For each game of the NBA season, we provide the best LeBron James prop bets. James’ next game is Tuesday, April 16 against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Best LeBron James Player Props Bets vs. the New Orleans Pelicans
As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to face the New Orleans Pelicans in a pivotal play-in game, all eyes are on LeBron James. The Lakers’ success hinges on James’ performance, especially given his recent stats and the team’s reliance on his leadership. With the Lakers aiming for a playoff berth, LeBron’s ability to influence the game on both ends of the floor will be crucial in this high-stakes matchup.
LeBron James Over 8.5 Assists (-135)
LeBron James has been a prolific playmaker this season, and his assists numbers have been particularly impressive. With a season average of 8.24 assists per game and a hit rate of 45.83%, he has consistently facilitated the Lakers’ offense. However, when looking at his recent performances, there’s a clear upward trend. Over the last 10 games, LeBron has averaged 9.8 assists, hitting the over on the 8.5 line 70% of the time. Moreover, in his last 5 games, he’s averaged 10.8 assists, indicating that he’s currently in exceptional form as a distributor. Given the importance of the play-in game and LeBron’s tendency to step up in crucial moments, it’s reasonable to expect him to exceed the assists line, especially considering his 11.75 assists per game against the Pelicans this season.
LeBron James Over 35.5 Points & Assists (-120)
Combining LeBron James’ scoring and playmaking into one prop, the ‘Points & Assists’ line is set at 35.5, which he is well-positioned to surpass. LeBron’s combined average for points and assists over the season is 33.88, but his performance against the Pelicans and recent form suggest he can exceed this total. Against New Orleans, he’s averaged a combined 40.0 points and assists per game, and his last 10 games have seen him average 37.3 for this prop, with a 60% hit rate for the over. In the last 5 games, his average climbs to 40.2, showing a strong trend that supports the likelihood of him going over the line. With the Lakers’ playoff hopes on the line and LeBron’s history of elevating his game when it matters most, it’s a solid bet that he will accumulate more than 35.5 combined points and assists in this critical matchup.
All LeBron James Player Prop Picks for Tuesday, Apr 16
| Player Name | Prop | Line | Over Rate | Over Odds | Under Odds | Last 10 Average | Projection | Our Pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | Points | 26.5 | 4/10 | -108 | -112 | 27.5 | 27.01 | Over |
| LeBron James | Rebounds | 7.5 | 4/10 | -120 | +100 | 7.9 | 7.76 | Over |
| LeBron James | Assists | 8.5 | 7/10 | -135 | +114 | 9.8 | 9.72 | Over |
| LeBron James | Three Pointers | 1.5 | 3/10 | -135 | +114 | 1.7 | 1.20 | Under |
| LeBron James | Points, Rebounds & Assists | 43.5 | 5/10 | -112 | -108 | 45.2 | 44.68 | Over |
| LeBron James | Points & Rebounds | 34.5 | 5/10 | -110 | -110 | 35.4 | 34.84 | Over |
| LeBron James | Points & Assists | 35.5 | 6/10 | -120 | +100 | 37.3 | 36.86 | Over |
| LeBron James | Rebounds & Assists | 16.5 | 5/10 | -130 | +110 | 17.7 | 17.49 | Over |
| LeBron James | NaN | 3.5 | 8/10 | -162 | +136 | 4.2 | 4.11 | Over |
| LeBron James | NaN | 1.5 | 6/10 | -162 | +136 | 1.8 | 1.83 | Over |
| LeBron James | NaN | 1.5 | 4/10 | +154 | -185 | 1.5 | 1.20 | Under |
| LeBron James | NaN | 0.5 | 3/10 | +102 | -122 | 0.3 | 0.32 | Under |
LeBron James Stats for the 2023/24 NBA Season
- Points Per Game
- Season: 25.64
- Away: 26.72
- vs. New Orleans Pelicans: 28.25
- Rebounds Per Game
- Season: 7.35
- Away: 8.0
- vs. New Orleans Pelicans: 6.25
- Assists Per Game
- Season: 8.24
- Away: 7.72
- vs. New Orleans Pelicans: 11.75
Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Apr. 16
- Time: 06:30 PM
- Location: Smoothie King Center – New Orleans, LA
- TV: TNT
