The Raptors are gearing up to take on the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, Dec 20. The game is slated for 7:30 ET and will be broadcast on TSN. Denver comes into this game as 4.5-point favorites with the total set at 229. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s delve into the Raptors vs. Nuggets player props andpredictions below.
Raptors vs. Nuggets Odds
- Spread: Nuggets -4.5
- Total 229
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Dec 20
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto ON
- TV: TSN
Nuggets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Nuggets have an over/under record of 1-3-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Nuggets have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 111 points per game in this stretch.
- The last ten games that Denver was favored, they have an ATS mark of 6-3-1 while going 7-3 straight up.
Raptors Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games at home, the Raptors have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 116 points per game in this stretch.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Raptors have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
Will the Nuggets Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?
When playing against Western Conference teams, the Nuggets are 13-8 and have a non-conference record of 5-2. Over their last three games, the Nuggets are 2-1 and have an overall record of 18-10.
Denver’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 130 points against the Mavericks. They had an overall field goal percentage of 56.3% and made 18/22 free throws. Leading the team in scoring was Jamal Murray with 22 points. Aaron Gordon also added 21 points for the Nuggets.
So far this season, the Nuggets defense has been performing well, ranking 5 in the NBA at 110.5 points allowed per contest.
Denver’s defense is currently forcing 11.5 turnovers per game, which is 2nd in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 17th in blocked shots, with an average of 5 rejections per game.
Can the Raptors Grab a Win at Home?
Coming into today’s game vs. the Nuggets, the Raptors are 11-15 overall. At home, they are 8-7, while on the road they are 3-8.
In their recent matchup, the Raptors offense ended with 114 points against the Hornets. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 51.2% and made 8 threes. Pascal Siakam is leading the team in scoring at 21.2 points per contest. Scottie Barnes has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 20.3 going into the game.
At this time, the Raptors’ defense is positioned 18 in the NBA, permitting 114.2 points per game.
On two point field goal attempts, the Raptors’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 54.4% and allowing 37.8% from beyond the arc.
Raptors vs. Nuggets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Nikola Jokic and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -135 while the under is at +105. According to our projections, Nikola Jokic is expected to record 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 25.5.
- The Prop: Nikola Jokic Under 25.5 Points (+105)
Raptors vs. Nuggets Predictions
For a point-spread bet in this Nuggets vs. Raptors matchup, we’re leaning towards the Raptors at +4.5. Although our projections show the Nuggets winning 110-107, we suggest placing your bet on the Raptors for the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 229 and our model has the Nuggets and Raptors finishing with a combined 217 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Raptors +4.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook
