Who’s Playing
Denver @ Toronto
Current Records: Denver 46-22; Toronto 32-36
What to Know
After five games on the road, the Toronto Raptors are heading back home. They will take on the Denver Nuggets at 7:30 p.m. ET Tuesday at Scotiabank Arena after having had a few days off. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
The Raptors came up short against the Los Angeles Lakers this past Friday, falling 122-112. Toronto’s defeat came about despite a quality game from small forward Scottie Barnes, who had 32 points and seven assists along with nine rebounds.
Meanwhile, it was close but no cigar for Denver as they fell 122-120 to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. Denver’s loss came about despite a quality game from center Nikola Jokic, who posted a triple-double on 35 points, 20 boards, and 11 assists. That makes it 17 consecutive games in which Jokic has had at least 11 rebounds.
Barring any buzzer beaters, the Raptors are expected to win a tight contest. Now might not be the best time to take Toronto against the spread since they’ve let down bettors for the past two consecutive games.
Toronto is now 32-36 while Denver sits at 46-22. A couple numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Toronto has allowed their opponents to shoot 49.20% from the floor on average, which is the third highest shooting percentage allowed in the league. The Nuggets’ offense has more to brag about, as they they enter the contest with a 50.80% field goal percentage, which is the best in the league.
How To Watch
- When: Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Scotiabank Arena — Toronto, Ontario
- TV: NBATV
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $80.11
Odds
The Raptors are a slight 1-point favorite against the Nuggets, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Denver have won nine out of their last 15 games against Toronto.
- Mar 06, 2023 – Denver 118 vs. Toronto 113
- Mar 12, 2022 – Toronto 127 vs. Denver 115
- Feb 12, 2022 – Denver 110 vs. Toronto 109
- Apr 29, 2021 – Denver 121 vs. Toronto 111
- Mar 24, 2021 – Toronto 135 vs. Denver 111
- Aug 14, 2020 – Toronto 117 vs. Denver 109
- Mar 01, 2020 – Denver 133 vs. Toronto 118
- Dec 16, 2018 – Denver 95 vs. Toronto 86
- Dec 03, 2018 – Denver 106 vs. Toronto 103
- Mar 27, 2018 – Toronto 114 vs. Denver 110
- Nov 01, 2017 – Denver 129 vs. Toronto 111
- Nov 18, 2016 – Toronto 113 vs. Denver 111
- Oct 31, 2016 – Toronto 105 vs. Denver 102
- Feb 01, 2016 – Denver 112 vs. Toronto 93
- Dec 03, 2015 – Denver 106 vs. Toronto 105
