Bronny James (Los Angeles Lakers) Under 1.5 Threes Made (-270)

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In Sunday's matchup between the Mavericks and Lakers, targeting Bronny James for under 1.5 threes made feels like a savvy play. Despite the Los Angeles Lakers' spotlight, Bronny's recent shooting numbers paint a different picture. He's averaging just 0.6 threes per game overall, and when we zoom in on his away performances, that drops slightly to 0.8. The numbers against the Mavericks are particularly telling-he hasn't sunk a single three in their last five meetings, and that trend continues on the road. With an impressive 15 out of 18 hit rate for the under in away games, it's clear he's been more focused on facilitating rather than scoring from deep on the road. Given these factors, the under on Bronny's threes seems like a well-informed decision-especially with the Mavericks' defense looking to stifle his perimeter game.

Bronny James (Los Angeles Lakers) Under 3.5 Assists (-179)

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As Bronny James steps into the spotlight against the Dallas Mavericks, the numbers suggest it might be wise to lean towards the under on his assists total. Over the last five games, he's averaged just 0.6 assists overall, and when you narrow that down to his performances away from home, that number ticks up only slightly to 1. With the Mavericks' solid defensive scheme, Bronny's ability to dish the ball has been stifled, notably against this very opponent, where he's recorded zero assists in their last five matchups. His recent form also paints a picture: he has hit the under in all of his last nine games, and when playing away, he hasn't surpassed this total in his last 13 outings. With an implied probability of 64.1%, targeting the under on Bronny's assists feels like a calculated move in what could be a challenging matchup for the young playmaker.

Luke Kennard (Los Angeles Lakers) Under 16.5 Points + Assists (-102)

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As the Lakers prepare to face off against the Mavericks, Luke Kennard's recent performance suggests a strong case for taking the under on his combined points and assists prop set at 16.5. Over the last five games, he's averaged just 8.2 points and 1.8 assists, which drops to an even lower 6.8 points and 1.4 assists when he's on the road. Historically, Kennard has struggled against the Mavericks, with an average of only 4.6 points in their recent matchups.What's even more striking is his perfect record hitting the under - 8 for 8 away this season and 13 of the last 14 overall. With Dallas's defense tightening up at home, it's hard to envision Kennard exceeding the mark. Expect him to stay well below that 16.5 threshold as he finds himself in a challenging spot against a motivated Mavericks squad.

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