Rui Hachimura (Los Angeles Lakers) Under 14.5 Points (+100)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishingAs the Lakers gear up to face the Mavericks, all eyes are on Rui Hachimura, but betting on him to score over 14.5 points might be a gamble. Over his last five games, Rui has averaged just 5.4 points when playing away, a stark contrast to his season numbers. Sure, he's found some success against the Mavs in the past, averaging 14.6 points over their last encounters, but on the road, he's only managed 10 points against them. With a perfect 9-for-9 hit rate on unders recently, Hachimura seems to be cooling off significantly. The Mavericks will likely focus on shutting him down, adding to the pressure. Given his expected stat value of just under 10 points, taking the under on Hachimura feels like a smart play, especially with the stakes high in this matchup.