Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets Picks and Prediction for Wednesday November 4, 2026

The Toronto Raptors will continue their road trip Wednesday night with a matchup against the Denver Nuggets inside Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The game is scheduled to begin at 9 PM ET as both teams look to pick up another early-season victory. Toronto comes into Wednesday one game above .500 through seven games played following a seven-point road victory against the Los Angeles Clippers in its last outing to end a two-game skid. The Denver Nuggets have split their first six games of the season coming into Wednesday following an eight-point loss to Portland at home. Denver comes into Wednesday night as a -4.5 favorite and -192 on the money line. Toronto is +160, and the total is set at 231.5. Stay in the action with our NBA Picks.

Toronto needs the road win 

The Toronto Raptors offense is averaging 119.1 points per game this season. Defensively, Toronto is allowing 111.4 points, and they have given up an average of 123 points per game across their last 3 losses.Scottie Barnes leads the Toronto offense this season, averaging 24.4 points per game along with a team-high 7.9 rebounds. RJ Barrett is averaging 20.7 points, and Kawhi Leonard is averaging 19.5 points, though he has played just two times. Immanuel Quickley is averaging 18 points and leads the team, dishing out 5.6 assists. Ja'Kobe Walker is fifth on the team, averaging 11.9 points in just over 29 minutes per game.

Defensively, Toronto did just enough in its last outing, giving up 118 points on 46% shooting and 37% from beyond the arc. Offensively, Toronto had one of its better games of the season, scoring 125 points, including 47 in the fourth quarter, on 52% shooting. The Raptors won the rebounding battle by nine and forced 15 turnovers in the win. Immanuel Quickley led the Toronto offense with 27 points on 13 shots.

Key Injury Report for Toronto:

• Kawhi Leonard (Out) - Knee
• Jakob Poeltl (GTD) - Shoulder
• Nate Bittle (Out) - Foot

Denver tries to even their home record

The Denver offense is carrying them this season, averaging 113.3 points on 47% shooting.Defensively, Denver is allowing 115.7 points per game this season, and they've given up an average of 126 points per game across their last two losses. Jamal Murray is leading the Denver offense this season, averaging 27.3 points per game. Nikola Jokic is averaging 22 points, and he leads Denver, pulling in 9.7 rebounds and dishing out nine assists per game. Christian Braun is averaging 15.2 points, and Aaron Gordon is averaging 11.5 points per game. DeMar DeRozan is the fifth player on the roster in double digits, averaging 10.7 points per game.

Offensively, Denver was mediocre in its last outing, scoring 110 points on 47% shooting and 35% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Denver struggled, giving up 118 points on 47% shooting. The Nuggets lost the rebounding battle by double digits and turned the ball over 12 times in the game. Jamal Murray led Denver with 35 points on 19 shots.

Key Injury Report for Denver:

• Cameron Johnson (GTD) - Ankle
• Alpha Diallo (GTD) - Wrist
• Spencer Jones (Out) - Hamstring
• Julian Strawther (Out) - Knee

Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets Picks and Prediction

Pick: Denver Nuggets -4.5

Denver has the advantage in this matchup with its offensive efficiency, size, and ability to control the game through Nikola Jokic. The Nuggets should find success attacking the interior and creating quality scoring opportunities through their ball movement. Toronto has enough athleticism to challenge Denver, especially with Scottie Barnes creating opportunities on both ends of the floor. However, the Raptors could struggle to contain Jokic around the basket while also limiting Denver's perimeter shooters. Jamal Murray gives the Nuggets another dangerous offensive option capable of taking over stretches of the game. Look for Denver to establish control and use its home-court advantage to secure the victory.

Total: Over 231.5

Both teams have enough offensive talent to produce a high-scoring contest Wednesday night. Denver should find consistent success moving the basketball and generating quality scoring opportunities through Jokic and Murray. Toronto will need to use its athleticism and transition offense to keep pace with the Nuggets, especially if Denver establishes an early lead. The Raptors have several players capable of attacking the basket and creating opportunities from the perimeter. Denver's offensive efficiency should keep the scoreboard moving, while Toronto's ability to score in transition could add plenty of possessions. Expect both teams to find enough offensive success to push this matchup toward the over.

Final Picks: Denver Nuggets -4.5, Over 231.5