Denver Nuggets (0-2) vs. Toronto Raptors (1-2)
October 28, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Raptors +7.5; Over/Under: +218.5
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The Denver Nuggets and Toronto Raptors meet Monday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets Pick.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets lost to the Thunder and Clippers, and they play the Timberwolves, Nets next, and Jazz. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 95.5 points on 37.8 percent shooting and allowing 105.5 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 28.5 points and 10.5 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 17 points and 4 rebounds. Christian Braun is the third double-digit scorer and Michael Porter Jr. is grabbing 8.5 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 28.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 29 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors beat the 76ers, lost to the Timberwolves, and they play the Lakers and Hornets next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 107.3 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 118.3 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Scottie Barnes is averaging 18.7 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Gradey Dick is averaging 16.3 points and 1.3 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Ochai Agbaji is dishing 1.3 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 38.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets Injury Report
The Raptors will be without Kelly Olynyk, Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Bruce Brown, and Ja’Kobe Walter. The Nuggets will be without DaRon Holmes II.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last 15 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 12 games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The favorites have covered the spread in 11 of the Raptors’ last 12 games at Scotiabank Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Raptors’ last seven home games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Nuggets’ last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Jamal Murray ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Nikola Jokic is one of only two players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds, and assists this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (35.0).
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (22.0).
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (95.5).
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (9.0).
Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
The Denver Nuggets should win this game, as the Raptors are the most injured team in the league, with several rotation players out. However, the Nuggets have been underwhelming through two games, as the offense isn’t producing and there’s been zero signs of a bench. I’m not ready to hit the panic button just yet, but the Nuggets don’t look good, and it’s concerning. I’ll lean toward the Raptors and the points if forced to pick. I just can’t lay this many points with the Nuggets.
