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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Nets Phoenix Suns | 33.6% 66.4% | +174 -185 +175 -185 | +5½-112 -4½-110 +5-110 -4½-110 | 111 109 | -1.02196-1.02427 | -1.09008 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Dallas Mavericks | 25.4% 74.6% | +226 -270 +230 -250 | +7-105 -7-110 +7-110 -7-110 | 120 116 | -1.21756-1.21110 | -1.36971 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Memphis Grizzlies | 41.9% 58.1% | -220 +186 -210 +195 | -5½-110 +5½-105 -5½-110 +6-110 | 122 116 | -0.41118-0.40573 | -0.86986 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Indiana Pacers | 63.9% 36.1% | -110 -110 -105 +105 | +0-105 +1-110 +1-110 +1½-110 | 101 116 | -0.69315-0.71785 | -1.01960 | |
| Indiana Pacers Oklahoma City Thunder | 22.8% 77.2% | +230 -245 +230 -240 | +7-108 -7+100 +7-110 -6½-105 | 91 103 | -0.35538-0.35718 | -0.25908 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Indiana Pacers | 62.9% 37.1% | -195 +190 -210 +190 | -5½-108 +5½-108 -5½-105 +6-110 | 91 108 | -1.07055-1.08672 | -0.99131 | |
| Indiana Pacers Oklahoma City Thunder | 22.2% 77.8% | +305 -340 +320 -350 | +9-108 -8½-110 +9-105 -8½-110 | 109 120 | -0.27727-0.26707 | -0.25162 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Indiana Pacers | 62.8% 37.2% | -220 +200 -230 +200 | -5½-110 +6-105 -6-105 +6-105 | 111 104 | -0.39531-0.39087 | -0.46510 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Indiana Pacers | 63.0% 37.0% | -210 +183 -210 +190 | -5-115 +5½-108 -5½-105 +5½-105 | 107 116 | -1.07058-1.08672 | -0.99523 | |
| Indiana Pacers Oklahoma City Thunder | 22.4% 77.6% | +465 -560 +450 -560 | +11½-105 -11½-108 +11½-105 -11½-105 | 107 123 | -0.18945-0.19416 | -0.25309 | |
| Indiana Pacers Oklahoma City Thunder | 21.9% 78.1% | +400 -470 +400 -450 | +10-105 -9½-108 +10-105 -9½-110 | 111 110 | -1.63368-1.62745 | -1.51809 | |
| New York Knicks Indiana Pacers | 38.7% 61.3% | +160 -180 +160 -170 | +4-105 -4-108 +4½-110 -4-107 | 108 125 | -0.46893-0.47678 | -0.48952 | |
| Indiana Pacers New York Knicks | 43.5% 56.5% | +170 -175 +160 -175 | +4½-105 -4-108 +4½-107 -4½-107 | 94 111 | -0.45869-0.47276 | -0.57125 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Oklahoma City Thunder | 29.1% 70.9% | +330 -360 +320 -350 | +9-110 -8½-108 +8½-107 -8½-107 | 94 124 | -0.26017-0.26707 | -0.34336 | |
| New York Knicks Indiana Pacers | 38.6% 61.4% | +130 -149 +140 -145 | +3-108 -3-108 +3½-110 -3-107 | 121 130 | -0.54614-0.53299 | -0.48771 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Minnesota Timberwolves | 53.5% 46.5% | -140 +132 -150 +130 | -3-108 +3-105 -3-107 +3-107 | 128 126 | -0.55326-0.54502 | -0.62536 |
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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