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Denver Nuggets at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Denver Nuggets at Toronto Raptors odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Denver Nuggets (0-2) visit the Toronto Raptors (1-2) Monday. Tip-off from Scotiabank Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TSN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Raptors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Nuggets swept 2-0 last season

Denver has yet to find its first win of the season after falling 109-104 against the LA Clippers Saturday, failing to cover as a 7.5-point home favorite. C Nikola Jokic led all scorers with 41 points while adding 9 rebounds. The Nuggets shot 40.2% from the field in the loss.

Toronto fell 112-101 at the Minnesota Timberwolves Saturday while covering as a 14.5-point underdog. G Gradey Dick scored a game-high 25 points, 1 of 3 Toronto players to score 19 or more. The Raptors shot 45.6% from the field in the loss.

Nuggets at Raptors odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 1:10 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Raptors +310 (bet $100 to win $310)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -8.5 (-115) | Raptors +8.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nuggets at Raptors key injuries

Nuggets

None

Raptors

G RJ Barrett (shoulder) questionable
F Bruce Brown (knee) out
F Kelly Olynyk (back) out
G Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) doubtful

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Nuggets at Raptors picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 115, Raptors 101

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Nuggets (-400) to win Monday.

Against the spread

BET NUGGETS -8.5 (-115).

The Nuggets have yet to win this season, but they face an injury-riddled Raptors team.

Toronto has scored 106 or fewer points in 2 of its 3 games while allowing 112 or more in 2 of 3. It does not have an answer for Jokic, who is averaging 28.5 points per game and coming off a 41-point performance.

Expect Denver to get back on track in a big way in Toronto.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 221.5 (-110).

Denver has hit the Under in both of its games this season. It has held opponents to 109 or fewer points and scored 104 or fewer in both outings.

Toronto has scored 106 or fewer points in 2 of its 3 games while limiting opponents to 112 or fewer in 2 straight.

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Denver Nuggets at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Denver Nuggets at Toronto Raptors odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Denver Nuggets (46-22) visit the Toronto Raptors (32-36) Tuesday. Tip from Scotiabank Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Raptors odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Denver fell 122-120 to the Brooklyn Nets Sunday, failing to cover as a 9-point home favorite. It has now lost 3 games in a row and is 6-4 in its last 10. The Nuggets are 5-5 against the spread (ATS) in that stretch and are 37-31 ATS this season.

Toronto fell 122-120 to the Los Angeles Lakers and failed to cover as a 3-point road favorite. It has now lost 3 games in a row and is 5-5 in its last 10. The Raptors are also 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games and sit at 33-35 ATS on the season.

Denver failed to cover as a 6-point home favorite in a 118-113 victory over Toronto on March 6 as the Over (229) cashed.

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Nuggets at Raptors odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:17 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Raptors -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets +1.5 (-112) | Raptors -1.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Nuggets at Raptors key injuries

Nuggets

G Reggie Jackson (oblique) probable
G Jamal Murray (knee) questionable

Raptors

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Nuggets at Raptors picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 117, Nuggets 113

Moneyline

PASS.

The spread offers marginally more value with the Raptors (-115) than the moneyline, as is so short that we should take advantage of it.

Against the spread

BET RAPTORS -1.5 (-108).

The Raptors have played their best basketball at home this season with a 20-13 record as opposed to their 12-23 road record. This will be their first home game since Feb. 28 and they are coming off 3 days of rest. Expect the energy in Scotiabank Arena to propel the Raptors and for the Nuggets to struggle to create the opportunities they are so accustomed to if Murray is unable to go.

While Toronto has been on a skid of late, it is 3-0 ATS in its last 3 home games and 4-0 ATS in its last 4 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600.

Over/Under

BET OVER 224.5 (-112).

The Over is 6-1 in the Nuggets’ last 7 games following a loss and 4-0 in their last 4 games against a team with a losing outright record. For the Raptors, the Over is 6-1 in their last 7 games against a team with a winning record and 4-1 in their last 5 overall.

The Over is 23-9-1 in the last 33 meetings between these franchises and 8-2 in the last 10 meetings in Toronto.

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Denver Nuggets at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Denver Nuggets at Toronto Raptors odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Denver Nuggets (30-25) stop by Scotiabank Arena Saturday to play the Toronto Raptors (31-23) at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Nuggets vs. Raptors odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Denver lost 108-102 at the Boston Celtics Friday but beat the closing line as a 7-point road underdog. The Nuggets are 3-4 straight up (SU) over the last two weeks but 5-2 against the spread (ATS).

Toronto won and covered its eighth consecutive game by hammering the Rockets 139-120 in Houston Thursday. The Raptors are fourth in net rating and seventh in effective field goal shooting during that span.

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Nuggets at Raptors odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:23 p.m. ET.

