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 Sacramento Kings | 63.5% 36.5% | -265 +240 -260 +240 | -7½-105 +7½-108 -7½-109 +7½-109 | 101 100 | -0.34011-0.34163 | -0.45355 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Utah Jazz | 72.7% 27.3% | -340 +325 -380 +330 | -9-105 +9-108 -8½-110 +9-109 | 145 111 | -0.26582-0.25755 | -0.31935 | |
| Brooklyn Nets Minnesota Timberwolves | 9.7% 90.3% | +1428 -3000 +1500 -2400 | +21½-105 -21½-108 +21½-109 -21-110 | 91 117 | -0.06545-0.06307 | -0.10210 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Denver Nuggets | 29.5% 70.5% | +255 -285 +250 -290 | +7½-108 -7-110 +7½-110 -7-109 | 109 117 | -0.32247-0.32515 | -0.34990 | |
| Toronto Raptors Dallas Mavericks | 20.1% 79.9% | +435 -540 +450 -500 | +11-105 -11-107 +11½-110 -11-109 | 102 124 | -0.20011-0.19737 | -0.22436 | |
| Miami Heat New Orleans Pelicans | 81.5% 18.5% | -1040 +750 -1100 +775 | -15-105 +15-104 -15-109 +15-109 | 153 104 | -0.12130-0.11750 | -0.20417 | |
| Washington Wizards Chicago Bulls | 19.2% 80.8% | +607 -750 +800 -750 | +14-108 -13½-115 +15-110 -14-109 | 89 119 | -0.14867-0.11860 | -0.21313 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers New York Knicks | 36.7% 63.3% | +143 -155 +140 -150 | +4-110 -3½-108 +4-110 -3-109 | 108 102 | -0.90708-0.89199 | -1.00250 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Boston Celtics | 10.6% 89.4% | +1291 -2400 +1300 -2400 | +21-110 -20½-108 +20½-109 -20-110 | 94 130 | -0.07222-0.07176 | -0.11232 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Detroit Pistons | 35.8% 64.2% | +155 -170 +160 -175 | +4½-108 -4½-107 +4½-105 -4-110 | 125 119 | -0.95763-0.97625 | -1.02638 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Philadelphia 76ers | 75.2% 24.8% | -625 +505 -650 +500 | -11½-108 +11½-105 -11-110 +11½-109 | 124 110 | -0.17541-0.17589 | -0.28499 | |
| Orlando Magic Indiana Pacers | 49.3% 50.7% | +145 -155 +150 -150 | +4-110 -3½-108 +4-110 -3½-109 | 129 115 | -0.91198-0.91629 | -0.70662 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Memphis Grizzlies | 51.6% 48.4% | -130 +120 -130 +120 | -2-113 +2+100 -2-110 +2½-109 | 141 125 | -0.59012-0.59012 | -0.66093 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Milwaukee Bucks | 15.7% 84.3% | +875 -1190 +900 -1300 | +17-112 -16½-108 +16½-105 -16½-109 | 111 136 | -0.10542-0.10228 | -0.17056 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Brooklyn Nets | 73.4% 26.6% | -750 +600 -820 +650 | -13-110 +13½-108 -13-110 +14-110 | 133 109 | -0.15007-0.13941 | -0.30976 | |
| New York Knicks Detroit Pistons | 48.0% 52.0% | +150 -160 +150 -160 | +4-108 -3½-105 +4-110 -3½-109 | 106 115 | -0.50078-0.50078 | -0.65352 |
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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