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NBA Betting Preview: Nuggets vs Raptors

The Denver Nuggets take the court against the Toronto Raptors in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Nuggets and Raptors to Play Out High-Scoring Game

There are odds of -108 available for our Nuggets vs Raptors prediction. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 224.5 in total.

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Nuggets Have Won 7 of Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Denver Nuggets were beaten in their previous three road games and the latest was at Kaseya Center. Miami Heat claimed a 147-123 win. Nikola Jokic tallied 21 points, while Jamal Murray put up 20 and Tim Hardaway Jr. 16.

Toronto Raptors won their last game 107-106, making it successive victories. This was a home win at Scotiabank Arena against Orlando Magic. Offensively, Jamal Shead led the charge with 19, while Brandon Ingram contributed 17 and Gradey Dick 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Nuggets triumphed 121-119 when they last played the Raptors. This head-to-head was played at Ball Arena. The Nuggets have beaten the Raptors in the past four matchups. They’ve also claimed 7 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets logo Nuggets 22 10 0.688 125.7 118.5 7.2 10-5 12-5 4-1 16-7 6-4 2L
Raptors logo Raptors 20 14 0.588 114.1 112.7 1.4 10-7 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 2W
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Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 126.2 points, 41.3 rebounds, 30.3 assists, 7.5 steals and 3.1 blocks while shooting 51.4% from the field and 81.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 122.1 points and 43.5 rebounds per matchup.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 30.5 points, 11.6 rebounds and 10.9 assists, while Jamal Murray averages 3.8 (44.2%) 3-pointers made.

Toronto Raptors – Last 10 Games

The Raptors have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 108.5 points, 44.1 rebounds, 28.4 assists, 7.8 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field and 79.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 110.9 points and 45.5 rebounds.

Brandon Ingram is averaging 24.5 points and 2.5 (37.3%) 3-pointers made. Scottie Barnes has an average of 10.0 rebounds and Immanuel Quickley 6.0 assists.

Denver Nuggets vs Toronto Raptors Prediction & Picks

Our expert Denver Nuggets vs Toronto Raptors tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop guidance to a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We think that 224.5 is a generous total for Over backers in this NBA contest. Take the -108 that we see the teams combine to good effect.

Tracking injury updates is a big part of our analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our basketball predictions. We combine this with recent form and the most important NBA stats to get a complete picture.

Key Nuggets vs Raptors stats:

  • The 224.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Nuggets games.
  • The 224.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 Nuggets games.
  • The 224.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Nuggets games.
  • The 224.5 line has been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Over 224.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 51.8% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jonas Valanciunas Under 9.5 Rebounds +106 BetMGM logo

Jonas Valanciunas (Nuggets) has secured an average of 3.8 rebounds in the past 5 games on the road. There is juice when it comes to going under the Player Rebounds line and this is priced at +106.

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Immanuel Quickley Under 16.5 Points -119 BetMGM logo

Immanuel Quickley (Raptors) has an average of 11.25 points in the past 4 home games. This is a telling statistic and we’re happy to back him to fall short of the line once again, with odds of -119 available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 224.5
Spread Nuggets +8
Player Rebounds Jonas Valanciunas Under 9.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Over 224.5 followed by Nuggets to cover the +8 spread. Add in Jonas Valanciunas (Nuggets) to get Under 9.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets Nuggets logo 113 - 118 Raptors logo Raptors

Should you wish to go for a speculative wager, try the Raptors to win 118-113 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun bet which could potentially yield a big return.

Denver Nuggets vs Toronto Raptors Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Raptors Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

The sportsbooks have Toronto Raptors at -263 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 72% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +215 about Denver Nuggets.

