Denver at Toronto

The Toronto Raptors have a solid three game lead over the Boston Celtics with just eight to play for the #1 seed in the East, and are cruising across the finish line. This is a huge game for Denver as they are part of an extensive log jam fighting for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Just four games separate the #4 seed and the #10 team in the West, and right now the Nuggets are ninth, so they need wins - pure and simple. Toronto has dropped off considerably since winning 11 straight games. They are just 2-3 in their last five and have failed to cover six straight times, and have not beaten any team by more than seven points in seven straight games. The Nuggets will bring a lot of energy here, and they have a decent shot at a win against a suddenly struggling Raptors team. Play Denver on the moneyline.