The race for the Eastern Conference playoffs is incredibly tight, with one game potentially changing a team’s entire season. The Toronto Raptors were able to boost their playoff hopes with a huge 116-109 road victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday. Sitting in the middle of the play-in bracket with just 17 games left in the regular season, Toronto has won nine of its last 12 games and is looking to continue that momentum. However, they face a tough challenge ahead with three games remaining on their five-game road trip, which started off with two games against the Wizards. The Raptors will continue their journey with a matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night, where they’ll look to prove themselves once again against one of the league’s top teams.
Looking into the injury report, there are some players that are considered questionable and out for this game, but no one major.
Now for some trends, the Raptors are 1-4 on the ATS in their last 5 road games versus a team with a home winning % of greater than 60%, and you guessed it, the Nuggets are well above that as they hold a record of 29- 4 on homecourt. And to add to that, the Nuggets are 6-0 against the spread in their last 6 home games versus a team with a losing road record, that being the Raptors who are 12-20 on the road.
That said, I’m locked in with the Denver Nuggets to cover the spread at -6 for my free pick of the day.
Toronto at Denver
When: 9:00 PM ET, Monday, March 6, 2023
Where: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
Where to watch: NBALP
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Toronto Raptors @ Denver Nuggets
Moneyline
Toronto Raptors +200
Denver Nuggets -240
Toronto Raptors @ Denver Nuggets
Point Spread
Toronto Raptors 6.0 (-105)
Denver Nuggets -6.0 (-115)
Toronto Raptors @ Denver Nuggets
Total
Over 229.0 (-115)
Under 229.0 (-105)
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Team Record & Betting Stats
| Name | Record | ATS | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 32-33 | 32-33 | 112.57 | 112.00 |
| Denver | 45-19 | 36-27-1 | 117.14 | 112.58 |
| Name | ATS Home | ATS Away | OU Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 19-14 | 13-19 | 34-29-2 |
| Denver | 22-10-1 | 14-17 | 31-32-1 |
Toronto Raptors Last 5 Games
| Opponent | score | Result | line | Total | ATS Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAS | 116-109 | W | -2.5 | 222.5 | W/O |
| WAS | 108-119 | L | -2 | 222.5 | L/O |
| CHI | 104-98 | W | -4.5 | 219.5 | W/U |
| CLE | 93-118 | L | 7.5 | 218.5 | L/U |
| DET | 95-91 | W | -7.5 | 228 | L/U |
Denver Nuggets Last 5 Games
| Opponent | score | Result | line | Total | ATS Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEM | 113-97 | W | -6 | 234.5 | W/U |
| HOU | 133-112 | W | -12 | 232.5 | W/O |
| LAC | 134-124 | W | -4 | 236.5 | W/O |
| MEM | 94-112 | L | 3 | 235 | L/U |
| CLE | 115-109 | W | 3 | 223.5 | W/O |
Betting Odds Trends
| Toronto Raptors | ||
|---|---|---|
| Toronto is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games | ||
| The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 6 games | ||
| Toronto is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road | ||
| Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road | ||
| Toronto is 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Denver | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto’s last 6 games when playing Denver | ||
| Toronto is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Denver | ||
| Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver | ||
| Denver Nuggets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Denver is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games | ||
| Denver is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 10 of Denver’s last 15 games | ||
| Denver is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home | ||
| Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver’s last 7 games at home | ||
| Denver is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Toronto | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver’s last 6 games when playing Toronto | ||
| Denver is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto | ||
| Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver’s last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto | ||
Toronto Raptors Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
|---|---|
| Dalano Banton | Ques Mon – Thumb – 3/4/23 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | out for season – Toe – 1/12/23 |
Denver Nuggets Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
|---|---|
| Thomas Bryant | Prob Mon – Ankle – 3/5/23 |
| Vlatko Cancar | Ques Mon – Wrist – 3/4/23 |
| Zeke Nnaji | Late March – Shoulder – 3/4/23 |
| Collin Gillespie | Mid March – Leg – 3/3/23 |
NBA Picks & Free Predictions
The Pick: Denver Nuggets -6
NBA Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
