Raptors vs Nuggets Prediction NBA Picks 3/11/24

Denver Nuggets (44-20) vs Toronto Raptors (23-41)

Game Info: Monday, March 11, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Ball Arena)

Betting Odds: Denver Nuggets -13.5 -- Over/Under: 225.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Toronto Raptors and Denver Nuggets meet Monday in NBA action at the Ball Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets prediction.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors are coming off losses to the Pelicans, Suns, and Trail Blazers. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 114.2 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 118.2 points on 48.7 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 20.6 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.9 points and 8.2 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Gary Trent Jr. is dishing 1.5 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.7 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.

Denver Nuggets Betting Preview

The Denver Nuggets recently beat the Celtics and Jazz while losing to the Suns. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 114.9 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 110.5 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 26 points and 12.2 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 21.1 points and 4 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Aaron Gordon is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.

Denver Nuggets Player Facts

Jamal Murray ranks 13th amongst qualified players for assists per game (6.5) this season.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ranks 13th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.3) this season.

Toronto Raptors Player Facts

Kelly Olynyk ranks 5th amongst qualified Centers for assists per game (4.2) this season.
Immanuel Quickley ranks 11th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (40.7%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for Q1 opponent points per game this season (26.7).
The Nuggets rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.4).
The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points (1211) this season.
The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points per game (18.9) this season.

Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets prediction

The Denver Nuggets are 26-6 SU at home this season, and they've covered 7 of their last 9 games overall. The Toronto Raptors are losing games left and right, and they're one of the more banged up teams in the league. The Raptors will be without Barnes, and they could be without Brown, Barrett and Boucher. In fact, with this line being what it is, I expect the Raptors to be down several rotation players. Massive line, but the Nuggets at home are capable of blowout potential. A Raptors team without numerous key guys, it'shard to make a case for Toronto. Give me the Nuggets in a home beat down.