MIL · F · 2026 season

Kyle Kuzma

Next game: vs LAL, Thu 01:00 UTC

EARLY READ

Read captured 6 hours before tip, 19:02 UTC · lines as of 18:50 UTC

Projected 27.0 min (RotoWire projection) · starting lineup not confirmed · 11 games this season

Points 10.5 · Over -106 / Under -125 · 13 books

Case for the over

Over 10.5 in 6 of 11 games this season (newest first: 5, 27, 13, 6, 2, 14, 4, 17, 14, 14, ...); season average 11.0, last 3 average 15.0.
Projected for 27.0 minutes (RotoWire projection) after 27.2 a game so far; 0.404 points per minute projects 10.9, +4% against the 10.5 line.
Role comparables vs LAL (forwards; usage 12.6% to 22.6%, 19.2 to 35.2 min a game, at least 19.0 min in the game): Onyeka Okongwu (ATL) 16 vs 13.5 in his other games (Nov 9); Paul Reed (DET) 8 vs 11.8 in his other games (Nov 8); Kevin Huerter (DET) 24 vs 7.1 in his other games (Nov 8) and 13 more; mean +1.5 points against their own averages over 18 games from 16 comparables.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.

Case for the under

To forwards, LAL have allowed 51.6 points a game over 12 games, the 9th-fewest of 30.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.

Rebounds 4.5 · Over +103 / Under -136 · 14 books

Case for the over

Over 4.5 in 7 of 11 games this season (newest first: 5, 4, 4, 5, 2, 3, 6, 7, 12, 9, ...); season average 5.7.
Projected for 27.0 minutes (RotoWire projection) after 27.2 a game so far; 0.210 rebounds per minute projects 5.7, +26% against the 4.5 line.
Role comparables vs LAL (forwards; usage 12.6% to 22.6%, 19.2 to 35.2 min a game, at least 19.0 min in the game): Onyeka Okongwu (ATL) 9 vs 8.1 in his other games (Nov 9); Paul Reed (DET) 10 vs 7.1 in his other games (Nov 8); John Collins (DET) 4 vs 6.3 in his other games (Nov 8) and 10 more; mean +0.2 rebounds against their own averages over 15 games from 13 comparables.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.

Case for the under

His last 3 games average 4.3 rebounds, below the 4.5 line. a hint, not a finding
He has grabbed 7% of the live rebounds while on the floor over his last 3, down from 9.5% on the season. a hint, not a finding
LAL have allowed 40.9 rebounds a game over 12 games, the 4th-fewest of 30.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.
LAL miss 40.7 shots a game, the fewest of 30 (12 games).Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.
After removing the vig, the books price the under at 54% (14 books at 4.5).

Assists 2.5 · Over -100 / Under -130 · 12 books

Case for the over

Over 2.5 in 9 of 11 games this season (newest first: 3, 0, 3, 4, 3, 3, 1, 3, 3, 4, ...); season average 2.7.
Projected for 27.0 minutes (RotoWire projection) after 27.2 a game so far; 0.100 assists per minute projects 2.7, +8% against the 2.5 line.
LAL have allowed 27.6 assists a game over 12 games, the 8th-most of 30.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.
Role comparables vs LAL (forwards; usage 12.6% to 22.6%, 19.2 to 35.2 min a game, at least 19.0 min in the game): Onyeka Okongwu (ATL) 3 vs 2.8 in his other games (Nov 9); Paul Reed (DET) 0 vs 2.3 in his other games (Nov 8); Kevin Huerter (DET) 5 vs 2.0 in his other games (Nov 8) and 9 more; mean +0.2 assists against their own averages over 13 games from 12 comparables.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.

Case for the under

His last 3 games average 2.0 assists, below the 2.5 line. a hint, not a finding
He has assisted on 12% of his teammates' made shots while on the floor over his last 3, down from 14.7% on the season. a hint, not a finding
After removing the vig, the books price the under at 53% (12 books at 2.5).

Threes 1.5 · Over +140 / Under -189 · 14 books

Case for the over

He averages 1.6 threes made over 11 games, above the 1.5 line.
His last 3 games average 2.7 threes made, above the 1.5 line. a hint, not a finding
Projected for 27.0 minutes (RotoWire projection) after 27.2 a game so far; 0.060 threes per minute projects 1.6, +8% against the 1.5 line.
Shot volume is up: 6.7 three-point attempts a game over his last 3, against 4.9 on the season. a hint, not a finding
LAL have allowed 15.3 threes made a game over 12 games, the 2nd-most of 30.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.
Role comparables vs LAL (forwards; usage 12.6% to 22.6%, 19.2 to 35.2 min a game, at least 19.0 min in the game): Onyeka Okongwu (ATL) 2 vs 1.5 in his other games (Nov 9); Kevin Huerter (DET) 4 vs 1.3 in his other games (Nov 8); John Collins (DET) 1 vs 1.0 in his other games (Nov 8) and 5 more; mean +0.4 threes made against their own averages over 9 games from 8 comparables.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.

Case for the under

Under 1.5 in 7 of 11 games this season (newest first: 1, 6, 1, 1, 0, 2, 0, 4, 0, 2, ...).
To forwards, LAL have allowed 5.5 threes made a game over 12 games, the 8th-fewest of 30, tied with 1 other team.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.
After removing the vig, the books price the under at 61% (14 books at 1.5).

Pts+Reb+Ast 17.5 · Over -107 / Under -123 · 9 books

Case for the over

Over 17.5 in 6 of 11 games this season (newest first: 13, 31, 20, 15, 7, 20, 11, 27, 29, 27, ...); season average 19.5, last 3 average 21.3.
Projected for 27.0 minutes (RotoWire projection) after 27.2 a game so far; 0.714 PRA per minute projects 19.3, +10% against the 17.5 line.
Role comparables vs LAL (forwards; usage 12.6% to 22.6%, 19.2 to 35.2 min a game, at least 19.0 min in the game): Onyeka Okongwu (ATL) 28 vs 24.4 in his other games (Nov 9); Paul Reed (DET) 18 vs 21.2 in his other games (Nov 8); Kevin Huerter (DET) 34 vs 11.4 in his other games (Nov 8) and 13 more; mean +0.9 points + rebounds + assists against their own averages over 18 games from 16 comparables.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.

Case for the under

To forwards, LAL have allowed 85.3 points + rebounds + assists a game over 12 games, the 8th-fewest of 30.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.

Pts+Reb 14.5 · Over -120 / Under -110 · 8 books

Case for the over

Over 14.5 in 6 of 11 games this season (newest first: 10, 31, 17, 11, 4, 17, 10, 24, 26, 23, ...); season average 16.7, last 3 average 19.3.
Projected for 27.0 minutes (RotoWire projection) after 27.2 a game so far; 0.614 PR per minute projects 16.6, +14% against the 14.5 line.
Role comparables vs LAL (forwards; usage 12.6% to 22.6%, 19.2 to 35.2 min a game, at least 19.0 min in the game): Onyeka Okongwu (ATL) 25 vs 21.5 in his other games (Nov 9); Paul Reed (DET) 18 vs 18.9 in his other games (Nov 8); Kevin Huerter (DET) 29 vs 9.4 in his other games (Nov 8) and 13 more; mean +0.9 points + rebounds against their own averages over 18 games from 16 comparables.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.

Case for the under

To forwards, LAL have allowed 75.2 points + rebounds a game over 12 games, the 9th-fewest of 30.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.

Pts+Ast 12.5 · Over -125 / Under -106 · 7 books

Case for the over

Over 12.5 in 6 of 11 games this season (newest first: 8, 27, 16, 10, 5, 17, 5, 20, 17, 18, ...); season average 13.7, last 3 average 17.0.
Projected for 27.0 minutes (RotoWire projection) after 27.2 a game so far; 0.504 PA per minute projects 13.6, +9% against the 12.5 line.
Role comparables vs LAL (forwards; usage 12.6% to 22.6%, 19.2 to 35.2 min a game, at least 19.0 min in the game): Onyeka Okongwu (ATL) 19 vs 16.3 in his other games (Nov 9); Paul Reed (DET) 8 vs 14.1 in his other games (Nov 8); Kevin Huerter (DET) 29 vs 9.1 in his other games (Nov 8) and 13 more; mean +1.1 points + assists against their own averages over 18 games from 16 comparables.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.

Case for the under

To forwards, LAL have allowed 61.7 points + assists a game over 12 games, the 9th-fewest of 30.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.

Reb+Ast 6.5 · Over -136 / Under +103 · 9 books

Case for the over

Over 6.5 in 8 of 11 games this season (newest first: 8, 4, 7, 9, 5, 6, 7, 10, 15, 13, ...); season average 8.5.
Projected for 27.0 minutes (RotoWire projection) after 27.2 a game so far; 0.310 RA per minute projects 8.4, +29% against the 6.5 line.
After removing the vig, the books price the over at 54% (9 books at 6.5).

