Reed Sheppard (Houston Rockets) Under 14.5 Points (+104)
Odds available at fanduel at time of publishingAs the Houston Rockets gear up to face the Los Angeles Lakers, Reed Sheppard stands out as a strong candidate for the Under 14.5 points. Playing away, he has averaged just 10.8 points over his last five games, and against the Lakers, that number dips slightly to 12.2. Even more telling, in his last three road games, he's hit the Under consistently, scoring only 12 against this opponent previously.The Lakers' defense has been formidable, often stifling scoring from role players like Sheppard. Given his overall scoring average of 12 points in the last five outings and the expectation of around 11.55 tonight, the odds are in favor of him falling below that mark. With a hit rate of 5 out of 6 for the Under recently, this bet feels solid. Taking the Under on Sheppard seems like a smart play as he navigates a tough defensive matchup.