LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are as close as they can be to security in the playoffs.
With one more win tonight against the Houston Rockets, the Lakers will clinch the third seed in the Western Conference. The prospect of a rest day on Sunday before a heated first-round playoff series is enticing. The 40-year-old LeBron will take any opportunity he can to rest his legs before chasing his fifth ring.
The Rockets, meanwhile, are already coasting with the second seed clinched. They’ve been resting their stars and will continue to do so tonight. Houston still boasts some impressive depth that can make the game competitive, but the Lakers will be overwhelmingly favored for this one.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, Los Angeles is a 12-point home favorite for this matchup. Let’s dig into the best King James props for this contest.
Best LeBron James Prop Bets
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Houston may wave the white flag early in this contest, but James will be looking to put this to bed.
The thought of having more than a week off before the playoffs begin is extremely tempting. Lakers coach JJ Redick will be pressing all the buttons he can to see this one salted away and get some much-deserved rest. Playing some extra minutes tonight to gain rest on Sunday will be a worthwhile trade.
On top of that, most of Houston’s primary defenders will be rested in the contest. The King will look to take his rest by putting some points on the board early. I’m expecting a masterclass from James and Luka Doncic to clinch the seeding tonight.
