NBA predictions this week
NBA predictions for the coming games: each team's chance to win, the expected margin and total points, with rest, back-to-backs and the latest injury report taken into account. Saved before tip-off and checked after the final buzzer.
Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans
Final score 97–101 · Thu 15 Oct, 00:00 UTC
On Thursday, 15 October 2026, New Orleans Pelicans visited Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. Final score: Dallas Mavericks 97–101 New Orleans Pelicans. Dallas Mavericks had won two of their last five (W-L-W-L-L, newest first), scoring 125 and allowing 125.8 points a game. New Orleans Pelicans had won two of their last five (L-W-L-L-W, newest first), scoring 126.8 and allowing 130.2 points a game. Head-to-head: 2-3 for Dallas Mavericks over the last five games, most recently New Orleans Pelicans 129–111 Dallas Mavericks. Dallas Mavericks had 3 days of rest and New Orleans Pelicans 6. Tip-off was at 00:00 UTC. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls
Final score 104–125 · Thu 15 Oct, 00:00 UTC
Milwaukee Bucks hosted Chicago Bulls in the NBA on Thursday, 15 October 2026. Final score: Milwaukee Bucks 104–125 Chicago Bulls. Milwaukee Bucks had won two of their last five (L-W-L-L-W, newest first), scoring 109.2 and allowing 116.2 points a game. Over their last five games Chicago Bulls went 1-4, averaging 116.6 points for and 126 against. In their last five meetings Milwaukee Bucks won four and Chicago Bulls one; the most recent ended Chicago Bulls 120–97 Milwaukee Bucks. Milwaukee Bucks had 3 days of rest and Chicago Bulls 2. Tip-off was at 00:00 UTC. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Detroit Pistons
Final score 106–128 · Thu 15 Oct, 00:00 UTC
On Thursday, 15 October 2026, Detroit Pistons visited Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. Final score: Minnesota Timberwolves 106–128 Detroit Pistons. Minnesota Timberwolves had won three of their last five (W-W-L-W-L, newest first), scoring 116.8 and allowing 117.4 points a game. Over their last five games Detroit Pistons went 2-3, averaging 107.8 points for and 111.4 against. Head-to-head: 2-3 for Minnesota Timberwolves over the last five games, most recently Detroit Pistons 113–108 Minnesota Timberwolves. Minnesota Timberwolves had 2 days of rest and Detroit Pistons 4. Tip-off was at 00:00 UTC. The game page also covers the point spread, total points, the predicted score, rest days and key players. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns
Final score 123–103 · Thu 15 Oct, 00:00 UTC
On Thursday, 15 October 2026, Phoenix Suns visited San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. Final score: San Antonio Spurs 123–103 Phoenix Suns. San Antonio Spurs had won no of their last five (L-L-L-L-L, newest first), scoring 103.8 and allowing 109 points a game. Over their last five games Phoenix Suns went 1-4, averaging 111.4 points for and 116.6 against. Head-to-head: 2-3 for San Antonio Spurs over the last five games, most recently Phoenix Suns 102–98 San Antonio Spurs. San Antonio Spurs were on the second night of a back-to-back. Tip-off was at 00:00 UTC. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets
Final score 110–122 · Thu 15 Oct, 02:30 UTC
Los Angeles Clippers hosted Denver Nuggets in the NBA on Thursday, 15 October 2026. Final score: Los Angeles Clippers 110–122 Denver Nuggets. Los Angeles Clippers had won two of their last five (L-W-L-W-L, newest first), scoring 108.6 and allowing 113.4 points a game. Denver Nuggets had won three of their last five (W-W-L-L-W, newest first), scoring 114 and allowing 113.2 points a game. In their last five meetings Los Angeles Clippers won one and Denver Nuggets four; the most recent ended Los Angeles Clippers 115–114 Denver Nuggets. Los Angeles Clippers had 4 days of rest and Denver Nuggets 3. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors
Thu 15 Oct, 23:30 UTC
The NBA brings Toronto Raptors to New York Knicks on Thursday, 15 October 2026. Over their last five games New York Knicks went 1-4, averaging 100.4 points for and 118.2 against. Over their last five games Toronto Raptors went 3-2, averaging 116.2 points for and 111.4 against. Head-to-head: 4-1 for New York Knicks over the last five games, most recently Toronto Raptors 148–98 New York Knicks. New York Knicks have had 2 days of rest and Toronto Raptors 2. Tip-off is at 23:30 UTC. The game page also covers the point spread, total points, the predicted score, rest days and key players. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Fri 16 Oct, 00:30 UTC