Case for the under

He has grabbed 7% of the live rebounds while on the floor over his last 3, down from 9.5% on the season. a hint, not a finding
LAL miss 40.7 shots a game, the fewest of 30 (12 games).Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.

Steals 0.5 · Over -185 / Under +130 · 3 books

Case for the over

Over 0.5 in 7 of 11 games this season (newest first: 0, 1, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0, ...); season average 0.9, last 3 average 1.0.
Projected for 27.0 minutes (RotoWire projection) after 27.2 a game so far; 0.033 steals per minute projects 0.9, +80% against the 0.5 line.
LAL have allowed 9.9 steals a game over 12 games, the most of 30; to forwards, 4.4 a game, the 9th-most of 30.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.
LAL commit 16.0 turnovers a game, the 8th-most of 30 (12 games).Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.
Role comparables vs LAL (forwards; usage 12.6% to 22.6%, 19.2 to 35.2 min a game, at least 19.0 min in the game): Onyeka Okongwu (ATL) 1 vs 0.9 in his other games (Nov 9); Paul Reed (DET) 0 vs 1.2 in his other games (Nov 8); Kevin Huerter (DET) 2 vs 0.8 in his other games (Nov 8) and 14 more; mean +0.4 steals against their own averages over 19 games from 17 comparables.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.
After removing the vig, the books price the over at 60% (3 books at 0.5).

Case for the under

Nothing in the numbers points this way

Facts for each side of the line, not picks. WATCH marks a lean only on the last read, about 15 minutes before tip, with fresh lines and a confirmed lineup, and that lean has not beaten the market in our backtest.

11 games played · averaging 11.0 points. In the game log below, each game is judged against that average, not against a betting line.

OVER 11.5 · POINTS · 2019–2026

HIT RATE65.5%321 of 490 games

INTERVAL61.2%–69.6%95% confidence

BREAK-EVEN-190at that rate

AT THE FLOOR-159if the rate is 61.2%

Kyle has cleared 11.5 points in 65.5% of 490 games since 2019, and in 60.0% of the last 10. A wager at that rate needs -190 or better to break even — that is arithmetic on the rate, not a view on tonight's price.

