Denver Nuggets vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/23

Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Nuggets versus the Raptors? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on TSN. The game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. In this non-conference matchup, the Nuggets are the betting favorite against the Raptors. The over/under for the game is 230 points.

DENVER NUGGETS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Toronto Raptors +4.5

This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, December 20th.

WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-107 in favor of the Nuggets.
• Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with Nikola Jokic points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists.
• From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 11 threes.

Is a Win at Toronto Possible for the Nuggets?

In their last five games, the Nuggets are 4-1 and have an overall record of 18-10. As of now, they are 3rd in the Western Conference and are 3rd in the Northwest division.

So far, Denver is below .500 in their ATS record, currently standing at 12-15. This season, Denver has a 11-13 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 1-2 as underdogs.

In their latest game, Denver’s offense looked good, scoring 130 points against the Mavericks. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 56.3% and made 18/22 free throws. Nuggets has been good on the offensive glass this season, pulling down 11.5 offensive rebounds per game. Their three-point percentage this season is 37% while ranking 27th in terms of pace.

This season, the Nuggets defense has been impressive, holding the 5 position in the league while permitting an average of 110.5 points per contest.

In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Nuggets defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 52.2% while allowing 35.8% from downtown.

Can the Raptors Please their Home Crowd?

Coming into today’s game, the Raptors have an overall record of 11-15 and are 2-1 in their last three games. At home, the Raptors are 8-7 compared to 3-8 on the road.

Toronto comes in with an overall ATS record of 13-13 so far this season. On the road, the Raptors have an ATS record of 5-6 compared to a 8-7 record vs. the spread at home.

In their latest game, the Raptors offense put up 114 points against the Hornets. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 51.2% and made 8 threes. The team’s top scorer is Pascal Siakam, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 21.2, while Scottie Barnes also carries a PPG average of 20.3 into the game.

So far, the Raptors’ defense is ranked 18 in the league at 114.2 points per contest.

Inside the arc, the Raptors defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.4% and 37.8% from three-point territory.