LeBron James Points Prop is currently Over/Under 19.5 (-110/-120).
Key Factors
Favors Over
In terms of shooting, the Los Angeles Lakers's excellent 119.3 points per game comes in as the 7th-strongest in the NBA over the last 15 games.
The Los Angeles Lakers will likely see a rise in plays in this game from competing against the 8th-quickest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Pacers).
The matchup against the Indiana Pacers is a favorable one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing starting PFs have attempted a massive 5.8 free throws per game this year (most in the NBA).
Favors Under
LeBron James has totaled a measly 20.1 points per game this year, significantly lower than his 24.5 points per game last year.
This year, the opposition's starting PFs have totaled 2.5 three attempts per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Indiana Pacers, creating a tough matchup.
The 3rd-most lethargic pace road offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers.
Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Lakers rank 3rdworst in in the NBA with just 9.1 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.