LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers) Under 34.5 Points + Assists (-114)
Odds available at fanduel at time of publishingAs the Lakers gear up to face the Rockets, all eyes will be on LeBron James, but betting the under on his combined points and assists at 34.5 might be the smart play. In his last five games, LeBron has averaged just 23 points and 9.2 assists, well below this threshold. Even when he's at home, his numbers dip slightly to 19 points and 8.8 assists. Against Houston, he's averaged 20.2 points and 5.8 assists recently, and at home, those figures rise a bit but still land at 26.6 points and 7.4 assists. With an impressive hit rate of 17 out of his last 20 games staying under this mark, the trend is clear. The Rockets may provide a fun matchup, but expect LeBron to distribute the ball more than dominate the scoring. This makes the under a compelling option for this matchup.