- Matchup: Denver Nuggets vs Toronto Raptors
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
- Broadcast: TSN
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This Wednesday, Scotiabank Arena will host the Toronto Raptors (18-14) as they take on the Denver Nuggets (22-9).
In their last game, the Nuggets suffered a narrow defeat to the Orlando Magic, finishing 127-126. Denver shot 51.2% from the field (44 of 86) and made 11 of 29 from the three-point range. At the foul line, they were impressive, hitting 27 of 30 for 90.0%. The Nuggets recorded a total of 49 rebounds, including 15 offensive boards, and dished out 27 assists while forcing 6 turnovers and securing 5 steals. On the defensive side, they allowed their opponents a shooting percentage of 51.7% (46 of 89). The Magic contributed 32 assists and achieved 8 steals as well. Orlando managed 35 total rebounds (9 offensive, 26 defensive) and blocked 3 shots. They converted 25 of 37 free throw attempts, achieving a 67.6% success rate from the charity stripe, while hitting 10 of 29 from beyond the arc. Denver committed 23 personal fouls, compared to 25 by Orlando.
Nikola Jokic played a pivotal role in the recent matchup. He shot 50.0% from the field, tallied 12 assists, and grabbed 21 rebounds over 38 minutes, finishing with 34 points on 11 of 22 shooting.
The Nuggets head into this matchup with a 22-9 record this season. They average 13.5 turnovers per game and commit 19.4 fouls per contest. As a team, they secure 44.3 rebounds per game and have recorded a total of 922 assists this season, placing them 4th in the NBA for passing. Denver excels at shooting from long range, hitting 40.7% (438 of 1,076) and also boasts an 82.7% free throw percentage. They average 125.8 points per game (1st in the league) while shooting 51.3% overall.
Defensively, the Nuggets force 12.5 turnovers per game and tend to draw 21.8 fouls. They allow their opponents to shoot 34.7% from three-point range and rank 20th in points allowed per game (117.5). Denver’s defense has permitted a field goal percentage of 47.2% (1,329 of 2,814) and they average 41.1 rebounds allowed per game, positioning them 19th in the league for assists surrendered, with a total of 846.
The previous game for the Raptors resulted in a disappointing loss, ending 138-117 to the Wizards. Toronto allowed Washington to collect 46 total rebounds (6 offensive). They shot 45.5% from three-point territory (15 out of 33) and went 15 for 18 from the free throw line (83.3%). The Raptors permitted the Wizards a shooting rate of 59.3% (54 of 91). Toronto shot 44.0% overall, making 40 of 91 field goal attempts. From beyond the arc, they converted 12 of 36 attempts (33.3%). The Raptors managed to shoot 25 free throws at a remarkable 92.6%. The Wizards were called for 23 personal fouls, leading to 27 attempts at the charity stripe for Toronto. They also committed 11 turnovers while achieving 10 steals during the game. Toronto finished with a total of 33 rebounds (25 defensively and 8 offensively).
Brandon Ingram stood out as a key player for the Raptors, scoring 29 points in 33 minutes, contributing 2 assists and 6 rebounds while hitting 10 of 20 shots (50.0% accuracy).
Toronto’s current record stands at 18-14. The Raptors average 21.3 personal fouls each game and connect on 77.2% of their free throw attempts. They dish out 29.3 assists per game, ranking 5th in the league, while turning the ball over 14.8 times per game. For the season, they’ve scored a total of 3,633 points, averaging 113.5 points per game, while collecting 42.2 rebounds on average. On offense, they are shooting 47.7% from the field, placing them 10th in the NBA.
On defense, Toronto holds opponents to 34.0% shooting from long range (403 of 1,184) and allows a free throw success rate of 79.4%. They surrender an average of 24.7 assists and 43.7 rebounds per game, ranking 4th and 13th, respectively. The Raptors are 5th in the league in points allowed per game with 112.5. They force 16.1 turnovers per game while allowing teams a field goal percentage of 46.6%, ranking them 13th defensively.
Which team will cover the spread in tonight’s NBA action?
Prediction: Take Denver
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