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Denver Nuggets vs Toronto Raptors Prediction 11-4-24 NBA Picks

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Evan Walker

Toronto Raptors (2-5) vs. Denver Nuggets (3-3)
November 4, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Denver Nuggets -9.5; Over/Under: +223.5
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The Toronto Raptors travel to the Ball Arena to do battle with the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. Here’s a Denver Nuggets vs Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Denver Nuggets vs Toronto Raptors Pick.

Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors have been doing it tough as they’ve lost five of their first seven games, but they will be eager to build some momentum after snapping a four-game skid with a 131-128 overtime win over the Kings on Saturday. RJ Barrett led the team with 31 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, Chris Boucher added 24 points off the bench while Ochai Agbaji and Gradey Dick each scored 22 points. As a team, the Raptors shot 48 percent from the field and 17 of 37 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they surrendered a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter. However, the Raptors rallied behind a packed house and snatched the game in overtime to come away with the much-needed victory.

Denver Nuggets

Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets are starting to heat up as they’ve won three of their last four games and they will be eager to keep it going after blowing past the slumping Jazz in a 129-103 home win on Saturday. Nikola Jokic led the team with 27 points, 16 rebounds, and nine assists, Michael Porter Jr added 20 points while Julian Strawther chipped in with 19 points on seven of 11 shooting off the bench. As a team, the Nuggets shot 48 percent from the field and 16 of 32 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 37 points in the first quarter to jump out in front right away before they dominated the third quarter by 34-19 to put the game to bed early.

Why the Denver Nuggets will win

The Nuggets have won each of their last 17 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
The Raptors have lost each of their last 11 games against Northwest Division opponents.
The Nuggets have covered the spread in five of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 14 night games following a home win.

Denver Nuggets Player Facts

Nikola Jokic is the only player in the league to have scored 25+ points in five straight games this season.
Christian Braun is one of only 12 qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.0 threes, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks this season.

Toronto Raptors Player Facts

Jakob Poeltl ranks T2nd in the league for second-chance points (30) this season.
Ochai Agbaji ranks 3rd amongst qualified Guards for FG% (59.0%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (29.7).
The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (8.0).
The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (125.6).
The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (26.6).

Denver Nuggets vs Toronto Raptors Prediction

The Raptors are still without Bruce Brown, Immanuel Quickley, and Scottie Barnes, while the Nuggets are still missing Jamal Murray. The Raptors were really struggling before they snapped out of it with an upset overtime win over the Kings, but that game was at home where they were retiring Vince Carter’s jersey. I think we’re going to see the Raptors revert back to old habits, so I am comfortable going with the Nuggets to build on their big win on Saturday with another easy win in this spot.