Denver Nuggets vs Toronto Raptors Prediction NBA Picks 10/28/24

The Denver Nuggets pay a visit to the Toronto Raptors at the Scotiabank Arena on Monday night. Here’s a Denver Nuggets vs Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Denver Nuggets vs Toronto Raptors Pick.

The Denver Nuggets have been in poor form as they are now hoping to snap a two-game skid after coming up short against the depleted Clippers in a 109-104 home defeat on Saturday. Nikola Jokic led the team with 41 points, nine rebounds, and four assists on 14 of 26 shooting, Jamal Murray added 22 points with five assists while Christian Braun chipped in with 11 points. As a team, the Nuggets shot just 40 percent from the field and 14 of 35 from the 3-point line as they got off to another terrible start and had to claw their way back from an early 18-point deficit to lead by seven points midway through the fourth quarter, only to allow the Clippers to close the final 53 seconds on a 9-1 run to snatch the game from them. Michael Porter Jr continued his struggles as he shot just four of 13 from the field and zero of six from the 3-point line for his nine points. The Nuggets will play against the Nets, Timberwolves, and Jazz following this game.

Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have lost two of their first three games of the season and they will be eager to bounce back here after getting thrashed by the Timberwolves in a 112-101 road defeat on Saturday. Gradey Dick led the team with 25 points on nine of 16 shooting, Scottie Barnes added 20 points with eight rebounds and six assists while Ochai Agabji chipped in with 19 points on eight of 12 shooting. As a team, the Raptors shot 45 percent from the field and 10 of 29 from the 3-point line, but they were always playing from behind after getting outscored by 32-18 in the first quarter. In fact, the Raptors trailed in this one by as many as 22 points, before they went on a late run to keep the final scores respectable. The Raptors will meet the Hornets and Lakers after this one.

The Nuggets don’t have any player on the injury report, while the Raptors are still missing Kelly Olynyk, Immanuel Quickley, and RJ Barrett. The Nuggets have struggled to get out of the blocks this season, and their confidence took another hit after getting beaten by the shorthanded 76ers in their last game. It has been a tough start of the season for the Nuggets, but they will like their chances against this struggling Raptors team, who are still missing some key players. The line is a bit hefty for a road team, but the Nuggets are in need of a big win to get their season on track and the Raptors are just too banged up to be competitive.