Raptors vs Nuggets prediction: the Nuggets are 64¢ on Polymarket and 66¢ on Kalshi (Tue 4:46 PM ET), up 12¢ from their 52¢ open. Kawhi Leonard is listed as out for the Raptors and Jakob Poeltl is listed as questionable with a shoulder injury. Tip is Wednesday, November 4, at 9:00 PM ET in Denver.
Raptors and Nuggets this season
Raptors: 4-3 against 4.3 expected wins, 0.3 below, 3rd-easiest schedule; 4-3 on overs, avg total 228.8 (Expected, season to Nov 3)
Nuggets: 3-3 against 3.7 expected wins, 0.7 below, 10th-easiest schedule; 3-3 on overs, avg total 234.7 (Expected, season to Nov 3)
Price: Nuggets 64¢, Raptors 36¢ (Polymarket, as of Tue 4:46 PM ET)
Kalshi: Nuggets 66¢, Raptors 35¢
Game total: 231.5 points (over 50¢, under 50¢)
2027 title price: Raptors 4¢, Nuggets 3¢ (Polymarket US)
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
Who is favored in Raptors vs Nuggets
The Nuggets are favored at 64¢, with the Raptors at 36¢. Polymarket has the Nuggets 2¢ cheaper; Kalshi is 66¢. Compare the two prices for Raptors vs Nuggets on NBA MARKET. That is up 12¢ from the Nuggets’ opening price of 52¢. Underdogs have taken 33 of 107 logged games this season. Only about $4,200 had traded on Polymarket as of Tue 4:28 PM ET, so a single trade can move this price.
How they come in
Each team’s week so far, next to where Polymarket had them before tip.
The Raptors are 1-1 this week: a 131-125 loss at the Lakers on Sunday as 41¢ underdogs and a 125-118 win at the Clippers on Monday as 63¢ favorites. Both went over the total. On the market they rate 56, 12th of 30, and they are 4-3 against 4.3 expected wins. Their next two opponents rate 45 on average, an easier run than most.
The Nuggets are 1-1 this week: a 127-120 win at the Suns on Friday as 62¢ favorites and a 118-110 home loss to the Trail Blazers on Monday as 61¢ favorites. One of the two went over the total. On the market they rate 58, 11th of 30, and they are 3-3 against 3.7 expected wins.
Raptors vs Nuggets injury report
As of Nov 3, from our injury list; neither team had filed its official Wednesday report as of 4:30 PM ET Tuesday. Expect updates before tip.
Kawhi Leonard (Raptors): listed as out, knee
Jakob Poeltl (Raptors): listed as questionable, shoulder
Julian Strawther (Nuggets): listed as out, knee
Spencer Jones (Nuggets): listed as out, hamstring
Nate Bittle (Raptors): listed as out, foot
The rotations, by last season’s numbers
Last season’s regular-season numbers on this season’s rosters. Usage is the share of team possessions a player finished while on the floor.
Raptors
Scottie Barnes: 33.5 min, 23.4% usage, 18.1 pts, 7.5 reb, 5.9 ast
RJ Barrett: 30.3 min, 25.8% usage, 19.3 pts, 5.3 reb, 3.3 ast
Immanuel Quickley: 31.9 min, 21.1% usage, 16.4 pts, 4.0 reb, 5.9 ast
Jakob Poeltl: 25.0 min, 15.3% usage, 10.7 pts, 7.0 reb, 2.0 ast
Jamal Shead: 22.6 min, 15.5% usage, 6.6 pts, 1.7 reb, 5.4 ast
Listed as out: Kawhi Leonard.
Nuggets
Nikola Jokic: 34.8 min, 30.4% usage, 27.7 pts, 12.9 reb, 10.7 ast
Jamal Murray: 35.4 min, 27.9% usage, 25.4 pts, 4.4 reb, 7.1 ast
DeMar DeRozan: 31.2 min, 22.8% usage, 18.4 pts, 2.9 reb, 4.1 ast (new, was SAC)
Christian Braun: 31.8 min, 14.8% usage, 12.0 pts, 4.8 reb, 2.7 ast
Cameron Johnson: 30.5 min, 15.1% usage, 12.2 pts, 3.8 reb, 2.4 ast
Listed as out: Spencer Jones, Julian Strawther.
Raptors vs Nuggets FAQ
Is Nikola Jokic playing Wednesday?
Nikola Jokic was not on our injury list as of Tue 4:46 PM ET, and the official Wednesday report was not yet filed. The game-day report, due 5 p.m. local the night before and updated through the day, is the final word.
Who is favored in Raptors vs Nuggets?
The Nuggets, at 64¢ on Polymarket and 66¢ on Kalshi (Tue 4:46 PM ET), so a win on them pays less per contract than the Raptors. Both prices sit at the top of this page and update live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Raptors vs Nuggets?
Wednesday, November 4, at 9:00 PM ET, in Denver.
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