Lakers vs Kings Player Props
In the table below, you'll find each of our NBA staff's top player prop picks from today's slate of games. Click on any pick or team logo to navigate to a specific bet discussed in this article.
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Lakers vs. Kings
LeBron James
Under 6.5 Assists (-115)
James has seen his pass rate go from 1.34 passes per minute last season to 1.11 through two games this year.
LeBron's potential assist rate has been roughly the same, but his teammates have made 70% of their shots on James' potential assists. That rate was 54% last season. James' assist rate will take a hit when his teammates' shooting comes back down to earth.
Plus, his minutes might be capped around 30 tonight against the Kings, which could be a theme throughout the season for James.
I'm projecting James for 31.5 minutes, 41 passes, 11 of those going for potential assists and 5.9 assists. I give him a 61% chance to stay under 6.5 assists.
Pick: LeBron James Under 6.5 Assists (-115)
Domantas Sabonis
Over 6.5 Assists (-110)
Sabonis has seen his pass rate increase so far this season, from 1.88 passes per minute to 2.06 this season.
However, the Kings have only converted on 46% of his potential assists. It was 57.3% last season. Sabonis' assist rate should increase with better shooting luck from his teammates.
I'm projecting Sabonis for 34.5 minutes, 70 passes and 13.5 of them leading to potential assists with 7.5 turning into assists. I give him a 62% chance of clearing 6.5 assists.
