Reed Sheppard (Houston Rockets) Under 20.5 Points + Assists (-159)
Odds available at fanduel at time of publishingAs Reed Sheppard heads into this matchup against the Lakers, the numbers suggest a quiet night is on the horizon. Averaging just 12 points and 2 assists over his last five games, he's been well below the 20.5 mark we're eyeing. Even when looking at his away performances, where he typically scores 10.8 points and dishes out around 2.6 assists, it becomes clear that exceeding this total will be a tough ask.His history against the Lakers isn't particularly encouraging either, with an average of just 12.2 points and 3 assists in their last matchup. Plus, he's hit the under in 5 of his last 6 games and has maintained an immaculate away hit rate where he's gone under in all 8 of his last attempts. With the Lakers' defense tightening up, it's hard to envision Sheppard breaking out for a big game here. Betting on the under feels like the savvy play.