Austin Reaves (Los Angeles Lakers) Under 36.5 Points + Assists (-112)

Odds available at fanduel at time of publishing

As the Lakers gear up to face the Mavericks, all eyes will be on Austin Reaves. However, betting on him to surpass 36.5 combined points and assists might be a gamble worth reconsidering. Over his last five away games, Reaves has averaged 21.6 points and just 4.6 assists, which doesn't quite stack up when you consider he's faced tough defenses. In fact, against the Mavericks, his average dips to a mere 13 points per game on their home turf, with assists dropping to 2.8. While he's been on a scoring spree lately, the numbers suggest a regression in this matchup, especially given the Mavericks' ability to limit opponents. With a perfect hit rate on unders in his last 13 away games, it's hard to ignore the trend. Taking the under on Reaves at 36.5 looks like a savvy move as he might just fall short in Dallas.

Austin Reaves (Los Angeles Lakers) Under 41.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-114)

Odds available at fanduel at time of publishing

When looking at Austin Reaves' performance as the Lakers head to Dallas, the under on 41.5 points, rebounds, and assists feels like the right play. Sure, he's been solid recently, averaging 20.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists over his last five games. But the road has not been kind to him-his away stats dip significantly, dropping to about 21.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists.Against the Mavericks, his numbers take another hit, with averages of just 13 points and 3.4 rebounds in their last few encounters on Dallas soil. With the pressure of the away crowd and the Mavericks' defensive schemes, it's hard to see him surpassing that 41.5 benchmark. Given that he's hit the under in 13 consecutive away games, this bet aligns perfectly with both recent trends and matchup history.

Austin Reaves (Los Angeles Lakers) Under 28.5 Points (-102)

Odds available at fanduel at time of publishing

When the Lakers travel to face the Mavericks, all eyes will be on Austin Reaves, but bettors might want to consider looking at the Under on his points total of 28.5. While he's shown impressive scoring prowess, averaging around 20.8 points in his last five games, his away performances tell a different story. Reaves has averaged just 21.6 points on the road, and even more telling is his struggle against Dallas historically, where he's managed only 13 points per game in their last matchups away from home.The Mavericks' defense is no slouch either, and with Reaves' recent scoring trend in mind, the under seems like a savvy play. He's hit the under in all of his last 10 games, a streak that suggests he may not break through that lofty point total this time around. Given these factors, betting the Under feels like the right path for this matchup.

See All Our Picks

You're viewing a preview. Subscribe today to unlock the full article and gain access to all our expert insights and best bets - every single day.

Get Bet Better Pro