The Toronto Raptors are dealing with plenty of injury issues as they prepare to host the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.
Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and his Denver Nuggets make their only visit to Scotiabank Arena this season on Monday night to face the Raptors. Toronto will be an underdog on the NBA odds but by how much depends on a few injuries.
Nuggets vs. Raptors NBA Betting Odds
Denver centre Nikola Jokic is exhibit No. 1 that championship teams don’t have to be built solely on the backs of high-first-round picks. Jokic, a 2014 second-round pick, won his third career MVP award last season, becoming one of nine players to win at least three and the only non-American to do so. The one season in the past four that Jokic didn’t win, in 2022-23, he finished second to Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid. That was the season Jokic led Denver to its only NBA title.
Unlike Embiid and some other superstars, NBA backers rarely have to worry about Jokic getting a night off simply for rest as he almost never sits if healthy. He won’t play all 82 games and very few players do these days, but high 70s if good health. Jokic also nearly led Serbia to an upset of Team USA in the Olympic basketball semifinals this summer in Paris, but the Americans staged a huge fourth-quarter rally and would go on to win the gold. Serbia would beat Germany for the bronze.
Toronto lost both meetings vs. Denver last season, but they were competitive. Jokic averaged 33.0 points, 16.0 rebounds, 9.0 assists, 3.0 steals and 2.0 blocks in the two. That any good? The Nuggets are 9-3 ATS in their past 12 as the road team in the series.
Denver Nuggets
Denver has been hit hard by free-agent defections the past two off-seasons as it’s very expensive to maintain a championship roster these days. Thus, this team might be taking a fairly big step back this year if the first two games are any indication, home losses to Oklahoma City (in a blowout) and the short-handed L.A. Clippers. Nikola Jokic is off to a usual start for him as the three-time MVP is averaging 28.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 8.5 assists, all team highs.
The Nuggets still have perhaps the best Canadian player in the NBA on their roster in guard Jamal Murray, and Murray won’t be leaving Denver soon as in September he signed a four-year, $208 million (US) extension. He was poised for free agency next summer. Murray, one of eight players with multiple 50-point playoff games in NBA history, is the franchise’s all-time leader in made 3-pointers. He’s struggling a bit in the early going this season in averaging 17.0 points on 40.7 per cent shooting, both well down from 2023-24. The Nuggets have won eight in a row vs. Eastern Conference teams.
Toronto Raptors
The Raptors were down RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and Kelly Olynyk in the second of a back-of-back on Saturday in Minnesota and predictably were beaten by double digits. Consider each questionable Monday. Toronto missed eight of its first nine shots and fell behind 16-3. That was that.
Gradey Dick was a bright spot, however, seeing a huge uptick in shots without that trio and finishing with a career-high 25 points. Dick joined Chris Bosh (12 games), Scottie Barnes (six) and Tracy McGrady (three) as the only players in Raptors franchise history under the age of 21 to record a 25-point game.
