Denver Nuggets at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and predictions

The Denver Nuggets (0-2) visit the Toronto Raptors (1-2) Monday. Tip-off from Scotiabank Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TSN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Raptors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Nuggets swept 2-0 last season

Denver has yet to find its first win of the season after falling 109-104 against the LA Clippers Saturday, failing to cover as a 7.5-point home favorite. C Nikola Jokic led all scorers with 41 points while adding 9 rebounds. The Nuggets shot 40.2% from the field in the loss.

Toronto fell 112-101 at the Minnesota Timberwolves Saturday while covering as a 14.5-point underdog. G Gradey Dick scored a game-high 25 points, 1 of 3 Toronto players to score 19 or more. The Raptors shot 45.6% from the field in the loss.

Nuggets at Raptors odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 1:10 p.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Raptors +310 (bet $100 to win $310)
• Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -8.5 (-115) | Raptors +8.5 (-105)
• Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Nuggets at Raptors key injuries

Nuggets

• None

Raptors

• G RJ Barrett (shoulder) questionable
• F Bruce Brown (knee) out
• F Kelly Olynyk (back) out
• G Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) doubtful

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Nuggets at Raptors picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 115, Raptors 101

PASS.

There is no value on the Nuggets (-400) to win Monday.

BET NUGGETS -8.5 (-115).

The Nuggets have yet to win this season, but they face an injury-riddled Raptors team.

Toronto has scored 106 or fewer points in 2 of its 3 games while allowing 112 or more in 2 of 3. It does not have an answer for Jokic, who is averaging 28.5 points per game and coming off a 41-point performance.

Expect Denver to get back on track in a big way in Toronto.

BET UNDER 221.5 (-110).

Denver has hit the Under in both of its games this season. It has held opponents to 109 or fewer points and scored 104 or fewer in both outings.

Toronto has scored 106 or fewer points in 2 of its 3 games while limiting opponents to 112 or fewer in 2 straight.

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