Raptors vs. Nuggets NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for December 20

Raptors vs. Nuggets Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena -- Toronto, Ontario
• Coverage: TSN and ALT

The Toronto Raptors (11-15) are 4-point underdogs against the Denver Nuggets (18-10) at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. The game tips at 7:30 PM ET on TSN and ALT. The matchup has an over/under set at 229.5 points.

Raptors vs. Nuggets Odds & Spread

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Raptors vs. Nuggets Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Nuggets win (51%)

Raptors vs. Nuggets Betting Trends

• The Nuggets are 12-15-1 against the spread this season.
• In the Raptors' 26 games this year, they have 13 wins against the spread.
• This season, Nuggets games have hit the over 11 times out of 26 chances.
• The Raptors have eclipsed the over/under 50% of the time this year (13 of 26 games with a set point total).
• Denver has done a better job covering the spread in home games (7-5-1) than it has in road affairs (5-10-0).
• When it comes to point totals, the Nuggets hit the over less often at home, as they've exceeded the total five times in 13 opportunities this season (38.5%). In road games, they have hit the over six times in 15 opportunities (40%).
• Toronto has been better against the spread at home (8-7-0) than away (5-6-0) this season.
• In 2023-24 a lower percentage of the Raptors' games have finished above the over/under at home (46.7%, seven of 15) compared to on the road (54.5%, six of 11).

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic's numbers on the season are 26.3 points, 12.3 rebounds and 9.4 assists per contest, shooting 53.8% from the floor and 30.6% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.1 made treys.
• Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 16.5 points, 1.5 assists and 7.9 boards.
• Aaron Gordon is averaging 13.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.0 steal and 0.7 blocked shots.
• Reggie Jackson is averaging 13.6 points, 4.5 assists and 2.2 rebounds.
• Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is averaging 10.5 points, 2.5 assists and 2.0 rebounds.

Raptors Leaders

• Scottie Barnes averages 20.3 points, 9.2 rebounds and 5.8 assists. He is also sinking 48.8% of his shots from the floor and 38.8% from 3-point range, with 2.0 triples per contest.
• The Raptors are getting 21.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game from Pascal Siakam.
• Dennis Schroder's numbers on the season are 15.0 points, 2.8 boards and 6.8 assists per contest. He is sinking 42.6% of his shots from the field and 35.7% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.7 triples.
• Jakob Poeltl's numbers on the season are 10.8 points, 8.2 boards and 2.2 assists per contest. He is draining 73.4% of his shots from the floor (first in NBA).
• The Raptors are getting 15.0 points, 4.1 boards and 2.5 assists per game from OG Anunoby.

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