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, all eyes should be on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. This season, he's been nothing short of phenomenal, especially on the road where he's been averaging 31 points. With the Lakers' defense struggling to contain dynamic scorers, Shai's knack for pushing the pace and finding his shot will be crucial. In the last five games, he's averaged 30 points and 4.2 rebounds, and when facing the Lakers specifically, he's consistently found ways to elevate his game, dropping an impressive 32.4 points per outing. The added incentive of needing to assert himself in a competitive matchup only bolsters the case for his points and rebounds total. With a hit rate of 2 out of his last 3 games, it feels like a no-brainer to back him for over 34.5 combined points and rebounds in this showdown. Expect him to shine under the bright lights of L.A.

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

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As the Lakers prepare to face the Thunder at home, targeting LeBron James to go under 1.5 three-pointers made feels like a savvy play. While LeBron is undoubtedly a prolific scorer, recent trends suggest he's been dialing back his long-range attempts. Over his last five games, he's averaged just 0.8 threes overall, and even more telling, at Staples Center, that number dips to 0.6. Against the Thunder, he's made only 1.2 threes in their last couple of matchups at home. With a remarkable hit rate of 9/9 overall recently, LeBron's efficiency has surged, but it hasn't necessarily translated to heavy three-point shooting. Given these factors, the under on his threes made seems not just plausible, but likely. As the Lakers look to dominate inside, expect LeBron to focus on driving to the basket rather than settling for outside shots.

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