Houston Rockets host Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA on Friday, 16 October 2026. Houston Rockets have won three of their last five (L-W-L-W-W, newest first), scoring 108.4 and allowing 107.2 points a game. Over their last five games Oklahoma City Thunder went 1-4, averaging 112.6 points for and 116 against. In their last five meetings Houston Rockets won two and Oklahoma City Thunder three; the most recent ended Oklahoma City Thunder 106–112 Houston Rockets. Houston Rockets have had 4 days of rest and Oklahoma City Thunder 2. Tip-off is at 00:30 UTC. The game page also covers the point spread, total points, the predicted score, rest days and key players. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics
Fri 16 Oct, 23:00 UTC
On Friday, 16 October 2026, Boston Celtics visit Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. Over their last five games Philadelphia 76ers went 1-4, averaging 108.4 points for and 121.4 against. Boston Celtics have won three of their last five (W-W-W-L-L, newest first), scoring 115 and allowing 105.4 points a game. In their last five meetings Philadelphia 76ers won three and Boston Celtics two; the most recent ended Boston Celtics 144–106 Philadelphia 76ers. Boston Celtics are on the second night of a back-to-back. Tip-off is at 23:00 UTC. The game page also covers the point spread, total points, the predicted score, rest days and key players. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
Orlando Magic vs Miami Heat
Fri 16 Oct, 23:00 UTC
On Friday, 16 October 2026, Miami Heat visit Orlando Magic in the NBA. Over their last five games Orlando Magic went 2-3, averaging 106.4 points for and 112.4 against. Miami Heat have won three of their last five (W-L-W-W-L, newest first), scoring 130.2 and allowing 120.6 points a game. Head-to-head: 5-0 for Orlando Magic over the last five games, most recently Miami Heat 117–121 Orlando Magic. Miami Heat are on the second night of a back-to-back. Tip-off is at 23:00 UTC. The game page also covers the point spread, total points, the predicted score, rest days and key players. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks
Fri 16 Oct, 23:00 UTC
The NBA brings Milwaukee Bucks to Indiana Pacers on Friday, 16 October 2026. Over their last five games Indiana Pacers went 1-4, averaging 113.4 points for and 116.6 against. Milwaukee Bucks have won one of their last five (L-L-W-L-L, newest first), scoring 105 and allowing 119.6 points a game. In their last five meetings Indiana Pacers won one and Milwaukee Bucks four; the most recent ended Milwaukee Bucks 134–123 Indiana Pacers. Milwaukee Bucks are on the second night of a back-to-back. Tip-off is at 23:00 UTC. The game page also covers the point spread, total points, the predicted score, rest days and key players. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
Detroit Pistons vs Toronto Raptors
Fri 16 Oct, 23:00 UTC
The NBA brings Toronto Raptors to Detroit Pistons on Friday, 16 October 2026. Over their last five games Detroit Pistons went 3-2, averaging 110.8 points for and 109.2 against. Over their last five games Toronto Raptors went 3-2, averaging 116.2 points for and 111.4 against. Head-to-head: 4-1 for Detroit Pistons over the last five games, most recently Detroit Pistons 127–116 Toronto Raptors. Detroit Pistons are on the second night of a back-to-back. Tip-off is at 23:00 UTC. The game page also covers the point spread, total points, the predicted score, rest days and key players. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
Dallas Mavericks vs Atlanta Hawks
Sat 17 Oct, 00:00 UTC
The NBA brings Atlanta Hawks to Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, 17 October 2026. Dallas Mavericks have won two of their last five (L-W-L-W-L, newest first), scoring 123 and allowing 123.6 points a game. Atlanta Hawks have won three of their last five (W-W-W-L-L, newest first), scoring 113.4 and allowing 123 points a game. Head-to-head: 3-2 for Dallas Mavericks over the last five games, most recently Dallas Mavericks 120–135 Atlanta Hawks. Dallas Mavericks have had 2 days of rest and Atlanta Hawks 4. Tip-off is at 00:00 UTC. The game page also covers the point spread, total points, the predicted score, rest days and key players. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Sat 17 Oct, 00:00 UTC
The NBA brings Minnesota Timberwolves to Chicago Bulls on Saturday, 17 October 2026. Over their last five games Chicago Bulls went 2-3, averaging 121 points for and 121.4 against. Over their last five games Minnesota Timberwolves went 3-2, averaging 116.2 points for and 115.2 against. In their last five meetings Chicago Bulls won two and Minnesota Timberwolves three; the most recent ended Minnesota Timberwolves 115–120 Chicago Bulls. Chicago Bulls have had 2 days of rest and Minnesota Timberwolves 2. Tip-off is at 00:00 UTC. The game page also covers the point spread, total points, the predicted score, rest days and key players. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Charlotte Hornets
Sat 17 Oct, 00:00 UTC
