Austin Reaves (Los Angeles Lakers) Under 36.5 Points + Assists (-125)
Odds available at fanduel at time of publishingAs the Lakers head into Dallas, all eyes will be on Austin Reaves, but this matchup presents challenges that suggest he might struggle to reach 36.5 combined points and assists. Averaging 20.8 points and 5.4 assists over his last five games, Reaves has been solid but not explosive. When he hits the road, those stats dip slightly, with averages of 21.6 points and 4.6 assists. Against the Mavericks, he's only managed 21 points per game lately, and in Dallas, that number drops to 13. His assist numbers also take a hit, averaging just 2.8. With a perfect hit rate of 10/10 recently but a tough away stretch, it seems wise to lean into the Under here. Expect the Mavericks to tighten up defensively, making it harder for Reaves to break through. This game could see him fall short of that lofty total, making the Under a tempting play.