7 is where the spread lies, with total points being 225.5 right now. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 225.5 at -115.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jamal Murray Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Jamal Murray is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -105 that he goes Over 27.5 points and -123 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 27.5
-105
Under 27.5
-123
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Brandon Ingram (Raptors)
Over 23.5
-103
Under 23.5
-125
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Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
Over 18.5
-118
Under 18.5
-110
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Immanuel Quickley (Raptors)
Over 16.5
-109
Under 16.5
-119
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Player Assists
Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 7.5
-139
Under 7.5
+107
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Immanuel Quickley (Raptors)
Over 6.5
+120
Under 6.5
-156
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Jamal Shead (Raptors)
Over 5.5
+113
Under 5.5
-147
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Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
Over 4.5
-154
Under 4.5
+118
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Player Rebounds
Jonas Valanciunas (Nuggets)
Over 10.5
+118
Under 10.5
-154
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Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
Over 8.5
-141
Under 8.5
+108
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Brandon Ingram (Raptors)
Over 5.5
-123
Under 5.5
-104
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Peyton Watson (Nuggets)
Over 5.5
-141
Under 5.5
+109
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Raptors Hold Five Wins From Last Ten at Home

The Raptors own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 home games, scoring 109.20 points per contest and conceding 112.90.

The Nuggets have been beaten in three straight games away from home. They have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 126.60 points per contest and giving up 120.50.

The Nuggets defeated the Raptors 112-108 the last time they played at Scotiabank Arena. In their previous 6 head-to-head matchups at Scotiabank Arena, the Nuggets have tallied four wins, compared to the Raptors with two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O224.5 U224.5
Toronto Raptors logo Toronto Raptors Home Stats 5-5 222.10 109.20 112.90 4 6
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Away Stats 7-3 247.10 126.60 120.50 8 2
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O224.5 = Games Over 224.5 Points
  • U224.5 = Games Under 224.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats
Toronto Raptors logo Toronto Raptors Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jamal Murray 31 35.11 782 216 25.2 7.0 3.5 4.4 0.3 1.0
Nikola Jokic 32 34.56 948 351 29.6 11.0 2.1 12.1 0.8 1.4
Cameron Johnson 28 30.61 327 66 11.7 2.4 1.9 3.5 0.3 0.6

Toronto Raptors Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Brandon Ingram 34 34.22 744 131 21.9 3.9 1.7 5.9 0.6 0.8
Scottie Barnes 34 34.14 649 175 19.1 5.1 1.2 8.5 1.5 1.4
Immanuel Quickley 33 32.21 531 210 16.1 6.4 2.4 4.3 0.1 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

Denver Nuggets Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

29 Dec NBA
Nuggets 123-147 Heat
27 Dec NBA
Nuggets 126-127 Magic
25 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 138-142 Nuggets
23 Dec NBA
Nuggets 130-131 Mavericks
22 Dec NBA
Jazz 112-135 Nuggets
20 Dec NBA
Rockets 115-101 Nuggets
18 Dec NBA
Magic 115-126 Nuggets
15 Dec NBA
Rockets 125-128 Nuggets
11 Dec NBA
Nuggets 136-105 Kings
07 Dec NBA
Nuggets 115-106 Hornets

Previous Toronto Raptors Lineups

29 Dec NBA
Magic 106-107 Raptors
28 Dec NBA
Warriors 127-141 Raptors
26 Dec NBA
Raptors 117-138 Wizards
23 Dec NBA
Raptors 112-91 Heat
21 Dec NBA
Raptors 81-96 Nets
20 Dec NBA
Celtics 112-96 Raptors
18 Dec NBA
Raptors 111-105 Bucks
15 Dec NBA
Raptors 106-96 Heat
09 Dec NBA
Knicks 117-101 Raptors
07 Dec NBA
Celtics 121-113 Raptors

