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 o231-110 u232½-110 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors Los Angeles Lakers | 47.1% 52.9% | +100 -107 +105 -118 | +1-108 +1-110 +1½-110 -1-109 | 123 116 | -0.70991-0.74651 | -0.75307 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Brooklyn Nets | 81.9% 18.1% | -900 +655 -800 +615 | -14½-105 +14½-108 -13-110 +14-109 | 105 90 | -0.13730-0.14612 | -0.20027 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Toronto Raptors | 54.1% 45.9% | -195 +175 -185 +175 | -5-105 +5½-115 -4½-110 +5-109 | 112 103 | -0.43833-0.44482 | -0.61408 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Miami Heat | 60.5% 39.5% | -210 +195 -210 +195 | -5½-108 +5½-105 -5½-109 +5½-109 | 110 108 | -0.40573-0.40573 | -0.50205 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Philadelphia 76ers | 79.6% 20.4% | -650 +515 -610 +500 | -11½-108 +11½-107 -11½-109 +12-110 | 126 113 | -0.17195-0.17730 | -0.22857 | |
| Orlando Magic Washington Wizards | 81.9% 18.1% | -1235 +950 -1400 +900 | -15-108 +15-105 -15½-109 +15½-109 | 109 97 | -0.09799-0.10178 | -0.20000 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Los Angeles Clippers | 14.9% 85.1% | +1170 -1820 +1700 -1800 | +18½-108 -18-110 +18-109 -18-109 | 98 114 | -0.07980-0.05699 | -0.16146 | |
| Detroit Pistons Oklahoma City Thunder | 20.0% 80.0% | +600 -730 +575 -750 | +13-110 -12½-108 +13-110 -12½-109 | 103 119 | -0.15051-0.15522 | -0.22364 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Denver Nuggets | 36.2% 63.8% | +120 -130 +125 -130 | +2½-110 -2-108 +2½-109 -2-110 | 113 106 | -0.80802-0.82055 | -1.01595 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Dallas Mavericks | 42.7% 57.3% | +145 -155 +150 -150 | +3½+100 -3-110 +4-110 -3-109 | 118 120 | -0.51371-0.51083 | -0.55745 | |
| Utah Jazz Houston Rockets | 14.8% 85.2% | +825 -1100 +900 -1100 | +15½-108 -15-110 +16½-110 -15-109 | 105 143 | -0.11149-0.10354 | -0.15962 | |
| Miami Heat Boston Celtics | 21.7% 78.3% | +400 -480 +425 -500 | +10½-108 -10½-105 +10½-109 -10-110 | 124 103 | -1.63665-1.68174 | -1.52869 | |
| New York Knicks Cleveland Cavaliers | 19.8% 80.2% | +410 -500 +425 -450 | +10½-108 -10-115 +10½-109 -10-115 | 105 124 | -0.21131-0.20929 | -0.22118 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Indiana Pacers | 14.7% 85.3% | +790 -1090 +800 -1150 | +15-105 -15-106 +15½-110 -15-109 | 105 119 | -0.11570-0.11402 | -0.15864 | |
| Sacramento Kings Washington Wizards | 79.8% 20.2% | -800 +600 -800 +650 | -13½-105 +13½-108 -13-110 +13½-105 | 111 116 | -1.97717-2.03692 | -1.59815 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Denver Nuggets | 42.5% 57.5% | +105 -123 +125 -130 | +1½-107 -1½-108 +2½-110 -2-109 | 140 139 | -0.75647-0.82055 | -0.85665 |
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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