Luke Kennard (Los Angeles Lakers) Under 5.5 Assists (-159)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishingAs the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to host the Houston Rockets, all eyes will be on Luke Kennard, but not for the reasons you might expect. While he's been a solid contributor lately, averaging 6.4 assists over his last five games, a closer look reveals a troubling trend against the Rockets. In their last encounters, Kennard has averaged just 1.6 assists per game, and at home, that figure barely improves to 2. With the Lakers' offensive focus often shifting towards their stars, Kennard's role as a facilitator might diminish further. The numbers support this narrative - his home assist average dips to 3.2 in the last five, well below the 5.5 threshold. It's no surprise, then, that the under has hit an impressive 19 out of the last 20 home games. It's a classic case of a player being overshadowed, making the under a smart play here.