets Phoenix Suns | 71.1% 28.9% | -230 +200 -240 +205 | -6-115 +6½-110 -6½-109 +6½-109 | 114 92 | -0.39087-0.38151 | -0.34049 | |
| Chicago Bulls New Orleans Pelicans | 73.4% 26.6% | -195 +170 -180 +170 | -5-110 +5-105 -4½-110 +5-109 | 130 143 | -1.02415-1.00641 | -1.32272 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Milwaukee Bucks | 44.5% 55.5% | +100 -110 +100 -115 | +1-110 -1-105 +1-109 -1-109 | 115 103 | -0.71668-0.72743 | -0.80889 | |
| Denver Nuggets Memphis Grizzlies | 75.1% 24.9% | -255 +222 -270 +250 | -6-110 +6-105 -6-110 +7-110 | 125 115 | -0.35932-0.33041 | -0.28688 | |
| New York Knicks Brooklyn Nets | 85.9% 14.1% | -700 +525 -725 +550 | -12½-109 +12½-110 -12½-105 +12½-109 | 113 100 | -0.16793-0.16133 | -0.15251 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Miami Heat | 19.6% 80.4% | +240 -260 +245 -270 | +7½-110 -7½-106 +7½-110 -7-109 | 102 106 | -0.34163-0.33448 | -0.21789 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Toronto Raptors | 46.8% 53.2% | +105 -120 +110 -120 | +1½-110 -1½-110 +2-109 -1½-110 | 99 110 | -0.63885-0.62755 | -0.63077 | |
| Detroit Pistons Indiana Pacers | 76.9% 23.1% | -410 +325 -420 +375 | -10-105 +10-110 -9½-109 +10-110 | 122 117 | -0.25671-0.23163 | -0.26272 |
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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