Raptors vs. Nuggets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 31

The Denver Nuggets (22-10) will look to end a three-game road skid when squaring off against the Toronto Raptors (20-14) on December 31, 2025 at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto is a solid 6.5-point favorite against Denver when the Raptors square off with the Nuggets on Wednesday. The matchup has an over/under of 229.5.

Here is everything you need to know about the Raptors-Nuggets game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Raptors vs. Nuggets Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
• TV: ALT2 and SportsNet
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Raptors vs. Nuggets Prediction

ATS Pick: Nuggets (+ 6.5)
O/U Pick: Over (229.5)
Score Prediction: Nuggets 119 - Raptors 117

Raptors vs. Nuggets Betting Insights

• Of 34 games so far this season, the Raptors have played 14 with more than 229.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total.
• The Nuggets games have gone over 229.5 total points scored in 26 of 32 total matchups this year.
• The two teams average a combined 10.3 more points per game (239.8) than this game's total of 229.5 points.
• Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 231.2 points per game, 1.7 more than the point total for this matchup.
• Toronto has been the favorite in 20 games this season and has come away with the win 12 times (60%) in those contests.
• Denver has been chosen as underdogs in four games this year and has walked away with the win two times (50%) in those games.
• Denver has a 2-0 record in the last two head-to-head meetings with Toronto.
• The Raptors have an advantage against the spread (2-0) when taking the court against the Nuggets.

Raptors Recent Trends

• The Raptors have a 5-5 record against the spread while going 5-5 overall over their past 10 contests.
• Toronto and its opponents have combined to score an average of 224.4 points over its last 10 games, 5.1 less than the 229.5 over/under in this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Raptors are 16-18-0 this season.
• Toronto has been favored by 6.5 points or more nine times this season and are 3-6 ATS in those games.
• Raptors games this year have gone over the point total 40.6% of the time (13 out of 32 games with a set point total).
• The Raptors put up 114.1 points per game, just 4.4 fewer points than the 118.5 the Nuggets allow.
• When Toronto totals more than 118.5 points, it is 8-6 against the spread and 10-4 overall.
• The Raptors are shooting 47.6% from the field this season, 0.2 percentage points higher than the 47.4% the Nuggets allow to opponents.
• The Raptors have covered the spread in a lower percentage of their home games than road games. They have covered six times in 17 games when playing at home, and they've covered 10 times in 17 games when playing on the road.
• Looking at point totals, Toronto hits the over more often in home games, as it has eclipsed the total seven times in 17 opportunities this season (41.2%). On the road, it has hit the over six times in 17 opportunities (35.3%).
• The Raptors have fared better as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, sporting a home record of 8-4, compared to going 4-4 in away games.

Raptors Recent Stats

Raptors Leaders

• Scottie Barnes puts up 19.1 points, 8.5 boards and 5.1 assists per game, shooting 50.5% from the floor and 35.7% from beyond the arc with 1.2 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Brandon Ingram averages 21.9 points, 3.9 assists and 5.9 boards per contest.
• Immanuel Quickley puts up 16.1 points, 4.3 boards and 6.4 assists per game, shooting 43.6% from the floor and 35.9% from downtown with 2.4 made treys per game.
• Sandro Mamukelashvili averages 10.7 points, 1.7 assists and 4.8 rebounds.
• Jamal Shead posts 6.7 points, 1.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists per contest. At the other end he averages 1 steal and 0.1 blocks.

Raptors Player Props

Nuggets Recent Trends

• The Nuggets have gone 6-4 over their last 10 contests, with a 5-5 record against the spread in that span.
• Denver's average total over the last 10 games is 9.7 points greater than the 229.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
• The Nuggets have 18 wins against the spread in 32 games this season.
• Nuggets games this year have gone over the total in 22 of 32 opportunities (68.8%).
• The Nuggets score 13 more points per game (125.7) than the Raptors allow (112.7).
• When it scores more than 112.7 points, Denver is 17-12 against the spread and 21-8 overall.
• The Nuggets' 51.3% shooting percentage from the field this season is 4.9 percentage points higher than the Raptors have given up to their opponents (46.4%).
• This year, the Nuggets are 9-6-0 at home against the spread (.600 winning percentage). On the road, they are 9-8-0 ATS (.529).
• Denver's games have finished above the over/under 66.7% of the time at home (10 of 15), and 70.6% of the time on the road (12 of 17).
• When moneyline favorites, the Nuggets have won a lower percentage of games at home (9-4) than on the road (11-4).

Nuggets Recent Stats

Nuggets Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Jamal Murray gets the Nuggets 25.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 7 assists. He also averages 1 steal and 0.3 blocked shots.
• On a per-game basis, Peyton Watson gives the Nuggets 10.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists. He also averages 1 steal and 1 block.
• Tim Hardaway Jr. gives the Nuggets 13.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest while delivering 0.5 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
• The Nuggets are receiving 7.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game from Bruce Brown this year.
• Jonas Valanciunas is averaging 8.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest. He is sinking 58.5% of his shots from the field.

Nuggets Player Props

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