Anthony Davis Points Prop is currently Over/Under 23.5 (-125/-105).
Pros
- Anthony Davis has converted 11.2 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 more than he’s made overall this year.
- Anthony Davis has made 1.2 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 more than he’s converted from downtown overall this year.
- Out of all players in the league, Anthony Davis ranks in the 98th percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 36.0 minutes per game this year.
- In regard to shooting, the Lakers’s outstanding 120.8 points per game places most in the NBA over the last 15 games.
- The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the fastest pace in the NBA over the last 15 games.
Cons
- Out of all players in the NBA, Anthony Davis rates in the 82nd percentile for personal fouls, registering a colossal 2.3 fouls per game this year.
- The matchup vs. Nic Claxton is a difficult one; he has allowed a mere 12.1 points per game while playing at home when defending opposing starting Cs this year (7th percentile).
- The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Lakers.
- The Lakers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).
- The matchup against Nic Claxton is a tough one for getting to the foul line; when Claxton is at home and guarding opposing starting Cs this year, they have attempted a mere 2.3 free throws per game (10th percentile).
Prop Projection: Anthony Davis is projected for 22.4 Points
