Luke Kennard (Los Angeles Lakers) Under 5.5 Assists (-133)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishingWhen the Lakers face off against the Rockets, all eyes will be on Luke Kennard, but betting on him to go under 5.5 assists makes a lot of sense. While Kennard has been a solid playmaker, averaging 6.4 assists in his last five games, the number drops significantly when he plays at home-just 3.2 assists per game. The matchup against Houston hasn't been particularly fruitful either, as he's only averaged 2 assists against them recently, with just 1.6 in their last five encounters overall. In fact, Kennard's been hitting the under more often than not, boasting an impressive 19 out of 20 hit rate at home. With the Lakers' offense likely to focus on other key players and the Rockets' defensive scheme aimed at limiting his playmaking chances, betting on the under here feels like a smart play.