Denver Nuggets at Toronto Raptors 12/20/23 - NBA Betting Odds and Picks
Denver Nuggets vs. Toronto Raptors
NBA: 7:30 PM EST
Dec. 20, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : DEN -4.5 ; O/U 229.5
The Denver Nuggets will end a three-game homestand Wednesday night with a game across the border in Toronto against the Toronto Raptors. Denver has been solid this season with eighteen wins through 28 games played after winning for the last five following a 26 point blowout victory against the Dallas Mavericks. Jokic does everything for Denver leading the team with 26.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 9.4 assists per game. Jamal Murray is averaging 18.3 points and Michael Porter Jr chips in 16.5 points per game. Point guard Reggie Jackson averages a fourth best 13.6 points this season for Denver.
Defensively Denver did the work in their last game giving up just 104 points on 44.6% shooting and forced 11 turnovers. Offensively the Nuggets were lights out making 56.3% of their shots to knock down 14 long balls to score 130 total points. Jamal Murray led the way for Denver in their last game with 22 points on 14 shots.
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The Toronto Raptors are four games below .500 this season following a 15 point victory against the Charlotte Hornets in their last outing. Defensively Toronto had a fantastic game giving up just 99 points on 43.8% shooting and forced 13 total turnovers. Offensively the Raptors did the work scoring 114 points after 66 came in the second half on 51.2% shooting from the floor. Pascal Siakam Carry the Toronto offense with 27 points on 16 shots.
Pascal Siakam is the offensive leader for Toronto this season averaging 21.2 points per game. Scottie Barnes is 2nd on the team averaging 20.3 points and 9.2 rebounds. OG Anunoby and Dennis Schroder each average 15 points, while Schroder leads the team averaging 6.8 assists per game.
Recent Betting Trends:
The Denver Nuggets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 60 of their last 100 games
The Denver Nuggets have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 61 of their last 93 games
The Denver Nuggets have hit the Moneyline in 35 of their last 49 games
The Toronto Raptors have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 36 games at home
The Toronto Raptors have hit the Team Total Under in 34 of their last 55 games
Free Betting Pick: Denver Nuggets -4.5
The Denver Nuggets are the better team in this matchup playing the better basketball coming into Wednesday. Look for Denver to continue to roll as their depth and talent will overwhelm A lackluster Toronto team. Take the Nuggets Wednesday night they do the job as they get the win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Denver Nuggets win and cover 118-105.