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, who's been on a scoring spree. Averaging a robust 30 points over his last five games, he's not just putting points on the board; he's also grabbing about 4.2 rebounds per game. When on the road, he cranks it up even more, with 31 points and nearly 4 rebounds in those outings. Against the Lakers, he's averaged a solid 32.4 points in their last five encounters, and with a hit rate of 66% in his last three away games, it's clear he thrives under pressure. The matchup against a Lakers team that has struggled defensively makes this a prime opportunity for Gilgeous-Alexander to eclipse the 34.5 mark in points plus rebounds. Expect him to rise to the occasion in this pivotal clash.

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

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As the Lakers gear up to face the Thunder, all eyes are on LeBron James and his three-point shooting. However, the numbers suggest that targeting the "Under" on LeBron's threes made is a savvy bet. Over his last five games, he's averaging just 0.8 threes, which dips to 0.6 when playing at home. Historically, he's only knocked down about 1.2 threes against Oklahoma City in their recent matchups, and while he's been consistent in his overall scoring, his long-range shooting has notably struggled. In the last nine games, he hasn't eclipsed the 1.5 mark, hitting the under every time. With the Thunder likely to throw a mix of defenders at him, it seems LeBron will focus more on facilitating, rather than shooting from deep. Given this context, the Under 1.5 threes made is not just a smart play; it has the numbers backing it up as well.

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