Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder) Over 34.5 Points + Rebounds (-112)

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As the Thunder gear up to face the Lakers in L.A., all eyes should be on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, particularly when it comes to his points and rebounds combo. Averaging 30 points and 4.2 rebounds over his last five games, Shai has shown he can elevate his game, especially on the road, where he's been scoring an impressive 31 points and snagging 3.6 boards. Against the Lakers, he's averaged 32.4 points in recent outings, suggesting he's more than capable of exploiting their defensive lapses. Plus, his away hit rate stands at 67%, hitting our target in two of the last three matchups. With an expected stat value nudging 38, it's hard to ignore the strong narrative that Shai can exceed that 34.5 mark in what promises to be an intense contest. This matchup is tailor-made for him to shine; don't miss out on this opportunity.

LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers) Under 1.5 Threes Made (-132)

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As the Lakers gear up to face the Thunder, targeting LeBron James for under 1.5 threes made is a savvy move. Despite his legendary status, he's been dialing back his perimeter shooting lately, averaging just 0.6 threes at home over his last five games. Even against the Thunder, who he's faced regularly, he's only managed an average of 1.2 threes at home. With the playoffs looming, we can expect LeBron to focus more on playmaking rather than long-range shooting, especially in a crucial game where team dynamics matter more than individual stats. Additionally, his recent performance has shown a consistent trend-over the last nine games, he's hit the mark only once against the Thunder while his recent home hit rate stands unblemished at 6/6. Given the context of this matchup, it's wise to play the under on his threes made.

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