2023 NBA bets, lines and stats for Saturday - ESPN

Saturday night's NBA slate features six games to choose from. However, one of the most interesting games is between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers. Former Cavalier and future Hall of Famer LeBron James continues to make history.

He recently became the first player in league history to score 39,000 points in his career and has averaged 25.7 points per game so far this season. If he maintains this pace, he will likely surpass 40,000 points by the end of the season, which brings me to my first betting recommendation.

LeBron James over 25.5 points.

James has surpassed 25.5 points in four of his past five games and he won't disappoint on Saturday night against Cleveland. James has averaged 29.0 points PPG against the Cavaliers over his career. He faces a Cleveland defense that has given up the fifth-most points per game to small forwards this season.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander over 42.5 points, rebounds and assists.

Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 30.4 PPG, 6.1 RPG and 6.3 APG in 30.4 MPG over his past 14 games. SGA will be busy against a Philadelphia 76ers team that has given up plenty of big performances to point guards this season.

De'Anthony Melton over 20.5 points, rebounds and assists.

Melton has surpassed 20.5 points, rebounds, and assists in six straight games while averaging 34.0 MPG and a 19.0% usage rate over that span. Melton is playing well right now and should continue to thrive for the 76ers alongside Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris.

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Atlanta Hawks over 128.5 points vs. Washington Wizards

The Hawks have been a