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

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As the Lakers roll into Dallas, all eyes are on LeBron James, but we might be better off betting against him hitting double-digit assists. Yes, the King is a playmaker, yet recent trends suggest he might come up short on Sunday. Over his last five games, he's averaging just 7.4 assists, and when you narrow that down to away games, it tumbles to 7. The Mavericks, known for their defensive schemes, have historically limited LeBron's playmaking in their matchups. In fact, he's averaged just 6 assists in Dallas during similar settings. With an eye-popping 16 out of his last 19 games having him under this mark, it's clear he often steps back rather than orchestrates at full capacity on the road. Given the stakes and the Mavs' defensive prowess, targeting LeBron for under 9.5 assists feels like a shrewd move this Sunday.

Bronny James (Los Angeles Lakers) Under 1.5 Threes Made (-270)

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As the Lakers gear up to face the Mavericks, all eyes are on Bronny James, but the smart money is on the under for his three-pointers made. On the road, Bronny has averaged just 0.8 threes in his last five games, which isn't quite enough to back him hitting that 1.5 mark. In fact, his recent encounters with the Mavericks have been particularly tough, with zero threes made in their last matchups. Given his current form-hitting the under in 15 of his last 18 away games-it's clear he's been struggling to find his rhythm outside of home. The Mavericks' defense will surely prioritize limiting his looks from beyond the arc, further supporting the case for the under. With an implied probability of 73% backing this bet, it seems wise to expect Bronny to fall short of that 1.5 threshold tonight.

Luke Kennard (Los Angeles Lakers) Under 21.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-120)

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As the Lakers head to Dallas, all eyes will be on Luke Kennard, but it might be a good idea to lean towards the Under on his combined points, rebounds, and assists set at 21.5. Kennard has been struggling recently, averaging just 8.2 points over his last five games, and that dips to a mere 6.8 when he's on the road. His contributions in rebounds and assists haven't been anything to rave about either, with averages of 2.6 boards and 1.8 assists lately. Against the Mavericks, he's clocked in at just 8.6 points in their last matchups, and even worse, only 4.6 when playing away. With an impressive 13 of his last 14 games hitting the Under and a flawless 8 for 8 on the road, the trends are firmly against Kennard breaking through this number. It's a solid play to expect him to stay under the radar in this

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