NBA · Wednesday, October 28, 2026
NBA research slate for Wednesday, October 28, 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 Wednesday, October 28, 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. 4 teams were on the second night of a back-to-back and 2 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 Wed, Oct 28
| Matchup | Start (ET) | Start (PT) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat at Atlanta Hawks | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Miami Heat 129, Atlanta Hawks 117 |
| Washington Wizards at Cleveland Cavaliers | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Washington Wizards 111, Cleveland Cavaliers 121 |
| Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Charlotte Hornets 89, Detroit Pistons 97 |
| Philadelphia 76ers at Indiana Pacers | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Philadelphia 76ers 114, Indiana Pacers 109 |
| Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors | 7:30 PM ET | 4:30 PM PT | Final: Orlando Magic 99, Toronto Raptors 129 |
| New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls | 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT | Final: New York Knicks 133, Chicago Bulls 127 |
| Houston Rockets at Milwaukee Bucks | 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT | Final: Houston Rockets 132, Milwaukee Bucks 100 |
| Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves | 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT | Final: Golden State Warriors 119, Minnesota Timberwolves 114 |
| Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans | 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT | Final: Denver Nuggets 104, New Orleans Pelicans 91 |
| San Antonio Spurs at Utah Jazz | 9:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM PT | Final: San Antonio Spurs 117, Utah Jazz 111 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks | 9:30 PM ET | 6:30 PM PT | Final: Oklahoma City Thunder 96, Dallas Mavericks 120 |
| Los Angeles Lakers at LA Clippers | 10:30 PM ET | 7:30 PM PT | Final: Los Angeles Lakers 103, LA Clippers 87 |
Schedule context to check
Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons · 7:00 PM ET
Detroit Pistons played yesterday, and this is the third game of a four-day stretch.
Philadelphia 76ers at Indiana Pacers · 7:00 PM ET
This is the third game of a four-day stretch for Indiana Pacers.
New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls · 8:00 PM ET
New York Knicks played yesterday, and this is the third game of a four-day stretch.
Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves · 8:00 PM ET
This is the third game of a four-day stretch for Minnesota Timberwolves.
Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans · 8:00 PM ET
New Orleans Pelicans had 3 full days off since the last game. Rest edge to New Orleans Pelicans: 2 more days off than Denver Nuggets.
San Antonio Spurs at Utah Jazz · 9:00 PM ET
San Antonio Spurs played yesterday, so this is the second night of a back-to-back. This is the third game of a four-day stretch for Utah Jazz.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks · 9:30 PM ET
This is the third game of a four-day stretch for Oklahoma City Thunder.
Los Angeles Lakers at LA Clippers · 10:30 PM ET
Los Angeles Lakers played yesterday, and this is the third game of a four-day stretch. Rest edge to LA Clippers: 2 more days off than Los Angeles Lakers.
The other 4 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 Wednesday, October 28, 2026?
12 NBA games were scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 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 Wednesday, October 28, 2026?
The first NBA game was Miami Heat at Atlanta Hawks, starting at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).
Which NBA teams were on a back-to-back on Wednesday, October 28, 2026?
It was the second game in two nights for Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs. 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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