10-16-2026 NBA Preseason Game Forecasts: 12 Picks

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.

Miami Heat at Orlando Magic

AI pick: Orlando Magic to win. Tipoff: 10-16-2026 19:00 EDT. MIA finished the previous NBA regular season 43-39; ORL finished 45-37.

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 55%. 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.

Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers

AI pick: Boston Celtics to win. Tipoff: 10-16-2026 19:00 EDT. BOS finished the previous NBA regular season 56-26; PHI finished 45-37.

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 55%. 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.

Toronto Raptors at Detroit Pistons

AI pick: Detroit Pistons to win. Tipoff: 10-16-2026 19:00 EDT. TOR finished the previous NBA regular season 46-36; DET finished 60-22.

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 55%. 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.

Milwaukee Bucks at Indiana Pacers

AI pick: Milwaukee Bucks to win. Tipoff: 10-16-2026 19:00 EDT. MIL finished the previous NBA regular season 32-50; IND finished 19-63.

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 55%. 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 Dallas Mavericks

AI pick: Atlanta Hawks to win. Tipoff: 10-16-2026 20:00 EDT. ATL finished the previous NBA regular season 46-36; DAL finished 26-56.

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 55%. 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.

Sacramento Kings at San Antonio Spurs

AI pick: San Antonio Spurs to win. Tipoff: 10-16-2026 20:00 EDT. SAC finished the previous NBA regular season 22-60; SA finished 62-20.

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 55%. 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.

Charlotte Hornets at Memphis Grizzlies

AI pick: Charlotte Hornets to win. Tipoff: 10-16-2026 20:00 EDT. CHA finished the previous NBA regular season 44-38; MEM finished 25-57.

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 55%. 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.

Washington Wizards at New Orleans Pelicans

AI pick: New Orleans Pelicans to win. Tipoff: 10-16-2026 20:00 EDT. WSH finished the previous NBA regular season 17-65; NO finished 26-56.

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 55%. 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 Chicago Bulls

AI pick: Minnesota Timberwolves to win. Tipoff: 10-16-2026 20:00 EDT. MIN finished the previous NBA regular season 49-33; CHI finished 31-51.

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 55%. 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.

Portland Trail Blazers at Golden State Warriors

AI pick: Portland Trail Blazers to win. Tipoff: 10-16-2026 22:00 EDT. POR finished the previous NBA regular season 42-40; GS finished 37-45.

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 55%. 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.

Utah Jazz at Phoenix Suns

AI pick: Phoenix Suns to win. Tipoff: 10-16-2026 22:00 EDT. UTAH finished the previous NBA regular season 22-60; PHX finished 45-37.

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 55%. 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.

Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers

AI pick: Los Angeles Lakers to win. Tipoff: 10-16-2026 22:30 EDT. DEN finished the previous NBA regular season 54-28; LAL finished 53-29.

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 55%. 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.