NBA Play-In Player Prop Bets for Lakers vs. Pelicans

Los Angeles Lakers v New Orleans Pelicans

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The first game of the 2024 NBA Play-In will pin LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers against the young and hungry New Orleans Pelicans tonight on TNT.

Here are some prop bets to look out for when considering parleys or straight bets for tonight's matchup.

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.

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.

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.