LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers) Over 6.5 Assists (-145)
Odds available at fanduel at time of publishingAs the Lakers gear up to face the Rockets, all eyes should be on LeBron James and his assist numbers. With an impressive average of 8.4 assists against Houston in their recent encounters, it's clear that when he matches up against the Rockets, he tends to elevate his playmaking. Now, consider that LeBron has been hitting the over on 6.5 assists in 8 of his last 13 games overall, and an astounding 16 of his last 20 on the road. While he's averaged 6 assists away over the last five games, that number jumps when he's up against Houston. The King is not only a scorer but a facilitator, and with the Lakers looking to maintain momentum, expect him to create opportunities for his teammates. At an expected stat value of 7.65 assists, betting on LeBron to go over 6.5 feels like a smart play.