The'Toronto Raptors'(32-33) and'Denver Nuggets'(45-19) meet Monday at Ball Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Nuggets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Raptors covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites Saturday with a 116-109 overtime win at the Washington Wizards. G'Fred VanVleet scored 25 points, including two 3-pointers in overtime, as Toronto recovered after blowing a 13-point 4th-quarter lead.
The Nuggets covered as 5.5-point home favorites Friday with a 113-97 win vs. the Memphis Grizzlies. C'Nikola Jokic had a triple-double with 18 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists as Denver won its 3rd straight game.
This is the 1st meeting this season between the Raptors and Nuggets. Toronto and Denver split last season’s series 1-1 straight up and against the spread with the Over hitting in 1 of the 2 meetings.