Nets - Warriors

Bet that Smart will take under 1.5 injuries. Smart is not a good shooter and does not get many shots in Lakers' offense because he is usually the fifth option on the court. At the beginning of the season, Smart doesn't take many shots, only 8 in total over 2 games, and has only made 1 out of 4 three-pointers. The odds are not high, but it should be an easy bet.

Even though the Kings have some decent level players, their offense looks weak without Murray. It's still visible that they lack chemistry on the court, and their defense is also very inconsistent - one day they look solid, the next day the opponents walk right through them. This is especially evident in regular games, where teams like the Lakers have players like Luka who can control the game, and players like Reaves and Hachimura who perform extremely well. If Lavine doesn't play, there is a chance for the over to cover, and I would also consider placing a bet on the Lakers over because their efficiency should be well utilized against the struggling Kings players.

Although the Kings have some decent level players, without Murray, their offense looks weak and it is evident that they lack cohesion, their defense is also very inconsistent - one day they look solid, the next day their opponents easily score. This inconsistency is especially visible in regular matches, where teams like the Lakers have an advantage with players like Luka who can control the game, and players like Reaves and Hachimura who also perform well. If Lavine doesn't play and there is an over option to cover, I would also consider putting an over bet on the Lakers, as their efficiency should be able to exploit the Kings' weak defense.

I believe that Russell can get more playing time today than usual if it is confirmed that Lavin will not play. This should also result in more attempts on goal and more chances for Russell to perform, despite his age. In my opinion, it is a value bet to receive such a low total at this early stage.

In these games, Luka was out and everything is clear here. Reaves will have to take everything on himself, while all the other Lakers are very weak. Without Luka, the Lakers are a bottom team. It's clear that LeBron is also not at his best. In both of the first games, Luka took everything upon himself, scoring an impressive number of shots, and gathering 43 and 49 points respectively. He also made incredible plays, which his teammates failed to capitalize on. Reaves has only started to play recently. I believe the Lakers' game was buried today.

In these games, Luka is out and everything is clear. Reaves will have to take everything on himself, while all the other Lakers are very weak. Without Luka, the Lakers are a bottom team. It is clear that even LeBron is not enough. In both of the first games, Luka took everything on himself, scored a lot of shots, collected 43 and 49 points, and performed amazing moves that his teammates did not take advantage of. Reeves will only play as well. I think the Lakers' game is buried today.

Before these games, Sacramento did not have such a total, but today there is a great opportunity to score points, which the Kings are good at because they are a purely offensive team that plays fast. The basis of the team is the same, and last year they scored such totals in game after game.

The Lakers team is allowing quite a few points. The Timberwolves were able to score 110, and the Golden State Warriors 119. Without Doncic playing for the Lakers, their offense is struggling. They will have to share the ball more, which could lead to over mistakes, and the Kings could capitalize on those mistakes for points. The Kings will also be without LaVine, who has been given a break. However, Sabonis has returned and there are other good players who should be able to gather points. At the moment, the Kings seem slightly stronger, especially without Doncic and Jame. It is very likely that they will score at least 115 points.

Dennis Schroder is great at distributing the ball. Against the Suns, he had 7 assists, while against the Jazz only three. However, it also depends on his teammates who need to make the shots. Tonight, the Lakers will be playing with an incomplete roster. The Kings can take advantage of this and Schroder can add more assists, since there are also players who take initiative. So far, Schroder has played about 30 minutes, which is enough to get at least 6 assists.