Money line: Nuggets +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Raptors -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
Against the spread: Nuggets +4.5 (-112) | Raptors -4.5 (-108)
Over/Under: 223.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Nuggets at Raptors key injuries

Nuggets

PG Monte Morris (concussion) out
SG Jamal Murray (knee) out
SF Michael Porter Jr. (back) out

Raptors

PG Fred VanVleet (groin) questionable

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Nuggets at Raptors odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 119, Nuggets 108

Money line

PASS.

Even though I’d much prefer Toronto SU without having to sweat the Raptors covering 4.5 points, the -180 tag is just a little out of my price range for an NBA regular-season favorite.

Against the spread

BET the RAPTORS -4.5 (-108) because this is a much better spot for Toronto.

Denver is 9-10 ATS when playing with a rest disadvantage and Toronto is 9-5 ATS when playing with a rest advantage. The Raptors are 11-3 ATS at home versus teams with a winning record.

The Raptors are 4-1 straight up (SU) with a plus-11.6 adjusted net rating (ranked third) when playing opponents in the second game of a back-to-back, according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

More importantly, Toronto has a major edge in the ball security department, especially with the injury of Morris. Denver is 20th in adjusted offensive turnover rate (TOV%) and that percentage goes up by 1.9% when Morris is off the floor, per CTG.

The Nuggets had 21 turnovers against the Celtics Friday, which is 7 more than their regular-season average of 13.9 turnovers per game entering last night. The Raptors also have the best adjusted defensive TOV% and are tied for the third in points off of turnovers per game.

The RAPTORS -4.5 (-108) is my favorite wager in this contest.

Over/Under

Slight “LEAN” to the OVER 223.5 (-112) for a small wager since I prefer the Toronto sides more than the total in this matchup.

However, the Raptors are 10-4 O/U when playing with a rest disadvantage with a plus-9.9 total margin and the Nuggets are 6-3 O/U in the second of a back-to-back with a plus-3.2 total margin.

Also, not only does Toronto have the aforementioned ball security edge that should lead to easy points for the Raptors, but Nuggets big Nikola Jokic can certainly have his way on Toronto’s small frontcourt.

It’s only a slight “LEAN” towards the OVER 223.5 (-112) because both teams are in the bottom 10 of pace and offensive FT/FGA rate.

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Denver Nuggets at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Denver Nuggets at Toronto Raptors NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Denver Nuggets (26-17) visit the Toronto Raptors (17-26) at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip. Below, we analyze the Nuggets-Raptors odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Raptors enter on a nine-game losing skid which was extended by a 117-99 loss to the lowly Houston Rockets Monday. Toronto has dropped to 11th in the Eastern Conference and is expected to be busy at Thursday’s NBA Trade Deadline.

The Nuggets enter Wednesday’s cross-conference tilt fifth in the Western Conference standings. They’ve won five of seven games since the All-Star break, including a comfy 110-99 road win over the Orlando Magic Tuesday.

This is the first meeting of the season between the two. They’re scheduled to play in Denver April 29.

Nuggets at Raptors: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:20 a.m. ET.

Money line: Nuggets -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Raptors +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread/ATS: Nuggets -1.5 (-110) | Raptors +1.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 223.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Nuggets at Raptors: Key injuries

Nuggets

PG Monte Morris (quadriceps) questionable
SG Gary Harris (groin) out

Raptors

None

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Nuggets at Raptors: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Raptors 111, Nuggets 108

Money line (ML)

The RAPTORS (+105) bottomed out with their loss to the Rockets and can make a statement against a Nuggets team playing the second half of a back-to-back.

Amid reported disputes between head coach Nick Nurse and star PF Pascal Siakam, the Raptors should rally in what may be the final game for PG Kyle Lowry and SG Norman Powell, and possibly others. While SF Kawhi Leonard, PF Serge Ibaka and C Marc Gasol are gone, this is largely the same core that won the 2018-19 championship and they’ll have one last hurrah.

Furthermore, this line feels like a trap. The Nuggets are laying just 1.5 points despite having nine more wins than the Raptors. Travel won’t be an issue coming from Orlando to Tampa for their second game in two nights.

Back the RAPTORS (+105) for what is just a slight upset.

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Against the spread (ATS)

This is largely a narrative game based on the Raptors’ lengthy slide and their expected activity at Thursday’s deadline but Toronto was also a .500 team before the skid that started with three starters and several bench players on the COVID-19 list.

Bet the RAPTORS +1.5 (-110) with a point of insurance in the event of a loss.

Over/Under (O/U)

Bet the UNDER 223.5 (-105) while expecting the Raptors’ best defensive effort in what’s likely to be the last stand for the championship core.

If Denver is to pull through with the victory, it will be largely due to an eighth-ranked 3-point defense so the Under can also serve as a hedge to our above two picks of the Raps.

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