D'Angelo Russell Points Prop is currently Over/Under 16.5 (-110/-120).
Key Factors
Favors Over
D'Angelo Russell has made 4.0 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's converted from downtown overall this year.
D'Angelo Russell has averaged 32.4 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 87th percentile.
With respect to scoring, the Los Angeles Lakers's impressive 120.8 points per game ranks highest in the league over the last 15 games.
The matchup against the Brooklyn Nets is a good one for 3-pointers; the other team's starting PGs have tallied the 2nd-most shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the NBA this year (2.9).
The fastest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Lakers.
Favors Under
The Nets have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to reduce opportunities for the Lakers.
Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers grade out 1stworst in in the league with a mere 8.2 offensive boards per game this year.
This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 2.5 free throws per game (3rd-lowest in the league) vs. the Nets, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line.
D'Angelo Russell will not possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road tends to worsen player performance across the board.