The list of players who have played better than Anthony Davis to start this NBA season is incredibly short.
The Lakers big man currently leads the NBA in scoring and is averaging 35.5 points, 12.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 2.5 blocks thus far. Davis has done this in an efficient matter, making 22 of his 41 shot attempts and knocking down a three-pointer already this year. He also has gotten to the free-throw line 32 times, making 26 of these, which leads the entire NBA.
In addition to the new-look Lakers offense, Davis has been the biggest reason why Los Angeles is off to a 2-0 start. They will now turn their attention to
Here are the best Anthony Davis prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook:
Anthony Davis Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook has set Davis’ prop lines across points (26.5), rebounds (12.5), assists (3.5) and blocks (2.5). Here are the top betting options to consider:
Over 26.5 Points (-105): The point line for Anthony Davis is set at 26.5 with the under-favored at -125 odds. He has scored 35 and 36 points in the first two games, but it should be noted he averaged 24.7 points per game last year and 28.0 points per game as his career high over a season.
However, it has been clear through the first two games that Davis has climbed the pecking order in their offense. Redick is trusting him as more of a decision-maker and Davis has tallied a 32.2% usage rate through the opening two games. For reference, that would be the highest rate of his carer with the next highest, 32.1%, occurring back in the 2016-17 season while he was with the Pelicans. Davis has not recorded more than a 28.4% usage rate during his time with the Lakers.
Over 12.5 Rebounds (-140): Davis’ rebounding line is set at 12.5 with the over favored at -140 odds. The nine-time All-Star has been one of the best rebounders in basketball throughout his career, averaging 12+ rebounds the past two seasons and recording double-digit rebounds on average in eight of his 13 seasons.
This will not be the easiest battle as Davis will be matching up with Domantas Sabonis. The Kings big man led the NBA in rebounding the past two seasons, including tallying 13.7 rebounds per game last year. Even still, Davis has a size and athletics matchup and is playing some great basketball to start the year.
Over 3.5 Assists (+100): The assist line for Davis is set at 3.5 with the under favored at -130 odds. The former NBA Champion has eclipsed this number in both games to start the season. Largely due to the increased usage opportunities and more free-flowing offense, there are more playmaking opportunities for Davis. While this is not a skill he is known for, there is some intriguing value based on the new-look Lakers offense.
Over 3.5 Blocks (+110): Davis’ block line is set at 3.5 with the under-favored at -140 odds. The three-time block champion has averaged at least two blocks in 10 seasons at the NBA level. Through the first two games, he has tallied five blocks. This number feels a bit lofty, but you cannot rule out Davis exceeding it as he did 17 times last year and over 100 times in his career.
Futures Outlook: With a strong start to the season out of the gates, don’t be surprised if Anthony Davis ends up in the mix for some end-of-season awards. He currently is ranked ninth in MVP odds at +4000. He also holds the fifth-best odds of winning Defensive Player of the Year at +1800 odds.
Looking at the Lakers overall, Los Angeles holds -125 odds to make the playoffs and is +100 to miss the postseason. They hold the fifth-best odds to win the Western Conference at +1400 and have the 10th-best odds of winning the Championship at +3000.
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