Monday NBA Picks: Rockets vs. Nuggets & Raptors Injury Woes

Segment Spotlight: Quick Hits From Game Time Decisions

Houston Backed to Win Big as Toronto Battles Injuries

Houston is laying 4.5 points against Denver after opening at 3.5. Despite several Nuggets players appearing on the injury report before being cleared to play, this remains a difficult spot for Denver following the Mexico City game.

Houston has lost two straight, but its wins tend to come by large margins. The expectation is that the Rockets will bounce back with a convincing victory over the Nuggets.

Toronto remains extremely beat up, with Kyle Anderson getting a start for the Raptors. The game was tied 8-8 early and looked likely to be low-scoring. Pearl had four points, while RJ Barrett had yet to score, raising questions about where Toronto’s offense would come from.

The Raptors entered the game at 5-4 after defeating Milwaukee, though that start has fallen short of expectations.

Memphis has also become difficult to assess. After an unbeaten start that felt surprising, the Grizzlies have now lost three consecutive games.