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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns Minnesota Timberwolves | 37.2% 62.8% | +270 -290 +265 -285 | +8½-115 -8-108 +8-109 -7½-109 | 109 124 | -0.31004-0.31489 | -0.46514 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Brooklyn Nets | 77.2% 22.8% | -700 +560 -650 +600 | -12½-113 +13-108 -12½-110 +13½-109 | 132 100 | -0.15971-0.15258 | -0.25833 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Toronto Raptors | 37.4% 62.6% | +195 -225 +200 -210 | +5½-105 -5½-108 +6-105 -5½-110 | 97 108 | -0.39854-0.40015 | -0.46785 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Detroit Pistons | 57.0% 43.0% | -245 +225 -260 +230 | -6-110 +6½-105 -6½-115 +7-109 | 122 133 | -1.19634-1.21885 | -0.84348 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Sacramento Kings | 32.7% 67.3% | +195 -225 +200 -220 | +5½-108 -5-115 +5½-109 -5½-105 | 107 128 | -0.39854-0.39531 | -0.39626 | |
| Houston Rockets Utah Jazz | 79.6% 20.4% | -825 +655 -1000 +675 | -13-110 +13½-108 -13½-105 +14-110 | 121 110 | -0.13846-0.13272 | -0.22873 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Chicago Bulls | 60.7% 39.3% | -170 +159 -170 +160 | -4-105 +4-106 -3½-115 +4½-110 | 117 119 | -0.96727-0.96964 | -0.93514 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Oklahoma City Thunder | 27.4% 72.6% | +445 -510 +450 -500 | +10½-105 -10½-107 +11½-110 -10-115 | 104 125 | -0.19841-0.19737 | -0.32087 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Miami Heat | 44.7% 55.3% | +105 -120 -105 -115 | +1½-108 -1½-105 +1-109 -1-109 | 112 122 | -0.63885-0.67172 | -0.59287 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Cleveland Cavaliers | 14.4% 85.6% | +645 -895 +650 -850 | +14-115 -13½-108 +14-109 -14-109 | 116 124 | -0.13909-0.13891 | -0.15543 | |
| Indiana Pacers Washington Wizards | 81.1% 18.9% | -700 +575 -700 +565 | -11½-107 +12-105 -11-110 +12-109 | 162 109 | -0.15642-0.15860 | -0.20939 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Orlando Magic | 24.8% 75.2% | +215 -245 +215 -230 | +7-108 -7+100 +7-110 -6½-109 | 101 92 | -1.17464-1.16174 | -1.39590 | |
| Boston Celtics Phoenix Suns | 61.1% 38.9% | -184 +165 -185 +175 | -4½-106 +5-115 -4½-110 +5½-110 | 132 102 | -0.45898-0.44482 | -0.49330 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Denver Nuggets | 27.6% 72.4% | +475 -600 +525 -600 | +11½-110 -11-108 +11½-109 -11½-109 | 117 127 | -0.18473-0.17114 | -0.32346 | |
| Toronto Raptors Brooklyn Nets | 50.6% 49.4% | +120 -135 +115 -135 | +2½-105 -2½-108 +2½-109 -2½-109 | 116 86 | -0.81706-0.80428 | -0.68039 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers New York Knicks | 56.9% 43.1% | -165 +160 -170 +175 | -4-108 +4½-110 -4½-109 +5-110 | 126 113 | -0.48102-0.45586 | -0.56368 |
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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