NBA · Friday, October 16, 2026
NBA research slate for Friday, October 16, 2026
Every NBA matchup on the schedule, the times in Eastern and Pacific, and the rest and schedule context to check before you research a number.
By DeepChamp research team · Updated · Methods and limitations
Short answer
12 NBA games were scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2026, from 7:00 PM ET to 10:30 PM ET. This page lists the matchups and the schedule context worth checking before you research a number; it carries no odds and no picks. 1 team was on the second night of a back-to-back and 5 games had a notable rest gap.
This page covers the schedule and what to check. The DeepChamp AI app adds line movement, market context and player prop research for these games.
NBA games on Fri, Oct 16
| Matchup | Start (ET) | Start (PT) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Boston Celtics 125, Philadelphia 76ers 120 |
| Miami Heat at Orlando Magic | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Miami Heat 115, Orlando Magic 136 |
| Toronto Raptors at Detroit Pistons | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Toronto Raptors 125, Detroit Pistons 129 |
| Milwaukee Bucks at Indiana Pacers | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Milwaukee Bucks 128, Indiana Pacers 127 |
| Atlanta Hawks at Dallas Mavericks | 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT | Final: Atlanta Hawks 135, Dallas Mavericks 111 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves at Chicago Bulls | 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT | Final: Minnesota Timberwolves 116, Chicago Bulls 133 |
| Charlotte Hornets at Memphis Grizzlies | 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT | Final: Charlotte Hornets 98, Memphis Grizzlies 116 |
| Washington Wizards at New Orleans Pelicans | 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT | Final: Washington Wizards 106, New Orleans Pelicans 107 |
| Sacramento Kings at San Antonio Spurs | 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT | Final: Sacramento Kings 97, San Antonio Spurs 126 |
| Portland Trail Blazers at Golden State Warriors | 10:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM PT | Final: Portland Trail Blazers 118, Golden State Warriors 128 |
| Utah Jazz at Phoenix Suns | 10:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM PT | Final: Utah Jazz 119, Phoenix Suns 116 |
| Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers | 10:30 PM ET | 7:30 PM PT | Final: Denver Nuggets 121, Los Angeles Lakers 106 |
Schedule context to check
Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers · 7:00 PM ET
Philadelphia 76ers had 5 full days off since the last game. Rest edge to Philadelphia 76ers: 4 more days off than Boston Celtics.
Toronto Raptors at Detroit Pistons · 7:00 PM ET
Toronto Raptors played yesterday, and this is the third game of a four-day stretch.
Atlanta Hawks at Dallas Mavericks · 8:00 PM ET
Atlanta Hawks had 3 full days off since the last game. Rest edge to Atlanta Hawks: 2 more days off than Dallas Mavericks.
Charlotte Hornets at Memphis Grizzlies · 8:00 PM ET
Memphis Grizzlies had 6 full days off since the last game. Rest edge to Memphis Grizzlies: 5 more days off than Charlotte Hornets.
Washington Wizards at New Orleans Pelicans · 8:00 PM ET
Washington Wizards had 3 full days off since the last game. Rest edge to Washington Wizards: 2 more days off than New Orleans Pelicans.
Utah Jazz at Phoenix Suns · 10:00 PM ET
Utah Jazz had 3 full days off since the last game. Rest edge to Utah Jazz: 2 more days off than Phoenix Suns.
The other 6 games show no notable rest or schedule context in the data we read.
NBA research checklist for this slate
Basketball markets are driven by minutes, usage and pace, and lineup news can change a number within hours, so the strongest habit is checking who is actually available before comparing prices.
- Check the final injury report and the expected starters before trusting a points or rebounds number.
- Compare each player’s minutes in recent games against the minutes the number implies.
- Look at pace and the likely game script: a lopsided game can cut starters’ minutes.
- Convert the price you are offered to a break-even probability and compare it with your own estimate.
- Shop the same number across the books you can legally use, and note the vig.
- Write down your reason before you place anything, and decide your unit size in advance.
Break-even probability by American price
A price only has value against your own estimate. These are the win rates a bet must reach just to break even at common American prices, before any adjustment for the sportsbook’s margin.
| American price | Break-even win rate |
|---|---|
| -200 | 66.67% |
| -150 | 60.00% |
| -120 | 54.55% |
| -110 | 52.38% |
| -105 | 51.22% |
| +100 | 50.00% |
| +110 | 47.62% |
| +150 | 40.00% |
| +200 | 33.33% |
Try it with your own number in the implied probability calculator.
Questions about this slate
How many NBA games were there on Friday, October 16, 2026?
12 NBA games were scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2026, with the first start at 7:00 PM ET and the last at 10:30 PM ET. Start times are shown in Eastern and Pacific time.
What time did the first NBA game start on Friday, October 16, 2026?
The first NBA game was Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers, starting at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).
Which NBA team was on a back-to-back on Friday, October 16, 2026?
It was the second game in two nights for Toronto Raptors. A back-to-back is one input to check, not a prediction on its own.
Does this NBA slate include odds or picks?
No. The slate is a schedule and research checklist built from game times and rest context. DeepChamp AI is an independent research app, not a sportsbook, and nothing here guarantees a betting outcome. For prices, line movement and player prop research, use the DeepChamp AI app.
Schedule and rest context come from our sports data feed and are re-read throughout the day. This page has no odds, no picks and no claims about results. Verify start times and availability with the league and team before relying on them.
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