| MATCHUP | Denver Nuggets | Toronto Raptors |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 22-10 | 20-14 |
| Spread | +6.5 -110 | -6.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +210 | -258 |
| Total | Over 228.5 (-110) | Under 228.5 (-110) |
| Where | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON | |
| When | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | Altitude 2 Sports | |
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets lost to the Magic and Heat, and they play the Cavs next. The Nuggets have won 24 of their last 35 regular season games.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 125.2 points on 51.5 percent shooting and allowing 116.6 points on 47 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 28.9 points and 12 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 25.1 points and 4.4 rebounds. Aaron Gordon is the third double-digit scorer, and Tim Hardaway Jr. is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 40.6 percent from beyond the arc and 82 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors beat the Warriors and Magic, and they play the Hawks next. The Raptors have won 3 of their last 4 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 113.5 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 111.7 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.7 points and 5.8 rebounds, while RJ Barrett is averaging 19.4 points and 4.8 rebounds. Scottie Barnes is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickly is dishing 6.4 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The home team has won each of the Nuggets’ last five games.
- The Nuggets have lost four of their last five road games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Nuggets’ last five games.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The underdogs have won seven of the Raptors’ last eight games.
- The Raptors have lost 28 of their last 30 night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs against the Raptors.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Fourteen of the Nuggets’ last 16 night games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Raptors’ last four night games at Scotiabank Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Jamal Shead ranks 5th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (9.4) this season.
- Sandro Mamukelashvili ranks 4th amongst qualified Centers for 3P% (40.0%) this season.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Jamal Murray is one of only four players in the league to have recorded 30+ points and 10+ assists in consecutive games this season.
- Jonas Valanciunas ranks 14th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (12.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points per game (19.2) this season.
- The Raptors rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (34.0%).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (40.6%).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for field goals made per game this season (45.4).
Denver Nuggets vs Toronto Raptors Injury Report
Jakob Poeltl is out for the Raptors.
Christian Braun, Nikola Jokic, Cameron Johnson, Tamar Bates, and Aaron Gordon are out for the Nuggets.
Denver Nuggets vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
The Raptors are having a good week as they’re as healthy as they’ve been all season, and they need to take advantage of spots like this. The Nuggets were already down multiple rotation players, but now they’re without Jokic for a month as well. With Jokic on the floor, the Nuggets are a title contender. When he subs out, the Nuggets are a lottery team. With Jokic, Braun, Gordon and Johnson out, the Nuggets are going to have some ugly performances. It probably starts here. Give me the Raptors in a comfortable home victory.