Luke Kennard (Los Angeles Lakers) Under 5.5 Assists (-154)

Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing

As the Lakers gear up to face the Rockets, all eyes will be on Luke Kennard, but perhaps not for the reasons you might think. While he's had a solid overall assist average of 6.4 in his last five games, that number drops significantly when we look at his performance at home-just 3.2 assists. Against Houston, Kennard has averaged only 1.6 assists in their recent matchups, and even at home, he's managed just 2 assists against them. With an expected stat value of 3.81, the under 5.5 assists line feels particularly inviting. His hit rate tells a compelling story too: he's cleared this mark in just 1 out of his last 20 games at home. With the Lakers likely focusing their offense elsewhere, targeting the under on Kennard's assists seems like a savvy play.

Marcus Smart (Los Angeles Lakers) Under 4.5 Assists (-152)

Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing

As the Lakers gear up to face the Rockets at home, all eyes will be on Marcus Smart. While he's had his moments, the numbers suggest he might not hit that 4.5 assists mark. Over his last five games, he's averaged 5.2 assists, but we can't ignore the context-his home average dips to 4.8. And when facing Houston specifically, he's only dished out about 2 assists on average lately. The Lakers are also tough at home, and with Smart's recent form against the Rockets, it's clear he's been held in check. In fact, he's hit the under in 15 of his last 18 games overall, showing a strong trend. Given his expected stat value of just 2.93 and a solid home hit rate of 75%, it's hard not to feel confident betting on him to stay under 4.5 assists in this matchup.

Jarred Vanderbilt (Los Angeles Lakers) Over 6.5 Points + Rebounds (-135)

Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing

As the Lakers gear up to face the Rockets at home, Jarred Vanderbilt is primed for a breakout performance that makes the Over on 6.5 for points and rebounds a tantalizing bet. Recently, Vanderbilt has shown a keen ability to step up, hitting this mark in three straight games. While his average might sit at 4 points and 4 rebounds over the last five outings, the magic happens when he faces Houston, where he's notched 5.4 points and 4.8 boards at home against them.With the Lakers looking to solidify their playoff position, expect Vanderbilt to be more aggressive on the boards and find those easy buckets around the rim. The implied probability of 57.5% hints at favorable odds, especially considering he's hitting this mark 75% of the time recently at home. This matchup screams value for Vanderbilt, making the Over a smart play as he thrives in front of the home crowd.

See All Our Picks

You're viewing a preview. Subscribe today to unlock the full article and gain access to all our expert insights and best bets - every single day.

Get Bet Better Pro