Rockets vs Lakers Player Props & Picks for Game 5

• The LA Lakers look to close out the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of their series Wednesday
• LeBron James is averaging 21.5 points 8.8 assists and 8.3 rebounds in the series
• Read below for the latest Rockets vs Lakers player props, and my favorite picks

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Failing to sweep the Houston Rockets with a clunker in Game 4, the LA Lakers return home and try to put the finishing touches on this series in Game 5 Wednesday night at crypto.com Arena.

They’re a 4-point favorite in the NBA odds to wrap it up.

Like it has been for most of this series, star power has been sapped, and it will be again for Game 5. Rockets forward Kevin Durant (ankle) has been ruled out, while Lakers’ guard Luka Doncic (hamstring) has been ruled out for this series.

Don’t fret, though: there’s plenty of star power and wagers to identify in the Rockets vs Lakers player props. Read below for a list of NBA props, including my best bets.

Lakers vs Rockets Player-Prop Odds

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Lakers vs Rockets Prop Pick #1: LeBron James Assists

Pick 1: James Over 7.5 assists (-135 at bet365)

While Austin Reaves (oblique) could still make his series debut in Game 5, the offense should be running through James, as it has with much success in this series. During the regular season, James averaged 7.2 assists per game, a number that has surged to 8.8 dimes per game over the first four games of contests. That number is supercharged at home, where it’s 10.0 dimes per contest.

LeBron James Series Stats

He’s topped this 7.5 assist line twice in the series while missing it by three total assists the other two times, sho he’s been around that number.

Coming off his worst game of the series, look for James to be his all-around dominant self, giving the Lakers their best chance to advance to Round 2.

LA Lakers vs HOU Rockets Prop Pick #2: Alperen Sengun Rebounds

Pick 1: Sengun Over 9.5 Rebounds (+102 at bet365)

Finding plus-money value on a player whose baseline statistical production already beats the consensus line is a rarity, but Sengun fits the bill perfectly. He averaged 8.9 rebounds per game during the regular season, and that number has jumped to 10.3 boards per game over four postseason outings, asserting his physical dominance in the paint.

The Lakers allow opponents 10.9 offensive rebounds per game, giving Sengun ample second-chance opportunities and he thrives in these chaotic situations, grabbing 4.3 offensive rebounds per night this series (up from 3.0 per game during the regular season). Sengun has grabbed double-digit boards in two of the last three games, and has five 10+ rebound games vs the Lakers in the last 10 matchups.