The Denver Nuggets (0-2) travel to face off against the Toronto Raptors (1-2) on Monday, October 28th. This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and televised on ALT2. Both the Nuggets and Raptors will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 ET.
Nuggets vs Raptors
The Nuggets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Nuggets fell to 0-2 on the season after a 109-104 home loss to the Clippers on Saturday. Denver, who were -7.5 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 213, falling short of the 218.5 O/U line.
A 14-0 run by the Clippers early on put Denver on their heels, but they battled back to take a 71-70 lead into the 4th quarter. However, the Nuggets couldn’t hold on, as the Clippers outscored them 39-33 in the final period to seal the win.
The Raptors Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Raptors dropped to 1-2 on the season after a 112-101 road loss to the Timberwolves on Saturday. Toronto entered the game as +15 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 213, falling short of the 218.5 O/U line.
Minnesota took control early with an 11-0 run, pushing the score from 8-3 to 19-3. Toronto fought back, outscoring the Timberwolves 29-23 in the 4th quarter, but couldn’t overcome the 89-72 deficit they faced going into the final period.
Nuggets Offense Breakdown
Nikola Jokic’s 41-point performance, including 17 in the 4th quarter, wasn’t enough for the Nuggets in their loss to the Clippers. Jokic hit 7 threes at a 58.3% rate, finishing with a 53.8% overall shooting percentage. Jamal Murray added 22 points, 9 of which came in the final period.
As a team, the Nuggets shot 40.2% from the field, but connected on 40% of their threes, making 14 in total. Christian Braun contributed 11 points, all of which came in the 3rd quarter.
Raptors Offense Breakdown
Nikola Jokić’s 41-point performance, including 17 in the 4th quarter, wasn’t enough for the Nuggets in their 109-104 loss to the Clippers. Jokić hit 7 threes at 58.3%, finishing with a 53.8% shooting percentage overall. Jamal Murray added 22 points, 9 of which came in the final period.
As a team, Denver shot 40.2% from the field, but connected on 14 threes at a 40% rate. Christian Braun contributed 11 points, all in the 3rd quarter, shooting 66.7% from the field.
Nuggets Team Defense
Despite a strong defensive effort through three quarters, the Nuggets couldn’t hold off the Clippers in the 4th, allowing 39 points in a 109-104 loss. Denver gave up 12 threes on 36% shooting from deep.
The Nuggets sent the Clippers to the line 21 times, where they made 17 free throws. Denver finished with 13 steals and 4 blocks but allowed 11 offensive rebounds.
Raptors Team Defense
Defensively, the Nuggets were strong through three quarters, giving up just 27, 21, and 22 points in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarters, respectively. However, they struggled in the 4th, allowing 39 points, which contributed to their 109-104 loss to the Clippers. Denver held Los Angeles to 36% shooting from beyond the arc, with the Clippers making 12 threes.
The Nuggets sent the Clippers to the line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws. Denver also gave up 11 offensive rebounds. On the defensive end, the Nuggets recorded 13 steals and 4 blocks.
Nuggets vs Raptors Trends
- The Nuggets are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
- In their last ten games at home, the Raptors have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 103 points per game in this stretch.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Raptors have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
- Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Nuggets have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-3.
Nuggets vs Raptors Prediction
As the underdogs with a spread of +8.5, we recommend going with the Raptors on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 218.5 and given that our model is projecting 264 points between the teams, we like the over.
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Last updated:October 28, 2024 Nuggets, Raptors