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 | o222½-110 u222½-110 o222½-110 u223½-110 | 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 | o232½-110 u232-105 o232-110 u232-110 | |||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans Minnesota Timberwolves | 36.5% 63.5% | +150 -165 +160 -175 | +4-112 -4+100 +4½-110 -4-109 | 126 132 | -0.49617-0.47276 | -0.45383 | |
| Golden State Warriors Los Angeles Clippers | 34.3% 65.7% | +144 -160 +155 -165 | +4-105 -3½-110 +4½-110 -4-105 | 110 115 | -0.51043-0.48848 | -0.42041 | |
| Phoenix Suns Oklahoma City Thunder | 32.4% 67.6% | +247 -278 +270 -300 | +7½-110 -7-105 +8-110 -7-110 | 135 103 | -1.26752-1.32840 | -1.12633 | |
| Detroit Pistons Indiana Pacers | 88.9% 11.1% | -1200 +825 -1200 +800 | -16-110 +16½-108 -16-109 +16½-110 | 133 121 | -0.11075-0.11366 | -0.11712 | |
| Brooklyn Nets Toronto Raptors | 8.2% 91.8% | +2900 -5000 +3000 -6000 | +23½-102 -23½-111 +24½-110 -24-109 | 101 136 | -0.03343-0.03228 | -0.08554 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Philadelphia 76ers | 5.7% 94.3% | +950 -1500 +1050 -1200 | +16-105 -15½-112 +16-109 -15½-115 | 106 126 | -0.09675-0.09003 | -0.05892 | |
| Orlando Magic Boston Celtics | 81.8% 18.2% | -714 +575 -550 +600 | -14-101 +14-105 -13½-109 +13½-109 | 108 113 | -1.93454-1.93482 | -1.70622 | |
| Charlotte Hornets New York Knicks | 85.4% 14.6% | -769 +600 -900 +650 | -13½-110 +13½+101 -14½-109 +14½-109 | 110 96 | -0.14966-0.13815 | -0.15833 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Miami Heat | 42.5% 57.5% | +375 -435 +400 -460 | +10½-108 -10-112 +10½-109 -10½-109 | 117 143 | -0.23026-0.21791 | -0.55417 | |
| Washington Wizards Cleveland Cavaliers | 11.1% 88.9% | +430 -500 +435 -485 | +11+104 -11-110 +10½-105 -10½-109 | 117 130 | -0.20410-0.20332 | -0.11806 | |
| Phoenix Suns Los Angeles Lakers | 51.7% 48.3% | -127 +120 -135 +125 | -2-108 +2½-110 -2-110 +2½-109 | 73 101 | -0.80236-0.82968 | -0.72689 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Portland Trail Blazers | 49.6% 50.4% | +115 -115 +110 -125 | +2-110 -2+102 +2-109 -1½-110 | 97 116 | -0.62571-0.61904 | -0.68599 | |
| Golden State Warriors Sacramento Kings | 82.8% 17.2% | -500 +400 -500 +400 | -11+102 +11-107 -10½-110 +11-109 | 118 124 | -1.64222-1.64222 | -1.75927 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Utah Jazz | 37.9% 62.1% | +166 -180 +170 -185 | +5-101 -5-110 +5-109 -4½-110 | 101 147 | -0.46045-0.45144 | -0.47646 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Houston Rockets | 21.2% 78.8% | +375 -435 +400 -450 | +9½-105 -9½-108 +9½-109 -9½-109 | 136 132 | -1.58148-1.62745 | -1.55079 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Denver Nuggets | 39.8% 60.2% | +127 -140 +120 -130 | +2½-108 -2½-104 +2½-109 -2-110 | 107 127 | -0.56258-0.59012 | -0.50801 |
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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