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Denver Nuggets at Toronto Raptors: preview and win probability

Denver Nuggets visit Toronto Raptors. Nuggets are 0-1 and have gone L-L-W-L-L in their last 5, while Raptors are 1-0 and have gone W-L-W-L-W in their last 5.

Our ratings favor Raptors: about 59% to win, with a projected score of Denver Nuggets 113, Toronto Raptors 115. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 4 times in our recent records. Nuggets lead 4-0, and the average margin has been 3.2 points in favor of Nuggets.

On the injury report, Nate Bittle (TOR), Malachi Smith (TOR), Spencer Jones (DEN), and Julian Strawther (DEN) are listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Raptors come in with the better recent form (3 wins in their last 5).
  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Raptors.
  • Watch the rotation: 4 players are listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • Mar 20: TOR 115, DEN 121
  • Dec 31: DEN 106, TOR 103
  • Nov 4: TOR 119, DEN 121
  • Oct 28: DEN 127, TOR 125

Injury report

Denver Nuggets
  • Spencer Jones Out · back Oct 24
  • Julian Strawther Out · back Nov 29
  • Cameron Johnson Day to day · back Oct 24
Toronto Raptors
  • Nate Bittle Out · back Oct 28
  • Malachi Smith Out

Win probability

41%
59%
NuggetsRaptors

Projected score: Nuggets 113, Raptors 115

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

DENTOR
Record0-11-0
Last 5LLWLLWLWLW
Points per game84135
Allowed per game9692
Days of rest––
Rating15881552

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