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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers Indiana Pacers | 26.5% 73.5% | +375 -450 +400 -420 | +10-105 -10-107 +10-105 -9½-110 | 112 114 | -0.22897-0.22123 | -0.30820 | |
| Houston Rockets Los Angeles Clippers | 26.9% 73.1% | +430 -500 +425 -450 | +10½-110 -10-108 +10-105 -10-109 | 117 134 | -0.20410-0.20929 | -0.31323 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Phoenix Suns | 67.6% 32.4% | -280 +235 -280 +245 | -7-110 +7½-108 -7-109 +7½-110 | 125 112 | -0.34013-0.33173 | -0.39125 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Golden State Warriors | 13.3% 86.7% | +1000 -1400 +1100 -1350 | +18-108 -17½-110 +17½-109 -17-110 | 114 111 | -2.42182-2.49921 | -2.01808 | |
| Denver Nuggets Sacramento Kings | 57.4% 42.6% | -190 +180 -180 +175 | -4½-108 +4½-105 -4-110 +4½-105 | 124 116 | -0.43510-0.44830 | -0.55445 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Utah Jazz | 63.5% 36.5% | -265 +230 -240 +235 | -7-108 +7-105 -6½-109 +7-105 | 126 133 | -1.22258-1.21332 | -1.00756 | |
| Miami Heat Chicago Bulls | 52.5% 47.5% | -135 +115 -125 +110 | -2-110 +2½-108 -2-109 +2-109 | 111 119 | -0.80428-0.77319 | -0.74431 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Dallas Mavericks | 59.1% 40.9% | -200 +180 -190 +175 | -5-106 +5-108 -4½-109 +5-110 | 112 97 | -0.42898-0.44150 | -0.52677 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Toronto Raptors | 33.1% 66.9% | +440 -500 +450 -550 | +11½-108 -11-110 +11½-109 -11½-109 | 96 126 | -0.20067-0.19464 | -0.40182 | |
| Boston Celtics Orlando Magic | 31.0% 69.0% | +295 -350 +290 -330 | +8½-108 -8-110 +8½-110 -8-109 | 76 96 | -0.28178-0.28827 | -0.37037 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers Washington Wizards | 55.3% 44.7% | -140 +135 -140 +130 | -3-107 +3½-110 -3-109 +3-109 | 122 103 | -0.54782-0.55696 | -0.59269 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Los Angeles Clippers | 20.0% 80.0% | +600 -800 +600 -740 | +13-105 -13-108 +13-105 -12-110 | 117 122 | -0.14903-0.15029 | -0.22307 | |
| Golden State Warriors Phoenix Suns | 71.0% 29.0% | -450 +395 -425 +375 | -10-108 +10-105 -10-109 +10-105 | 133 95 | -0.22067-0.23116 | -0.34205 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Oklahoma City Thunder | 23.8% 76.2% | +340 -390 +350 -380 | +9½-108 -9-113 +9½-109 -9-110 | 120 136 | -0.25118-0.24741 | -0.27237 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Milwaukee Bucks | 54.9% 45.1% | -225 +200 -210 +200 | -6-108 +6-105 -5½-110 +6½-110 | 103 110 | -1.12393-1.10933 | -0.79715 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Brooklyn Nets | 49.9% 50.1% | +100 -115 +110 -115 | +1½-113 -1-108 +2-110 -1-110 | 114 119 | -0.66000-0.63673 | -0.69051 |
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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