Ochai Agbaji also saw more run and was 8-for-12 from the field for 19 points. After shooting 46 free throws in their win over Philadelphia on Friday, the Raptors went to the line just 13 times, making nine. Toronto is 0-12 in its past 12 vs. Western Conference teams. It has split 28 all-time home games vs. Denver.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Nuggets vs. Raptors?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 27 Oct 11:13pm | - | - | O +219.5 -110 |
| Closing 29 Oct 1:44am | - | - | O +223.5 -120 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Nuggets Team Leaders
| Points |
29.59 |
| Assists |
10.23 |
| Rebounds |
12.74 |
| FG% |
65 |
| Steals |
1.81 |
| Blocks |
1.37 |
| Points |
21.09 |
| Assists |
5.82 |
| Rebounds |
9.6 |
| FG% |
62.7 |
| Steals |
1.43 |
| Blocks |
1.25 |
| Points |
27.5 |
| Assists |
11 |
| Rebounds |
10 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
3 |
| Blocks |
0.5 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Raptors Team Leaders
| Points |
29.59 |
| Assists |
10.23 |
| Rebounds |
12.74 |
| FG% |
65 |
| Steals |
1.81 |
| Blocks |
1.37 |
| Points |
21.09 |
| Assists |
5.82 |
| Rebounds |
9.6 |
| FG% |
62.7 |
| Steals |
1.43 |
| Blocks |
1.25 |
| Points |
27.5 |
| Assists |
11 |
| Rebounds |
10 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
3 |
| Blocks |
0.5 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
Injuries
Michael Porter Jr. (PF)
Aaron Gordon (PF)
Jamal Murray (SG)
Christian Braun (SG)
Aaron Gordon (PF)
Peyton Watson (SG)
Michael Porter Jr. (PF)
Christian Braun (SG)
Aaron Gordon (PF)
Christian Braun (SG)
Chris Boucher (PF)
Ochai Agbaji (SG)
Jamal Shead (SG)
Jakob Poeltl (C)
Ja'Kobe Walter (SG)
Scottie Barnes (SF)
Scottie Barnes (SF)
Jakob Poeltl (C)
Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Jakob Poeltl (C)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. (PF) | Ques Thurs | Shoulder - 23 / 04 / 25 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Porter Jr. is managing a left shoulder sprain, and his status for game 3 Thursdays clash against the Clippers is unclear. |
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| Aaron Gordon (PF) | Prob Mon | Calf - 20 / 04 / 25 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
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Gordon is battling with a right calf injury, but he is projected to be active for playoffs round Game 2 against the Clippers on Monday. |
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| Jamal Murray (SG) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 12 / 04 / 25 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Murray is dealing with a right hamstring inflammation, but he is likely to face Rockets on Sunday. |
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| Christian Braun (SG) | Prob Fri | Foot - 02 / 04 / 25 | 4-6 | 4-6 | + - |
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Braun is dealing with a foot injury, but he is projected to be in Friday's lineup against the Warriors. |
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| Aaron Gordon (PF) | Prob Fri | Calf - 02 / 04 / 25 | 4-6 | 4-6 | + - |
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Gordon is tending to a calf injury, but he is expected to be active against the Warriors on Friday. |
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| Peyton Watson (SG) | Ques Fri | Knee - 02 / 04 / 25 | 4-6 | 4-6 | + - |
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Watson is bothered by a ight knee inflammation, and it is unknown if he will be available against the Warriors on Friday. |
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| Michael Porter Jr. (PF) | Ques Fri | Personal - 01 / 04 / 25 | 4-6 | 4-6 | + - |
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Porter Jr. has been out of lineup due to an personal reasons, and it is undermined if he will play Friday's game against the Warriors. |
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| Christian Braun (SG) | Prob Tues | Foot - 31 / 03 / 25 | 4-6 | 4-6 | + - |
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Braun is hobbled by a foot injury, but he is expected to be available against the Timberwolves on Tuesday. |
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| Aaron Gordon (PF) | Ques Tues | Illness - 31 / 03 / 25 | 4-6 | 4-6 | + - |
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Gordon is ailing from illness, and it remains to be seen if he will suit up against the Timberwolves on Tuesday. |
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| Christian Braun (SG) | Prob Fri | Foot - 27 / 03 / 25 | 4-8 | 6-6 | + - |