On Saturday, 17 October 2026, Charlotte Hornets visit Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. Over their last five games Memphis Grizzlies went 2-3, averaging 111.2 points for and 124.8 against. Over their last five games Charlotte Hornets went 2-3, averaging 101 points for and 115 against. Head-to-head: 2-3 for Memphis Grizzlies over the last five games, most recently Charlotte Hornets 124–101 Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis Grizzlies have had 7 days of rest and Charlotte Hornets 2. Tip-off is at 00:00 UTC. The game page also covers the point spread, total points, the predicted score, rest days and key players. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards
Sat 17 Oct, 00:00 UTC
The NBA brings Washington Wizards to New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, 17 October 2026. Over their last five games New Orleans Pelicans went 2-3, averaging 115.8 points for and 122.2 against. Over their last five games Washington Wizards went 2-3, averaging 116.2 points for and 123.6 against. In their last five meetings New Orleans Pelicans won five and Washington Wizards no; the most recent ended New Orleans Pelicans 138–118 Washington Wizards. New Orleans Pelicans have had 2 days of rest and Washington Wizards 4. Tip-off is at 00:00 UTC. The game page also covers the point spread, total points, the predicted score, rest days and key players. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
San Antonio Spurs vs Sacramento Kings
Sat 17 Oct, 00:00 UTC
The NBA brings Sacramento Kings to San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, 17 October 2026. Over their last five games San Antonio Spurs went 1-4, averaging 107.2 points for and 108.2 against. Sacramento Kings have won no of their last five (L-L-L-L-L, newest first), scoring 105.4 and allowing 116.8 points a game. In their last five meetings San Antonio Spurs won three and Sacramento Kings two; the most recent ended Sacramento Kings 104–132 San Antonio Spurs. San Antonio Spurs have had 2 days of rest and Sacramento Kings 2. Tip-off is at 00:00 UTC. The game page also covers the point spread, total points, the predicted score, rest days and key players. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers
Sat 17 Oct, 02:00 UTC
On Saturday, 17 October 2026, Portland Trail Blazers visit Golden State Warriors in the NBA. Over their last five games Golden State Warriors went 3-2, averaging 111 points for and 104 against. Over their last five games Portland Trail Blazers went 2-3, averaging 105.8 points for and 112.8 against. In their last five meetings Golden State Warriors won one and Portland Trail Blazers four; the most recent ended Portland Trail Blazers 123–118 Golden State Warriors. Golden State Warriors have had 3 days of rest and Portland Trail Blazers 3. Tip-off is at 02:00 UTC. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz
Sat 17 Oct, 02:00 UTC
Phoenix Suns host Utah Jazz in the NBA on Saturday, 17 October 2026. Over their last five games Phoenix Suns went 1-4, averaging 110.2 points for and 117 against. Over their last five games Utah Jazz went 3-2, averaging 117.6 points for and 111 against. Head-to-head: 4-1 for Phoenix Suns over the last five games, most recently Phoenix Suns 134–109 Utah Jazz. Phoenix Suns have had 2 days of rest and Utah Jazz 4. Tip-off is at 02:00 UTC. The game page also covers the point spread, total points, the predicted score, rest days and key players. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets
Sat 17 Oct, 02:30 UTC
On Saturday, 17 October 2026, Denver Nuggets visit Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. Over their last five games Los Angeles Lakers went 2-3, averaging 107.6 points for and 110.6 against. Denver Nuggets have won three of their last five (W-W-W-L-L, newest first), scoring 113.4 and allowing 112.6 points a game. In their last five meetings Los Angeles Lakers won three and Denver Nuggets two; the most recent ended Los Angeles Lakers 127–125 Denver Nuggets. Los Angeles Lakers have had 3 days of rest and Denver Nuggets 2. Tip-off is at 02:30 UTC. The game page also covers the point spread, total points, the predicted score, rest days and key players. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics
Tue 20 Oct, 19:00 UTC
Detroit Pistons host Boston Celtics in the NBA on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. Over their last five games Detroit Pistons went 3-2, averaging 110.8 points for and 109.2 against. Over their last five games Boston Celtics went 3-2, averaging 115 points for and 105.4 against. Head-to-head: 4-1 for Detroit Pistons over the last five games, most recently Detroit Pistons 104–103 Boston Celtics. Detroit Pistons have had 5 days of rest and Boston Celtics 5. Tip-off is at 19:00 UTC. The game page also covers the point spread, total points, the predicted score, rest days and key players. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers
Tue 20 Oct, 23:00 UTC
