Denver Nuggets at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and predictions
The Denver Nuggets (18-10) face the Toronto Raptors (11-15) on Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Nuggets vs. Raptors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; split last season 1-1
The Nuggets cruised to a 130-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, covering as 8-point home favorites, and the Under (239.5) connected. Denver has won 4 of its last 5 games, with 2 of those wins coming on the road.
The Raptors covered as 12.5-point home favorites, and the Under (224.5) hit, in their 114-99 win against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Toronto has won just 3 of its last 10 contests, but F Scottie Barnes is coming off a game where he had 22 points, 17 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Nuggets at Raptors odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:54 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Raptors +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -4.5 (-105) | Raptors +4.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Nuggets at Raptors key injuries
Nuggets
- F Aaron Gordon (heel) probable
Raptors
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Nuggets at Raptors picks and predictions
Prediction
Nuggets 117, Raptors 109
Moneyline
Unless you believe the Raptors come away with the win at home, PASS on the moneyline in this game. Taking the Nuggets (-175) isn't worth the risk at this price.
Against the spread
NUGGETS -4.5 (-105) is the easy pick in this game given the recent woes the Raptors have been going through. Even though the defending champs are 5-10 ATS on the road, they've covered in 3 of their last 5 road contests.
The Raptors tend to go small when C Jakob Poeltl isn't on the court, so C Nikola Jokic should have plenty of success in the paint on Wednesday.
Over/Under
UNDER 228.5 (-105) is the lean in this matchup as both teams are bottom 11 in pace. The Nuggets and the Raptors are also both in the top half of the league in defensive rating.
Denver is 10-17-1 to the Over, while Toronto is 4-6 to the Over in its last 10 games overall.
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