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Braun is nursing with a foot injury, but he is expected to face the Jazz on Friday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boucher (PF) | Ques Sun | Illness - 13 / 04 / 25 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Boucher is ailing with an illness, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the the Spurs on Sunday. |
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| Ochai Agbaji (SG) | Ques Fri | Rest - 09 / 04 / 25 | 2-1 | 3-0 | + - |
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Agbaji was rested in the previous game, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Mavericks on Friday. |
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| Jamal Shead (SG) | Ques Fri | Rest - 09 / 04 / 25 | 2-1 | 3-0 | + - |
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Shead was rested in the previous game, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Mavericks on Friday. |
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| Jakob Poeltl (C) | Out Sun | Hand - 08 / 04 / 25 | 2-1 | 3-0 | + - |
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Poeltl is dealing with a right hand contusion, and he is unlikely to dress against the Spurs on Sunday. |
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| Ja'Kobe Walter (SG) | Out Sun | Hip - 08 / 04 / 25 | 2-1 | 3-0 | + - |
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Walter is dealing with a right hip soreness, and he is not expected to play against the Spurs on Sunday. |
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| Scottie Barnes (SF) | Ques Wed | Hand - 04 / 04 / 25 | 2-3 | 3-2 | + - |
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Barner is battling with a right hand injury, and it is up in the air if he will face the Hornets on Wednesday. |
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| Scottie Barnes (SF) | Ques Thurs | Finger - 02 / 04 / 25 | 2-4 | 4-2 | + - |
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Barnes is bothered by a finger joint contusion, and it remains to be seen if he will be available against the Trail Blazers on Thursday. |
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| Jakob Poeltl (C) | Out Sun | Rest - 29 / 03 / 25 | 4-4 | 5-3 | + - |
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Poeltl has been rested, and he is not projected to suit up against the 76ers on Sunday. |
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| Immanuel Quickley (SG) | Out Sun | Rest - 29 / 03 / 25 | 4-4 | 5-3 | + - |
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Quickly has been rested, and he is not projected to suit up against the 76ers on Sunday. |
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| Jakob Poeltl (C) | Ques Fri | Rest - 26 / 03 / 25 | 6-4 | 5-5 | + - |
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Poeltl is getting rest, and it is unclear if he will be available versus the Hornets on Friday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 27 Oct 11:13pm - - O +219.5 -110 Closing 29 Oct 1:44am - - O +223.5 -120 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Nuggets Team Leaders
Points 29.59
Assists 10.23
Rebounds 12.74
FG% 65
Steals 1.81
Blocks 1.37
Points 21.09
Assists 5.82
Rebounds 9.6
FG% 62.7
Steals 1.43
Blocks 1.25
Points 27.5
Assists 11
Rebounds 10
FG% 66.7
Steals 3
Blocks 0.5
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Raptors Team Leaders
Points 29.59
Assists 10.23
Rebounds 12.74
FG% 65
Steals 1.81
Blocks 1.37
Points 21.09
Assists 5.82
Rebounds 9.6
FG% 62.7
Steals 1.43
Blocks 1.25
Points 27.5
Assists 11
Rebounds 10
FG% 66.7
Steals 3
Blocks 0.5
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
Injuries
Michael Porter Jr. (PF)
Ques Thurs Shoulder - 23 / 04 / 25Aaron Gordon (PF)
Prob Mon Calf - 20 / 04 / 25Jamal Murray (SG)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 12 / 04 / 25Christian Braun (SG)
Prob Fri Foot - 02 / 04 / 25Aaron Gordon (PF)
Prob Fri Calf - 02 / 04 / 25Peyton Watson (SG)
Ques Fri Knee - 02 / 04 / 25Michael Porter Jr. (PF)
Ques Fri Personal - 01 / 04 / 25Christian Braun (SG)
Prob Tues Foot - 31 / 03 / 25Aaron Gordon (PF)
Ques Tues Illness - 31 / 03 / 25Christian Braun (SG)
Prob Fri Foot - 27 / 03 / 25Chris Boucher (PF)
Ques Sun Illness - 13 / 04 / 25Ochai Agbaji (SG)
Ques Fri Rest - 09 / 04 / 25Jamal Shead (SG)
Ques Fri Rest - 09 / 04 / 25Jakob Poeltl (C)
Out Sun Hand - 08 / 04 / 25Ja'Kobe Walter (SG)
Out Sun Hip - 08 / 04 / 25Scottie Barnes (SF)
Ques Wed Hand - 04 / 04 / 25Scottie Barnes (SF)
Ques Thurs Finger - 02 / 04 / 25Jakob Poeltl (C)
Out Sun Rest - 29 / 03 / 25Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Out Sun Rest - 29 / 03 / 25Jakob Poeltl (C)
Ques Fri Rest - 26 / 03 / 25Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Michael Porter Jr. (PF) Ques Thurs Shoulder - 23 / 04 / 25 0-1 0-1 + - Porter Jr. is managing a left shoulder sprain, and his status for game 3 Thursdays clash against the Clippers is unclear.
