LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers) Under 9.5 Assists (-104)

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As the Lakers head to Dallas, all eyes will be on LeBron James, but let's consider his assist numbers for this matchup. Over his last five games, he's averaged 7.4 assists, and when you zero in on his performances away from home, that number dips slightly to 7. In fact, against the Mavericks, he's averaged just 6 assists per game in similar settings. Now, while LeBron remains a playmaker, the Mavericks are no slouches defensively. They've faced him before and have managed to keep his distribution under control. With a remarkable 18 of his last 20 games on the road landing under this mark, it's clear that the trend favors the under here. Given his expected stat value of just 7 assists, betting the under on LeBron's assists at 9.5 could be a savvy move this Sunday.

Kobe Brown (Indiana Pacers) Under 20.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-110)

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As the Indiana Pacers roll into Cleveland, all eyes will be on Kobe Brown. But looking closely, it's hard to see him surpassing the 20.5 mark for combined points, rebounds, and assists. His recent form shows just an average of 11.6 points, 5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists over his last five outings. When he takes to the road, those numbers dip slightly, with just 12 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.Against the Cavaliers, the matchup gets trickier. Brown has struggled mightily against them, averaging mere 1.5 points away and failing to grab a single rebound in their last encounter. With a hit rate of 14 out of 17 for this under, and a staggering 17 of his last 20 away games falling below 20.5, it seems we're in for another quiet night from him. Betting the under on Brown feels like a smart move here.

LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers) Under 34.5 Points + Assists (-106)

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As we gear up for the Lakers' matchup against the Mavericks, targeting LeBron James for under 34.5 combined points and assists feels like a smart play. Sure, he's a living legend, but recent trends tell a different story. Over his last five games, LeBron has averaged just 17 points and 7.4 assists, which is a significant dip from what we usually expect. Playing away from home hasn't been kind to him either-his averages drop to around 15.8 points and 7 assists on the road. Against Dallas specifically, he's been solid but not overwhelming, with averages of 20.6 points and 7 assists in their last five encounters, and those numbers slide even lower when he's not in the comfort of Staples Center. With an impressive 20-for-20 hit rate on the under in his last 20 away games, it feels like the under could be the way to go here.

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