The Denver Nuggets are back on the road for five straight games. They will be tested on this stretch, and it begins with the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors are in a slump of their own, losing three in a row. However, they have won twenty games at home this season. The game lines are tight, with a one point spread in favor of the Raptors, and a pick ’em on the moneyline. It is difficult to know who will win this game, due to both playing poorly. However, the Nuggets do start out sluggish and the raptors have a spread of -.0.5 for the half at -110. It is the straight bet of the game.TOR -0.5 1st half (-110) 0.5 Unit.
PROPS
Prop of the Game: Michael Porter Jr. (MPJ) OVER 16.5 Points (-125)
MPJ looked back in form Sunday against the Nets. He scored 23 points, and made 3 threes. With Jamal Murray drawing the questionable tag as ‘injury management’, MPJ could be asked to shoulder more scoring. His threes attempts have been lower recently, and the points are the safer option.
Pascal Siakam OVER 21.5 Points (-125)
Siakam has not been scoring as much as of late, failing to reach the prop’s over in his last six games. The Raptors have had only two home games since the all star break, and been on the road for seven of their last eight games… including the last five in a row. He averages 24.4 points per game, and the Nuggets are simply not playing defense at the moment. Siakam should score his average or more tonight.
Nikola Jokic OVER 12.5 Rebounds (-120)
Jokic has been a rebounding machine as of late, earning 11 or more in every game since the all star break. He has dominated Jakob Poeltl in previous games, and should be a force in the paint again. He has been playing well and it should continue today.
SAME GAME PARLAY (SGP)
MPJ 15+ Points, Jokic > 11.5 Rebounds, Siakam > 19.5 Points, TOR +9.5 (+320) .5 Unit
The Props have all been teased down, to cover any prop falling short. The Raptors spread has been teased up to the max, 9.5 points. This teased, four leg parlay comes out to good odds and could hit even if the props mentioned above do not.
Bet Smart, Be Lucky – Iggy
All bets to be placed at 1 Unit unless specified otherwise.
