One of the biggest stories throughout the first week of the NBA season has been the emergence of LaMelo Ball. Throughout his first four seasons in the NBA, he showed flashes as an elite scorer but has already shown significant improvement this year. Ball is second in the NBA in scoring behind Anthony Davis, averaging 31.7 points. He is one of five players averaging at least 30 points per game. Ball scored 23.9 points per game a season ago and has taken a massive jump.
Although he has had significant personal success, it hasn’t translated to team success yet. The Charlotte Hornets are 0-3 to start the season but have a chance to get their first victory against the Toronto Raptors without their star, Scottie Barnes.
Here are player props for LaMelo Ball for the Hornets matchup against the Raptors.
Best LaMelo Ball Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
The lines are Ball are 27.5 points, 7.5 assists, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.5 three-pointers on DraftKings Sportsbook. In the last game against the Miami Heat, Ball scored 27 points while having a poor shooting night from downtown. In his first two games of the season, Ball was 50 percent on three-pointers. Getting Ball’s over in points at -120 is good value, considering his shooting volume has increased this season while being more efficient. Ball is attempting 1.5 more field goals and three more three-pointers per game than last season.
Ball’s over 3.5 three-pointers against the Raptors is -145. Including the preseason, Ball has hit four or more threes in five of his past seven games. Even if Ball struggles early in the game from deep, he finds ways to bounce back with his long-range shot.
Ball is a balanced player and affects the game in many ways besides scoring. He is an elite passer and rebounder for his position. He has had more than 7.5 assists two times this season while recording six rebounds twice. You can get the over for both prop bets at -145 on DraftKings Sportsbook.
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