Raptors vs Nuggets

SportsLine's computer model simulated Toronto Raptors vs. Denver Nuggets 10000 times and revealed its best bets and NBA picks today.

[Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Nuggets vs. The model has simulated Nuggets vs. Here are several [NBA betting lines](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/odds) for Nuggets vs. Raptors](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/game-forecast/NBA_20230306_TOR@DEN/) and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. The Nuggets hold a 6.5-game lead in the race for the top seed in the Western Conference playoffs. A couple stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Nuggets rank first in the league when it comes to field goal percentage, at 50.9% on the season. [Denver Nuggets](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/DEN/denver-nuggets/) (45-19) are set to host the [Toronto Raptors](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/TOR/toronto-raptors/) (32-33) on Monday, Mar. [You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/raptors-vs-nuggets-prediction-odds-line-spread-start-time-proven-model-reveals-nba-picks-best-bets-for-mar-6-2023/#ttag=03062023_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_nba_model_NuggetsRaptorsAUTO). The Raptors are coming off a 116-109 overtime win over the [Washington Wizards](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/WAS/washington-wizards/). The Nuggets are coming off a dominant 113-97 win over the [Memphis Grizzlies](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/MEM/memphis-grizzlies/) on Friday and have won three straight. Denver is favored by 6.5 points in the latest Nuggets vs. [Vlatko Cancar](/nba/players/2844695/vlatko-cancar/) (wrist) and [Thomas Bryant](/nba/players/2202681/thomas-bryant/) (ankle) are both listed as questionable for the Nuggets.

The latest Toronto Raptors injury report for their game against the Denver Nuggets says Fred VanVleet and Nikola Jokic are good to go.

VanVleet is healthy and ready to go against Denver, though it remains to be seen which player is actually going to make the trip. [could go into eighth place in the conference](https://www.nba.com/standings), which would allow them the benefit of losing one of the play-in games and still staying alive, if they end up performing well on this trip. The Toronto Raptors are going to be faced with a very daunting West Coast swing.

F O.G. Anunoby; C Jakob Poeltl; G Scottie Barnes; G Fred VanVleet. Denver Nuggets: F Michael Porter Jr. F Aaron Gordon; C Nikola Jokic; G Kentavious Caldwell- ...

- F O.G. Denver: Vlatko Cancar (wrist) is questionable. (two-way contract), Ron Harper Jr.

We go over some of the best betting options for Monday's matchup between the Toronto Raptors and Denver Nuggets.

The Raptors have gone under this total in five straight games while the Nuggets have gone under in three of their last five games. The Nuggets have gone under in 18 of 33 home games this season. The Raptors have played better basketball lately, but the Nuggets will be too much for them at home. On the road, Toronto is 13-19 against the spread, so it’s a one-sided matchup looking at the numbers. [Toronto Raptors](https://www.raptorshq.com) (32-33) square off against the [Denver Nuggets](https://www.denverstiffs.com) (45-19) Monday night in a matchup of two teams trending in opposite directions. [DraftKings Sportsbook](https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/football/nfl) and the point total sits at 229.

The Toronto Raptors continue their road trip tonight when they take on the red-hot Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.

[ NBA odds ](https://online.northstarbets.ca/page?key=ej0xMzUzNDc2MiZsPTEzNTM0OTEwJnA9MTc2OTk%3D) as of 9:39 a.m. [ Jokic over 22.5 points (-108) ](https://online.northstarbets.ca/page?key=ej0xMzUzNDc2MiZsPTEzNTM0OTEwJnA9MTcxMjc%3D&utm_source=thestar&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=NorthStarBetsawareness2023_NorthStarBets_&utm_content=custom/tracking_textlink): Jokic has fallen under this number in two straight contests and that’s mainly because he attempted a total of 21 shots in those games. [ Barnes under 14.5 points (-112) ](https://online.northstarbets.ca/page?key=ej0xMzUzNDc2MiZsPTEzNTM0OTEwJnA9MTcxMjc%3D&utm_source=thestar&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=NorthStarBetsawareness2023_NorthStarBets_&utm_content=custom/tracking_textlink): This line might seem modest, but Barnes has been struggling for quite some time. Jokic has gone over this number in 32 of 56 games this season (57.1%) and is averaging 24.7 PPG at home. [according to Fantasy Pros](https://www.fantasypros.com/daily-fantasy/nba/fanduel-defense-vs-position.php). Denver has the best net rating (11.8) to go alongside the second-best offensive rating (121.4) and fourth-best defensive rating (109.6) at home. [Sign up here](https://www.northstarbets.ca/register?utm_medium=&utm_campaign=&utm_content=%3Futm_source%3D&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=&utm_content=&clientType=sportsbook#home). The Raps are 12-20 away from Scotiabank Arena and have covered the spread in just 40.6% of road games this season (13-19). The Nuggets are a league-best 29-4 at Ball Arena and have covered the spread in 68.8% of those contests (22-10-1). [ Best Bet ](https://online.northstarbets.ca/page?key=ej0xMzUyODU0NyZsPTEzNTI4NTQzJnA9MTQ5OTc%3D&utm_source=thestar&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=NorthStarBetsawareness2022_NorthStarBets__&utm_content=custom/tracking_textlink): Nuggets -6 (-120) Denver has been rock-solid at home this season and that shouldn’t change against a Toronto team that’s been uninspiring on the road. The pregame narrative: Denver has been nearly flawless at home this season and we’re expecting that trend to continue tonight.

Toronto Raptors — Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, Jakob Poeltl · Denver Nuggets — Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic, ...

Ultimately Murray should be Fred VanVleet’s assignment, and if Fred can play like he did on Saturday against Bradley Beal, where he held Beal to just four points on 11 shots in the fourth quarter and OT, then the Raptors might — might! My memory of last season’s two matchups with Denver told me that the Raptors did a decent job on Jokic, with the centre-less Raps deploying Scottie Barnes and OG Anunoby to slow down the MVP. Anunoby is free to harass Murray if need be — though I’d suspect Anunoby might be the better matchup on Porter Jr. The Raptors are in tough tonight. The Raptors won the second matchup up 12 points. The Nuggets boast a fully healthy lineup, plus the two-time MVP in Nikola Jokic, plus the thin Colorado air...