The 2024 NBA Play-In is finally here!
Tonight's slate of games tips off with a matchup between LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson. Following this game is Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors vs. the Sacramento Kings and De'Aaron Fox doing battle in the same game.
Both games have some solid potential for bettors looking to cash in on some of their favorite players' prop bets.
Here are some prop bets to look out for when considering parleys or straight bets for tonight's matchups.
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2024 NBA Play-In Prop Bets: LeBron James Over 9.5 Assists at +114
LeBron James has been on a passing frenzy lately, setting the tone for the Los Angeles Lakers in finding his teammates for high percentage opportunities. LeBron's passing game has been a major strength throughout his career and to this day is what makes James so effective.
In their final game of the season, LeBron James dished out 17 assists against the New Orleans Pelicans to help give his Lakers the win.
Throughout the season, James averaged 8.3 per game. Understanding the severity of tonight's game and their last encounter, LeBron James could come in with the same mindset; which has us taking the over on his passing attack.
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NBA Play-In: Austin Reaves Over -750 to score 10 points
Lakers shooting guard Austin Reaves for over 10+ should be a lock. We are tempted to go with more points from Reaves in this matchup, but we don't want to get too ambitious.
Throughout his career, Austin Reeves has been consistent in scoring for both Anthony Davis and LeBron James, lessening the scoring burden for both Lakers stars.
Based on the postseason scoring averages from last season, which suggest 16.9 points per game, Reaves could come up big for the Lakers again with their season on the line. And if Davis ends up sitting out this game, LeBron James may be dishing the ball out to Reaves more often than not.
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2024 NBA Play-In Prop Bets: Zion Willamson Over 6.5 Rebounds at -128
Zion Williamson's rebounding performance can be a rollercoaster at times. In some games, he might end up with just five rebounds, while in others he dominates with 15.
Still, Williamson averages 6.9 rebounds per game when facing up against the Lakers throughout his career.
Considering that the Lakers' star power forward Anthony Davis could be sitting out tonight due to a back spasm, Zion Williamson could be a beast on the boards for the Pelicans in their Play-In matchup.
In Zion Williamson's first ever postseason game, the 2019 1st overall pick may look to impress in his 2024 NBA Play-In debut.
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2024 NBA Play-In Prop Bets: Stephen Curry to Score Over 25+ Points at -310
The Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors have developed a little bit of a rivalry over the past few months.
Each time they've played, Stephen Curry has been dominant vs. the Kings, averaging 31.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game against Sacramento.
With a win-and-get-in scenario, you can bet on Curry coming out with a big-time scoring game.
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NBA Play-In Props: De'Aaron Fox Over 28.5 points at -120
Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox has had some big scoring performances throughout April, including a 40-point game against the Celtics back on April 5th.
Fox has logged a big-time scoring performance against the Golden State Warriors in his 39-point game back during opening week of the season.
Considering that De'Aaron Fox is averaging 26.6 points per game and given the weight of this Play-In game, Fox's scoring ability and trend throughout April has backed this decision. It would be a little bit of a risk for bettors, but definitely a well calculated one based on De'Aaron Fox's most recent performances.
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2024 NBA Play-In Prop Bets: Domantas Sabonis Over 13.5 Rebounds at -113
Sacramento Kings power forward Domantas Sabonis was a double-double machine this past regular season, averaging 19.4 points with 13.7 rebounds per game.
Sabonis has posted a double-double in seven of the Kings' last eight games, posting the stat line through rebounds and points.
It's easy money to take Domantas Sabonis hitting 13.5 rebounds in this outing against a smaller Golden State Warriors team.
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