The Toronto Raptors have put together a much-needed three-game winning streak, thanks in part to a red-hot Brandon Ingram.
But the Raps will need him to stay hot if they want to keep up with Nikola Jokic and the high-powered Denver Nuggets offense.
My Raptors vs. Nuggets predictions expect a tight battle, meaning this spread is just a little too big.
That and more NBA picks for this matchup set to tip off at 9:00 pm ET at Ball Arena in Denver, on Friday, March 20.
Raptors vs Nuggets prediction
Raptors vs Nuggets best bet: Raptors +7 (-110)
Brandon Ingram has been a big part of the Toronto Raptors' win streak, putting up 36, 34, and 18 points while shooting nearly 60% from the floor.
He and the Raptors should keep putting in work against a Denver Nuggets defense that ranks 21st in defensive rating.
Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets are tough to stop, but Toronto’s eighth-ranked defense should be able to keep this game competitive.
The Raptors will likely do what they always do: give fans hope they can win before giving it away late. Even so, that’s likely enough to cover a 7-point spread.
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Raptors vs Nuggets same-game parlay
Ingram has topped this number in three of his last four games, and the only reason he didn’t in the Raptors’ last game was that they were beating the Chicago Bulls so badly he didn’t need to play much late.
The other way the Raptors stay competitive in this game is by moving the ball. Toronto has one of the highest assist rates in the NBA, while Denver ranks 21st in opponent assists per possession.
I’m taking Scottie Barnes Over 4.5 assists. He averages 5.1 per game, and dished out 10 times the last time the Raptors played the Nuggets.
Raptors vs Nuggets SGP
- Raptors +7
- Brandon Ingram Over 21.5 points
- Scottie Barnes Over 4.5 assists
Our "from downtown" SGP: Dino Dimes
Passing the ball will be the key to the Raptors keeping this game close, so let's jump on them to dish out the dimes.
Raptors vs Nuggets SGP
- Scottie Barnes Over 4.5 assists
- Brandon Ingram Over 3.5 assists
- Immanuel Quickley Over 6.5 assists
- Jamal Shead Over 4.5 assists
Raptors vs Nuggets odds
- Spread: Raptors +7 | Nuggets -7
- Moneyline: Raptors +220 | Nuggets -270
- Over/Under: Over 238.5 | Under 238.5
Raptors vs Nuggets betting trend to know
The Nuggets have only covered the 2H spread in nine of their last 30 home games (-15.07 Units / -43% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Raptors vs. Nuggets.
How to watch Raptors vs Nuggets
| Location | Ball Arena, Denver, CO |
| Date | Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 9:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | SN, ALT2 |
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