Aaron Gordon (PF) Prob Mon Calf - 20 / 04 / 25 0-2 0-2 + - Gordon is battling with a right calf injury, but he is projected to be active for playoffs round Game 2 against the Clippers on Monday.
Jamal Murray (SG) Prob Sun Hamstring - 12 / 04 / 25 3-2 2-3 + - Murray is dealing with a right hamstring inflammation, but he is likely to face Rockets on Sunday.
Christian Braun (SG) Prob Fri Foot - 02 / 04 / 25 4-6 4-6 + - Braun is dealing with a foot injury, but he is projected to be in Friday's lineup against the Warriors.
Aaron Gordon (PF) Prob Fri Calf - 02 / 04 / 25 4-6 4-6 + - Gordon is tending to a calf injury, but he is expected to be active against the Warriors on Friday.
Peyton Watson (SG) Ques Fri Knee - 02 / 04 / 25 4-6 4-6 + - Watson is bothered by a ight knee inflammation, and it is unknown if he will be available against the Warriors on Friday.
Michael Porter Jr. (PF) Ques Fri Personal - 01 / 04 / 25 4-6 4-6 + - Porter Jr. has been out of lineup due to an personal reasons, and it is undermined if he will play Friday's game against the Warriors.
Christian Braun (SG) Prob Tues Foot - 31 / 03 / 25 4-6 4-6 + - Braun is hobbled by a foot injury, but he is expected to be available against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
Aaron Gordon (PF) Ques Tues Illness - 31 / 03 / 25 4-6 4-6 + - Gordon is ailing from illness, and it remains to be seen if he will suit up against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
Christian Braun (SG) Prob Fri Foot - 27 / 03 / 25 4-8 6-6 + - Braun is nursing with a foot injury, but he is expected to face the Jazz on Friday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Chris Boucher (PF) Ques Sun Illness - 13 / 04 / 25 0-1 1-0 + - Boucher is ailing with an illness, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the the Spurs on Sunday.
Ochai Agbaji (SG) Ques Fri Rest - 09 / 04 / 25 2-1 3-0 + - Agbaji was rested in the previous game, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Mavericks on Friday.
Jamal Shead (SG) Ques Fri Rest - 09 / 04 / 25 2-1 3-0 + - Shead was rested in the previous game, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Mavericks on Friday.
Jakob Poeltl (C) Out Sun Hand - 08 / 04 / 25 2-1 3-0 + - Poeltl is dealing with a right hand contusion, and he is unlikely to dress against the Spurs on Sunday.
Ja'Kobe Walter (SG) Out Sun Hip - 08 / 04 / 25 2-1 3-0 + - Walter is dealing with a right hip soreness, and he is not expected to play against the Spurs on Sunday.
Scottie Barnes (SF) Ques Wed Hand - 04 / 04 / 25 2-3 3-2 + - Barner is battling with a right hand injury, and it is up in the air if he will face the Hornets on Wednesday.
Scottie Barnes (SF) Ques Thurs Finger - 02 / 04 / 25 2-4 4-2 + - Barnes is bothered by a finger joint contusion, and it remains to be seen if he will be available against the Trail Blazers on Thursday.
Jakob Poeltl (C) Out Sun Rest - 29 / 03 / 25 4-4 5-3 + - Poeltl has been rested, and he is not projected to suit up against the 76ers on Sunday.
Immanuel Quickley (SG) Out Sun Rest - 29 / 03 / 25 4-4 5-3 + - Quickly has been rested, and he is not projected to suit up against the 76ers on Sunday.
Jakob Poeltl (C) Ques Fri Rest - 26 / 03 / 25 6-4 5-5 + - Poeltl is getting rest, and it is unclear if he will be available versus the Hornets on Friday.