For each game of the NBA season, we provide the best LeBron James prop bets. James’ next game is Wednesday, January 3 against the Miami Heat.
Best LeBron James Player Props Bets vs. Heat
As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to host the Miami Heat, all eyes are on LeBron James, who continues to be a pivotal force for the team. Despite the Lakers’ recent struggles and injury woes, James’ performance remains a key factor in their pursuit of a playoff spot. With the Lakers playing at home and James’ history of stepping up in crucial games, this matchup promises to showcase his ability to influence the game across multiple statistical categories.
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LeBron James Over 15.5 Rebounds & Assists (-135)
LeBron James has consistently been a strong contributor in both rebounds and assists for the Lakers. His season mean for rebounds and assists combined is 14.78, which is just under the line of 15.5. However, when looking at his performance at home, the numbers are more favorable, with a home-visitor mean of 15.87. Additionally, his last 10 games have seen an uptick in this combined category, with a mean of 16.2, indicating a positive trend that suggests he’s likely to exceed the line. The over odds of -135 reflect the likelihood of James surpassing this prop, and given his role as a facilitator and a presence in the paint, especially with some teammates potentially sidelined, it’s reasonable to expect him to take on an even greater share of the playmaking and rebounding responsibilities.
LeBron James Over 8.5 Assists (-125)
LeBron James’ role as a playmaker for the Lakers has been emphasized this season, and his assists numbers reflect that. With a season mean of 7.28 assists per game, he’s been hovering around the line of 8.5. However, his performance in the last 10 games shows a significant improvement, with an average of 8.7 assists per game. This suggests that James is finding his rhythm in creating opportunities for his teammates. Moreover, the Lakers’ need for strong offensive orchestration against a solid Miami defense will likely see LeBron taking charge and dishing out more assists to keep the offense flowing. The projection of 9.62 assists further bolsters the confidence in taking the over on this prop, as it indicates that the statistical models also anticipate James to play a key role in facilitating the Lakers’ offense in the upcoming game.
All LeBron James Player Prop Picks for Wednesday, Jan 3
| Player Name | Prop | Line | Over Rate | Over Odds | Under Odds | Last 10 Average | Projection | Our Pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | Points | 27.5 | 3/10 | -115 | -115 | 26.3 | 27.37 | Under |
| LeBron James | Rebounds | 7.5 | 5/10 | -110 | -120 | 7.5 | 7.80 | Over |
| LeBron James | Assists | 8.5 | 5/10 | -125 | -105 | 8.7 | 9.62 | Over |
| LeBron James | Three Pointers | 2.5 | 3/10 | +145 | -190 | 2.0 | 2.07 | Under |
| LeBron James | Points, Rebounds & Assists | 43.5 | 6/10 | -145 | +114 | 42.5 | 43.50 | Over |
| LeBron James | Points & Rebounds | 34.5 | 6/10 | -145 | +114 | 33.8 | 34.85 | Over |
| LeBron James | Points & Assists | 36.5 | 4/10 | -135 | +105 | 35.0 | 36.01 | Under |
| LeBron James | Rebounds & Assists | 15.5 | 5/10 | -135 | +105 | 16.2 | 17.11 | Over |
LeBron James Stats for the 2023/24 NBA Season
- Points Per Game
- Season: 25.38
- Home: 23.87
- vs. Miami Heat: 30.0
- Rebounds Per Game
- Season: 7.5
- Home: 7.73
- vs. Miami Heat: 4.0
- Assists Per Game
- Season: 7.28
- Home: 8.13
- vs. Miami Heat: 3.0
Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 03
- Time: 10:00 PM
- Location: Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, CA
- TV: ESPN
