LeBron James Points Prop is currently Over/Under 24.5 (-115/-115).
Pros
- Compared to last year’s 28.9% rate, LeBron James’s 3-point effectiveness has increased this year to 39.8%.
- LeBron James has played 35.2 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 96th percentile.
- 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.
- LeBron James has attempted 7.1 foul shots per game over the last 10 games, 1.5 more than he’s attempted overall this year.
Cons
- LeBron James has attempted a lowly 17.9 shots from the field per game this season, quite a bit lower than his 21.3 rate last season.
- This year, opposing starting PFs have notched 14.6 points per game (3rd-fewest in the league) against the Brooklyn Nets, branding this as a hard matchup for offensive output.
- 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).
- LeBron James will not possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road generally reduces stat production for all stats.
Prop Projection: LeBron James is projected for 23.3 Points
