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10-26-2026 NBA Game Forecasts: 9 Picks

By Kai Mercer · 10-26-2026 00:01:03 EDT

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9 NBA game winner picks for 10-26-2026; see each recorded selection.

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Pick records

WSH at CHA

Kai Mercer picksCHA to beat WSH

Outcome window: 10-26-2026 19:00:00 EDT to 10-27-2026 01:00:00 EDT.

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Result: Accurate · observed value 1.0000

Final score: WSH 103, CHA 110. AI pick: Charlotte Hornets.

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MIN at CLE

Kai Mercer picksCLE to beat MIN

Outcome window: 10-26-2026 19:00:00 EDT to 10-27-2026 01:00:00 EDT.

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Result: Accurate · observed value 1.0000

Final score: MIN 125, CLE 127. AI pick: Cleveland Cavaliers.

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CHI at BOS

Kai Mercer picksBOS to beat CHI

Outcome window: 10-26-2026 19:30:00 EDT to 10-27-2026 01:30:00 EDT.

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Result: Accurate · observed value 1.0000

Final score: CHI 99, BOS 134. AI pick: Boston Celtics.

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DAL at MIA

Kai Mercer picksMIA to beat DAL

Outcome window: 10-26-2026 19:30:00 EDT to 10-27-2026 01:30:00 EDT.

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Result: Missed · observed value 0.0000

Final score: DAL 113, MIA 109. AI pick: Miami Heat.

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IND at MIL

Kai Mercer picksMIL to beat IND

Outcome window: 10-26-2026 20:00:00 EDT to 10-27-2026 02:00:00 EDT.

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Result: Accurate · observed value 1.0000

Final score: IND 102, MIL 110. AI pick: Milwaukee Bucks.

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PHX at OKC

Kai Mercer picksOKC to beat PHX

Outcome window: 10-26-2026 20:00:00 EDT to 10-27-2026 02:00:00 EDT.

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Result: Accurate · observed value 1.0000

Final score: PHX 114, OKC 125. AI pick: Oklahoma City Thunder.

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ATL at HOU

Kai Mercer picksHOU to beat ATL

Outcome window: 10-26-2026 20:30:00 EDT to 10-27-2026 02:30:00 EDT.

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Result: Accurate · observed value 1.0000

Final score: ATL 110, HOU 120. AI pick: Houston Rockets.

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MEM at UTAH

Kai Mercer picksMEM to beat UTAH

Outcome window: 10-26-2026 21:00:00 EDT to 10-27-2026 03:00:00 EDT.

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Result: Accurate · observed value 0.0000

Final score: MEM 110, UTAH 105. AI pick: Memphis Grizzlies.

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GS at DEN

Kai Mercer picksDEN to beat GS

Outcome window: 10-26-2026 22:00:00 EDT to 10-27-2026 04:00:00 EDT.

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Result: Missed · observed value 0.0000

Final score: GS 134, DEN 114. AI pick: Denver Nuggets.

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NBA game forecasts

These are experimental winner forecasts for research and entertainment. Previous-season records do not capture trades, injuries, lineup changes, or preseason rotations. They are not calibrated probabilities or betting advice. We do not invent odds when no verified lines are available.

Washington Wizards at Charlotte Hornets

AI pick: Charlotte Hornets to win. Tipoff: 10-26-2026 19:00 EDT. WSH finished the previous NBA regular season 17-65; CHA finished 44-38.

The baseline compares those win rates with a small home-court adjustment. This is a weak indicator across an offseason, especially in preseason. Confidence is capped at 62%. No verified moneyline or spread is available for this forecast, so no odds or hypothetical payout are claimed. The pick is locked before tipoff and graded against the final score.

Minnesota Timberwolves at Cleveland Cavaliers

AI pick: Cleveland Cavaliers to win. Tipoff: 10-26-2026 19:00 EDT. MIN finished the previous NBA regular season 49-33; CLE finished 52-30.