On Tuesday, 20 October 2026, Philadelphia 76ers visit New York Knicks in the NBA. New York Knicks have won one of their last five (L-L-L-L-W, newest first), scoring 100.4 and allowing 118.2 points a game. Over their last five games Philadelphia 76ers went 1-4, averaging 108.4 points for and 121.4 against. In their last five meetings New York Knicks won four and Philadelphia 76ers one; the most recent ended Philadelphia 76ers 120–97 New York Knicks. New York Knicks have had 7 days of rest and Philadelphia 76ers 9. Tip-off is at 23:00 UTC. The game page also covers the point spread, total points, the predicted score, rest days and key players. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Wed 21 Oct, 01:30 UTC
On Wednesday, 21 October 2026, Oklahoma City Thunder visit San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. San Antonio Spurs have won one of their last five (W-L-L-L-L, newest first), scoring 107.2 and allowing 108.2 points a game. Oklahoma City Thunder have won one of their last five (W-L-L-L-L, newest first), scoring 112.6 and allowing 116 points a game. Head-to-head: 3-2 for San Antonio Spurs over the last five games, most recently Oklahoma City Thunder 103–111 San Antonio Spurs. San Antonio Spurs have had 6 days of rest and Oklahoma City Thunder 7. Tip-off is at 01:30 UTC. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks
Wed 21 Oct, 23:00 UTC
The NBA brings Atlanta Hawks to Orlando Magic on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. Orlando Magic have won two of their last five (W-L-W-L-L, newest first), scoring 106.4 and allowing 112.4 points a game. Over their last five games Atlanta Hawks went 3-2, averaging 113.4 points for and 123 against. In their last five meetings Orlando Magic won one and Atlanta Hawks four; the most recent ended Orlando Magic 101–130 Atlanta Hawks. Orlando Magic have had 8 days of rest and Atlanta Hawks 9. Tip-off is at 23:00 UTC. The game page also covers the point spread, total points, the predicted score, rest days and key players. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks
Wed 21 Oct, 23:00 UTC
On Wednesday, 21 October 2026, Milwaukee Bucks visit Washington Wizards in the NBA. Washington Wizards have won two of their last five (L-W-W-L-L, newest first), scoring 116.2 and allowing 123.6 points a game. Over their last five games Milwaukee Bucks went 1-4, averaging 105 points for and 119.6 against. Head-to-head: 3-2 for Washington Wizards over the last five games, most recently Washington Wizards 109–99 Milwaukee Bucks. Washington Wizards have had 9 days of rest and Milwaukee Bucks 6. Tip-off is at 23:00 UTC. The game page also covers the point spread, total points, the predicted score, rest days and key players. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
Brooklyn Nets vs Charlotte Hornets
Wed 21 Oct, 23:30 UTC
On Wednesday, 21 October 2026, Charlotte Hornets visit Brooklyn Nets in the NBA. Over their last five games Brooklyn Nets went 3-2, averaging 119.6 points for and 120 against. Charlotte Hornets have won two of their last five (L-W-L-L-W, newest first), scoring 101 and allowing 115 points a game. In their last five meetings Brooklyn Nets won two and Charlotte Hornets three; the most recent ended Charlotte Hornets 90–124 Brooklyn Nets. Brooklyn Nets have had 7 days of rest and Charlotte Hornets 7. Tip-off is at 23:30 UTC. The game page also covers the point spread, total points, the predicted score, rest days and key players. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Wed 21 Oct, 23:30 UTC
Miami Heat host Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. Miami Heat have won three of their last five (W-L-W-W-L, newest first), scoring 130.2 and allowing 120.6 points a game. Minnesota Timberwolves have won three of their last five (L-W-W-L-W, newest first), scoring 116.2 and allowing 115.2 points a game. Head-to-head: 1-4 for Miami Heat over the last five games, most recently Miami Heat 124–125 Minnesota Timberwolves. Miami Heat have had 7 days of rest and Minnesota Timberwolves 6. Tip-off is at 23:30 UTC. The game page also covers the point spread, total points, the predicted score, rest days and key players. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.
Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls
Wed 21 Oct, 23:30 UTC
The NBA brings Chicago Bulls to Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. Over their last five games Toronto Raptors went 3-2, averaging 116.2 points for and 111.4 against. Chicago Bulls have won two of their last five (W-L-L-W-L, newest first), scoring 121 and allowing 121.4 points a game. Head-to-head: 3-2 for Toronto Raptors over the last five games, most recently Chicago Bulls 109–139 Toronto Raptors. Toronto Raptors have had 8 days of rest and Chicago Bulls 6. Tip-off is at 23:30 UTC. The game page also covers the point spread, total points, the predicted score, rest days and key players. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.