There are five games on Thursday's NBA schedule bettors can choose from. This season's fourth meeting between two Western Conference teams with championship aspirations, the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns, will be one to watch.
There's always something entertaining about watching LeBron James and Kevin Durant go at it. Let's dive into my betting recommendations. Kevin Durant over 32.5 points and rebounds. Durant has surpassed this line in four of his last five games.
He commands a 31.2% usage rate this season, and while the Lakers defense ranks 10th in points allowed per 100 possessions, Durant is not the type of player who can be contained.
In his last three games against the Lakers, he has averaged 36.0 points and 9.0 rebounds. LeBron James over 14.5 assists and rebounds. The Lakers are on a two-game winning streak after losing eight of their previous 11 games.