| MATCHUP | Toronto Raptors | Denver Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 39-29 | 42-28 |
| Spread | +6.5 -102 | -6.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | +225 | -278 |
| Total | Over 237.5 (-110) | Under 237.5 (-110) |
| Where | Ball Arena, Denver, CO | |
| When | Friday, March 20, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | Altitude 2 Sports | |
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors beat the Bulls and Pistons and play the Suns next. The Raptors have won 14 of their last 24 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 114 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.9 points and 5.6 rebounds, while RJ Barrett is averaging 19 points and 5.4 rebounds. Scottie Barnes is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickley is dishing 6 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets beat the 76ers, lost to the Grizzlies, and play the Trail Blazers next. The Nuggets have split their last 10 games.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 120.7 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 116.5 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 28.2 points and 12.6 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 25.1 points and 4.4 rebounds. Aaron Gordon is the third double-digit scorer, and Peyton Watson is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc and 80.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last eight home games against the Raptors following a road loss.
- The Raptors have lost seven of their last eight games at Ball Arena.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last eight night games against the Raptors following a road loss.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games as road underdogs.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won 14 of their last 21 games as road underdogs against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in 14 of their last 15 road games against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last six games between the Raptors and Nuggets at Ball Arena has gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of the Raptors’ last 10 night games at Ball Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Cameron Johnson ranks 9th amongst qualified players for 3P% (43.1%) this season.
- Tim Hardaway Jr. ranks 16th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (3.7) this season.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Jamal Shead ranks 10th amongst qualified players for assist-to-turnover ratio (3.8) this season.
- Sandro Mamukelashvili ranks 9th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (51.7%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.1).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.1%).
- The Raptors rank 2nd in the league for opponent assists per game this season (24.5).
- The Raptors rank 2nd for fast break points (1267) this season.
Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets Injury Report
The Nuggets will be without Peyton Watson.
Collin Murray-Boyles and Chucky Hepburn are out for the Raptors.
Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
The Nuggets should be favored at home and they’re the team with the higher ceiling at full strength. However, the Raptors have been disrespected by oddsmakers all season and here they are with 39 wins and a slightly profitable 35-33 ATS record. The Raptors have 20 road wins this season. The underdog has covered 7 of the last 9 games between the Raptors and Nuggets. The Nuggets are 4-7 ATS in their last 11 games when favorites of 5 or more points. Three of those games were outright losses. Give me the dinosaurs and the points.