Prediction in New Orleans!
LaVine has scored 28, 22, 37 and 22 points in his first four regular-season games, averaging 27,3 points. He has cleared 22,5 in two of those four games, so the matchup offers potential, but the line leaves little margin for error.
Match: Pelicans vs Kings
League / Competition: NBA
Our Pick: Zach Lavine over 22,5 points
Odds: 1.85
Market: Player Props
Analyst Confidence: 4/5
LaVine is Sacramento’s primary scoring threat and has shown his scoring ceiling with 37 points against Memphis. He is averaging 27,3 points across his first four regular-season appearances and has scored at least 28 points twice.
New Orleans has allowed 122 points per game, which gives LaVine an encouraging matchup. However, he has also finished on exactly 22 points twice, so efficient shooting and sufficient minutes will be important for this pick to land.