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 23 9 0.719 120.8 114 6.8 15-2 8-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 3W
Celtics 19 12 0.613 116.5 110.5 6 10-5 9-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 20 14 0.588 114.1 112.7 1.4 10-7 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 2W
76ers 17 14 0.548 116.4 116.3 0.1 9-8 8-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 1W
Nets 10 20 0.333 109.7 113.9 -4.2 4-12 6-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 8 0.75 118.8 112.9 5.9 13-2 11-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 2L
Cavaliers 18 16 0.529 119.4 117.2 2.2 11-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 1W
Bulls 15 17 0.469 118.3 122.4 -4.1 8-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 2L
Bucks 14 19 0.424 113 115.9 -2.9 8-8 6-11 5-4 12-13 4-6 2W
Pacers 6 27 0.182 110.1 119.4 -9.3 5-12 1-15 2-6 4-16 1-9 9L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 18 15 0.545 116.8 115.1 1.7 11-6 7-9 5-3 12-11 4-6 1L
Heat 18 15 0.545 121 117.5 3.5 12-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 4-6 3W
Hawks 15 19 0.441 119.1 120.6 -1.5 5-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 7L
Hornets 11 21 0.344 115.5 118.5 -3 7-9 4-12 4-4 10-15 5-5 1L
Wizards 7 24 0.226 113.1 125 -11.9 4-11 3-13 1-4 4-17 4-6 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 28 5 0.848 122.1 107.9 14.2 16-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2W
Nuggets 22 10 0.688 125.7 118.5 7.2 10-5 12-5 4-1 16-7 6-4 2L
Timberwolves 21 12 0.636 119.3 114.2 5.1 12-6 9-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 14 19 0.424 116.8 120.1 -3.3 7-9 7-10 3-3 11-12 5-5 2W
Jazz 12 19 0.387 120.5 127.1 -6.6 8-10 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 20 10 0.667 117.2 116.9 0.3 8-5 12-5 4-4 15-8 5-5 1W
Suns 19 13 0.594 115.1 113.3 1.8 10-5 9-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 4W
Warriors 17 16 0.515 115.1 113.1 2 10-4 7-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 1W
Clippers 10 21 0.323 111.5 114.8 -3.3 6-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 5-5 4W
Kings 8 24 0.25 111.7 122.1 -10.4 5-10 3-14 1-4 6-20 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 23 9 0.719 119.5 113.6 5.9 11-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 2L
Rockets 20 10 0.667 120.5 112 8.5 10-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 3W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Mavericks 12 22 0.353 113.7 117.7 -4 9-9 3-13 2-6 6-16 4-6 3L
Pelicans 8 26 0.235 115.5 122.8 -7.3 6-15 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 4L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 8 0.75 118.8 112.9 5.9 13-2 11-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 2L
Knicks 23 9 0.719 120.8 114 6.8 15-2 8-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 3W
Celtics 19 12 0.613 116.5 110.5 6 10-5 9-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 20 14 0.588 114.1 112.7 1.4 10-7 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 2W
76ers 17 14 0.548 116.4 116.3 0.1 9-8 8-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 1W
Heat 18 15 0.545 121 117.5 3.5 12-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 4-6 3W
Magic 18 15 0.545 116.8 115.1 1.7 11-6 7-9 5-3 12-11 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 18 16 0.529 119.4 117.2 2.2 11-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 1W
Bulls 15 17 0.469 118.3 122.4 -4.1 8-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 2L
Hawks 15 19 0.441 119.1 120.6 -1.5 5-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 7L
Bucks 14 19 0.424 113 115.9 -2.9 8-8 6-11 5-4 12-13 4-6 2W
Hornets 11 21 0.344 115.5 118.5 -3 7-9 4-12 4-4 10-15 5-5 1L
Nets 10 20 0.333 109.7 113.9 -4.2 4-12 6-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 1L
