Lakers vs Kings Player Props for LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis

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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

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Kings -2.5
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LeBron James

Under 6.5 Assists (-115)

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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)


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Domantas Sabonis

Over 6.5 Assists (-110)

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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.

Pick: Domantas Sabonis Over 6.5 Assists (-110)

About the Author
Sean is The Action Network's Director of Predictive Analytics. He was named the No. 1 fantasy football draft ranker of 2019 by FantasyPros, where he's also finished as the top in-season ranker in three of the past five seasons

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