The baseline compares those win rates with a small home-court adjustment. This is a weak indicator across an offseason, especially in preseason. Confidence is capped at 62%. No verified moneyline or spread is available for this forecast, so no odds or hypothetical payout are claimed. The pick is locked before tipoff and graded against the final score.

Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics

AI pick: Boston Celtics to win. Tipoff: 10-26-2026 19:30 EDT. CHI finished the previous NBA regular season 31-51; BOS finished 56-26.

The baseline compares those win rates with a small home-court adjustment. This is a weak indicator across an offseason, especially in preseason. Confidence is capped at 62%. No verified moneyline or spread is available for this forecast, so no odds or hypothetical payout are claimed. The pick is locked before tipoff and graded against the final score.

Dallas Mavericks at Miami Heat

AI pick: Miami Heat to win. Tipoff: 10-26-2026 19:30 EDT. DAL finished the previous NBA regular season 26-56; MIA finished 43-39.

The baseline compares those win rates with a small home-court adjustment. This is a weak indicator across an offseason, especially in preseason. Confidence is capped at 62%. No verified moneyline or spread is available for this forecast, so no odds or hypothetical payout are claimed. The pick is locked before tipoff and graded against the final score.

Indiana Pacers at Milwaukee Bucks

AI pick: Milwaukee Bucks to win. Tipoff: 10-26-2026 20:00 EDT. IND finished the previous NBA regular season 19-63; MIL finished 32-50.

The baseline compares those win rates with a small home-court adjustment. This is a weak indicator across an offseason, especially in preseason. Confidence is capped at 62%. No verified moneyline or spread is available for this forecast, so no odds or hypothetical payout are claimed. The pick is locked before tipoff and graded against the final score.

Phoenix Suns at Oklahoma City Thunder

AI pick: Oklahoma City Thunder to win. Tipoff: 10-26-2026 20:00 EDT. PHX finished the previous NBA regular season 45-37; OKC finished 64-18.

The baseline compares those win rates with a small home-court adjustment. This is a weak indicator across an offseason, especially in preseason. Confidence is capped at 62%. No verified moneyline or spread is available for this forecast, so no odds or hypothetical payout are claimed. The pick is locked before tipoff and graded against the final score.

Atlanta Hawks at Houston Rockets

AI pick: Houston Rockets to win. Tipoff: 10-26-2026 20:30 EDT. ATL finished the previous NBA regular season 46-36; HOU finished 52-30.

The baseline compares those win rates with a small home-court adjustment. This is a weak indicator across an offseason, especially in preseason. Confidence is capped at 62%. No verified moneyline or spread is available for this forecast, so no odds or hypothetical payout are claimed. The pick is locked before tipoff and graded against the final score.

Memphis Grizzlies at Utah Jazz

AI pick: Memphis Grizzlies to win. Tipoff: 10-26-2026 21:00 EDT. MEM finished the previous NBA regular season 25-57; UTAH finished 22-60.

The baseline compares those win rates with a small home-court adjustment. This is a weak indicator across an offseason, especially in preseason. Confidence is capped at 62%. No verified moneyline or spread is available for this forecast, so no odds or hypothetical payout are claimed. The pick is locked before tipoff and graded against the final score.

Golden State Warriors at Denver Nuggets

AI pick: Denver Nuggets to win. Tipoff: 10-26-2026 22:00 EDT. GS finished the previous NBA regular season 37-45; DEN finished 54-28.

The baseline compares those win rates with a small home-court adjustment. This is a weak indicator across an offseason, especially in preseason. Confidence is capped at 62%. No verified moneyline or spread is available for this forecast, so no odds or hypothetical payout are claimed. The pick is locked before tipoff and graded against the final score.

Tracking

Each pick is recorded before tipoff and graded against the final score. Later information does not rewrite the original pick.

Outcome notes

7 accurate, 2 missed, 0 push, 0 pending.

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