Luke Kennard (Los Angeles Lakers) Under 5.5 Assists (-152)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishingAs the Lakers gear up to face the Rockets, all eyes will be on Luke Kennard, but not for the reasons you might think. While his overall average might suggest he's a playmaker, the numbers tell a different story in recent matchups. At home, Kennard's assists have dipped significantly to just 3.2 over the last five games, and against the Rockets, he's averaged a mere 2 assists. This trend is hard to ignore, especially when you consider his overall hit rate-19 out of his last 20 at home show he simply isn't setting up teammates with the frequency we'd expect. With an expected output of just 3.81 assists for this game, betting the under on 5.5 seems like a savvy play. The Lakers' offensive dynamics and the presence of other scorers make it likely that Kennard will continue to play a lesser role, keeping his assists in check.