Tari Eason (Houston Rockets) Under 2.5 Assists (-179)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishingWhen the Rockets face off against the Lakers, all eyes will be on Tari Eason, but not for the reasons you might think. While he's shown flashes of potential, his recent form suggests a much quieter night in terms of assists. Over his last five games, Eason is averaging just 0.8 assists, and this trend doesn't change on home turf. In fact, he's only managed 1.3 assists per game against the Lakers in Houston recently. The stats tell a compelling story: he hasn't hit the over on 2.5 assists in any of his last seven outings, and when playing at home, he's a perfect 12 for 12 on going under this mark. With the Rockets likely relying on other playmakers, Eason's role may be more about providing defensive energy than facilitating offense. So, betting the under on his assists feels like a smart move in this matchup.