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3 Best NBA Prop Bets Today for Bucks vs. Lakers (Betting on LeBron)

By Matt De Saro

The Lakers LeBron James and Anthony Davis are on fire since returning from the respective injuries.
The Lakers LeBron James and Anthony Davis are on fire since returning from the respective injuries. / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
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With a massive slate of games to cover on Tuesday night, the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers are one of the more noteworthy.  Let’s take a look at some prop odds for this showdown, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.

3 Best Prop Bets for Bucks vs. Lakers 

  • LeBron James OVER 0.5 Double-Doubles (+120)
  • Anthony Davis OVER 9.5 Rebounds (-120)
  • Stanley Johnson UNDER 0.5 Threes Made (+100)

LeBron James OVER 0.5 Double-Doubles (+120)

James did not waste any time in his recent return to action against. He came out in his first game since Jan. 25 and dropped a 29/13/10 triple-double on the New York Knicks. While James is not averaging a double-double, with 7.8 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game, his performance against NY was very encouraging. It was the third game in James’ last five that he was able to produce a double-double and I think his odds are good to have another strong game against a Bucks team that ranks 27th in opponent small forward efficiency. 

Anthony Davis OVER 9.5 Rebounds (-120)

Davis is once again listed as questionable with a wrist injury. But, it doesn’t seem to be slowing him down in the least. Davis is averaging 16.5 rebounds per game over his last three games and has gone over this total in four of his last five outings. Much like James, Davis wasted no time getting back on track after missing most of December and January. Davis is playing strong and angry. Not the type of guy I look to fade in the prop market. 

Stanley Johnson UNDER 0.5 Threes Made (+100)

Johnson is not a household name and a guy I am surprised to see on this list myself. But, I noticed his name on the 3-pointer prop and had to see what that was all about. For a guy averaging 0.7 threes made per game, I think this is a good bet at even money to cap off our prop card. Johnson did make a three last game but put up a doughnut in five of his previous six games. Sure, the Bucks don’t cover the perimeter that well. But Johnson is a power forward who is averaging less than two attempts per game this year. 

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