Wizards 7 24 0.226 113.1 125 -11.9 4-11 3-13 1-4 4-17 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 27 0.182 110.1 119.4 -9.3 5-12 1-15 2-6 4-16 1-9 9L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 28 5 0.848 122.1 107.9 14.2 16-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2W
Spurs 23 9 0.719 119.5 113.6 5.9 11-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 2L
Nuggets 22 10 0.688 125.7 118.5 7.2 10-5 12-5 4-1 16-7 6-4 2L
Lakers 20 10 0.667 117.2 116.9 0.3 8-5 12-5 4-4 15-8 5-5 1W
Rockets 20 10 0.667 120.5 112 8.5 10-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 3W
Timberwolves 21 12 0.636 119.3 114.2 5.1 12-6 9-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 1W
Suns 19 13 0.594 115.1 113.3 1.8 10-5 9-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 4W
Warriors 17 16 0.515 115.1 113.1 2 10-4 7-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Trail Blazers 14 19 0.424 116.8 120.1 -3.3 7-9 7-10 3-3 11-12 5-5 2W
Jazz 12 19 0.387 120.5 127.1 -6.6 8-10 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 1L
Mavericks 12 22 0.353 113.7 117.7 -4 9-9 3-13 2-6 6-16 4-6 3L
Clippers 10 21 0.323 111.5 114.8 -3.3 6-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 5-5 4W
Kings 8 24 0.25 111.7 122.1 -10.4 5-10 3-14 1-4 6-20 3-7 1L
Pelicans 8 26 0.235 115.5 122.8 -7.3 6-15 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 4L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 28 5 0.848 122.1 107.9 14.2 16-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2W
Pistons 24 8 0.75 118.8 112.9 5.9 13-2 11-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 2L
Knicks 23 9 0.719 120.8 114 6.8 15-2 8-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 3W
Spurs 23 9 0.719 119.5 113.6 5.9 11-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 2L
Nuggets 22 10 0.688 125.7 118.5 7.2 10-5 12-5 4-1 16-7 6-4 2L
Rockets 20 10 0.667 120.5 112 8.5 10-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 3W
Lakers 20 10 0.667 117.2 116.9 0.3 8-5 12-5 4-4 15-8 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 21 12 0.636 119.3 114.2 5.1 12-6 9-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 1W
Celtics 19 12 0.613 116.5 110.5 6 10-5 9-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1W
Suns 19 13 0.594 115.1 113.3 1.8 10-5 9-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 4W
Raptors 20 14 0.588 114.1 112.7 1.4 10-7 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 2W
76ers 17 14 0.548 116.4 116.3 0.1 9-8 8-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 1W
Heat 18 15 0.545 121 117.5 3.5 12-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 4-6 3W
Magic 18 15 0.545 116.8 115.1 1.7 11-6 7-9 5-3 12-11 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 18 16 0.529 119.4 117.2 2.2 11-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 1W
Warriors 17 16 0.515 115.1 113.1 2 10-4 7-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 1W
Bulls 15 17 0.469 118.3 122.4 -4.1 8-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 2L
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Hawks 15 19 0.441 119.1 120.6 -1.5 5-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 7L
Bucks 14 19 0.424 113 115.9 -2.9 8-8 6-11 5-4 12-13 4-6 2W
Trail Blazers 14 19 0.424 116.8 120.1 -3.3 7-9 7-10 3-3 11-12 5-5 2W
Jazz 12 19 0.387 120.5 127.1 -6.6 8-10 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 1L
Mavericks 12 22 0.353 113.7 117.7 -4 9-9 3-13 2-6 6-16 4-6 3L
Hornets 11 21 0.344 115.5 118.5 -3 7-9 4-12 4-4 10-15 5-5 1L
Nets 10 20 0.333 109.7 113.9 -4.2 4-12 6-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 1L
Clippers 10 21 0.323 111.5 114.8 -3.3 6-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 5-5 4W
Kings 8 24 0.25 111.7 122.1 -10.4 5-10 3-14 1-4 6-20 3-7 1L
Pelicans 8 26 0.235 115.5 122.8 -7.3 6-15 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 4L
Wizards 7 24 0.226 113.1 125 -11.9 4-11 3-13 1-4 4-17 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 27 0.182 110.1 119.4 -9.3 5-12 1-15 2-6 4-16 1-9 9L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak