Austin Reaves (Los Angeles Lakers) Under 7.5 Assists (-161)
Odds available at fanduel at time of publishingIn Sunday's matchup against the Mavericks, betting on Austin Reaves to go under 7.5 assists feels like a savvy play. While Reaves has shown flashes of brilliance, his recent away performances tell a different story. Averaging a modest 4.6 assists in his last five games on the road, he's consistently struggled to hit that magic number against tough defenses like Dallas. In fact, when facing the Mavericks, he's clocked in just 2.8 assists per game on their turf. With his overall hit rate impressively standing at 16 of 20, it's crucial to note that most of those outings occurred at home. Reaves has found himself more often as a scorer than a playmaker lately, which bodes well for this under bet. If he can't find that rhythm away from home, expect him to fall short of 7.5 assists against a Dallas squad that knows how to contain him.