The Toronto Raptors (23-41) visit the Denver Nuggets (44-20) Monday. Tip from Ball Arena is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Nuggets lead 1-0
Toronto has lost 3 games in a row after falling 128-118 in overtime against the Portland Trail Blazers Saturday and failing to cover as a 2.5-point road favorite. G Immanuel Quickley'scored a team-high 29 points while G'Gary Trent Jr.'added 23. Five Raptors players scored in double figures while the team shot 47.3% from the field in the loss.
Denver has won back-to-back games after beating the Utah Jazz 142-121 Saturday and covering as a 12.5-point home favorite. G Jamal Murray scored a game-high 37 points on 6-of-9 shooting from 3 while 6 Denver players scored in double figures. The Nuggets shot 66.3% from the field and 59.4% from beyond the arc in the win.