DATE

OPP

H/A

MIN

POINTS

REB · AST · FG

VS AVG

2026-11-10

AWAY

25.7MIN

5POINTS

5 · 3 · 1-4

BELOW

FG: 1-4
3PT: 1-3
FT: 2-2
OREB/DREB: 2/3
TS%: 51.2
USG%: 11.5
STL: 0
BLK: 1
TOV: 1
PF: 2
+/−: -14
PRA: 13

2026-11-08

BOS

HOME

31.1MIN

27POINTS

4 · 0 · 10-17

ABOVE

FG: 10-17
3PT: 6-13
FT: 1-2
OREB/DREB: 0/4
TS%: 75.5
USG%: 29.4
STL: 1
BLK: 2
TOV: 1
PF: 1
+/−: -4
PRA: 31

2026-11-06

TOR

HOME

31.9MIN

13POINTS

4 · 3 · 6-9

ABOVE

FG: 6-9
3PT: 1-4
FT: 0-0
OREB/DREB: 2/2
TS%: 72.2
USG%: 16.0
STL: 2
BLK: 0
TOV: 3
PF: 4
+/−: +3
PRA: 20

2026-11-04

BOS

AWAY

27.0MIN

6POINTS

5 · 4 · 2-5

BELOW

FG: 2-5
3PT: 1-3
FT: 1-2
OREB/DREB: 2/3
TS%: 51.0
USG%: 14.7
STL: 1
BLK: 0
TOV: 3
PF: 1
+/−: -8
PRA: 15

2026-11-02

MIN

AWAY

22.1MIN

2POINTS

2 · 3 · 1-6

BELOW

FG: 1-6
3PT: 0-4
FT: 0-0
OREB/DREB: 0/2
TS%: 16.7
USG%: 10.8
STL: 1
BLK: 0
TOV: 0
PF: 0
+/−: -22
PRA: 7

2026-10-31

CLE

HOME

22.6MIN

14POINTS

3 · 3 · 6-12

ABOVE

FG: 6-12
3PT: 2-7
FT: 0-2
OREB/DREB: 1/2
TS%: 54.3
USG%: 24.4
STL: 1
BLK: 0
TOV: 1
PF: 0
+/−: -16
PRA: 20

2026-10-28

HOU

HOME

18.0MIN

4POINTS

6 · 1 · 2-6

BELOW

FG: 2-6
3PT: 0-2
FT: 0-0
OREB/DREB: 2/4
TS%: 33.3
USG%: 16.0
STL: 1
BLK: 0
TOV: 1
PF: 1
+/−: -3
PRA: 11

2026-10-26

IND

HOME

29.5MIN

17POINTS

7 · 3 · 6-10

ABOVE

FG: 6-10
3PT: 4-6
FT: 1-1
OREB/DREB: 0/7
TS%: 81.4
USG%: 17.6
STL: 0
BLK: 0
TOV: 2
PF: 3
+/−: 0
PRA: 27

2026-10-24

PHI

AWAY

35.0MIN

14POINTS

12 · 3 · 6-11

ABOVE

FG: 6-11
3PT: 0-3
FT: 2-2
OREB/DREB: 2/10
TS%: 58.9
USG%: 16.4
STL: 0
BLK: 0
TOV: 3
PF: 2
+/−: -3
PRA: 29

2026-10-23

CHI

HOME

29.7MIN

14POINTS

9 · 4 · 6-12

ABOVE

FG: 6-12
3PT: 2-5
FT: 0-1
OREB/DREB: 2/7
TS%: 56.3
USG%: 16.4
STL: 0
BLK: 0
TOV: 0
PF: 0
+/−: +1
PRA: 27

2026-10-21

WAS

AWAY

27.1MIN

5POINTS

6 · 3 · 2-9

BELOW

FG: 2-9
3PT: 1-4
FT: 0-0
OREB/DREB: 2/4
TS%: 27.8
USG%: 18.1
STL: 3
BLK: 0
TOV: 3
PF: 3
+/−: -10
PRA: 14

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Next game: vs LAL, Thu 01:00 UTC

EARLY READ

Read captured 6 hours before tip, 19:02 UTC · lines as of 18:50 UTC

Projected 27.0 min (RotoWire projection) · starting lineup not confirmed · 11 games this season

Points 10.5 · Over -106 / Under -125 · 13 books

Case for the over

Over 10.5 in 6 of 11 games this season (newest first: 5, 27, 13, 6, 2, 14, 4, 17, 14, 14, ...); season average 11.0, last 3 average 15.0.
Projected for 27.0 minutes (RotoWire projection) after 27.2 a game so far; 0.404 points per minute projects 10.9, +4% against the 10.5 line.
Role comparables vs LAL (forwards; usage 12.6% to 22.6%, 19.2 to 35.2 min a game, at least 19.0 min in the game): Onyeka Okongwu (ATL) 16 vs 13.5 in his other games (Nov 9); Paul Reed (DET) 8 vs 11.8 in his other games (Nov 8); Kevin Huerter (DET) 24 vs 7.1 in his other games (Nov 8) and 13 more; mean +1.5 points against their own averages over 18 games from 16 comparables.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.

Case for the under

To forwards, LAL have allowed 51.6 points a game over 12 games, the 9th-fewest of 30.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.

Rebounds 4.5 · Over +103 / Under -136 · 14 books

Case for the over

Over 4.5 in 7 of 11 games this season (newest first: 5, 4, 4, 5, 2, 3, 6, 7, 12, 9, ...); season average 5.7.
Projected for 27.0 minutes (RotoWire projection) after 27.2 a game so far; 0.210 rebounds per minute projects 5.7, +26% against the 4.5 line.
Role comparables vs LAL (forwards; usage 12.6% to 22.6%, 19.2 to 35.2 min a game, at least 19.0 min in the game): Onyeka Okongwu (ATL) 9 vs 8.1 in his other games (Nov 9); Paul Reed (DET) 10 vs 7.1 in his other games (Nov 8); John Collins (DET) 4 vs 6.3 in his other games (Nov 8) and 10 more; mean +0.2 rebounds against their own averages over 15 games from 13 comparables.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.

Case for the under

His last 3 games average 4.3 rebounds, below the 4.5 line. a hint, not a finding
He has grabbed 7% of the live rebounds while on the floor over his last 3, down from 9.5% on the season. a hint, not a finding
LAL have allowed 40.9 rebounds a game over 12 games, the 4th-fewest of 30.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.
LAL miss 40.7 shots a game, the fewest of 30 (12 games).Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.
After removing the vig, the books price the under at 54% (14 books at 4.5).

Assists 2.5 · Over -100 / Under -130 · 12 books

Case for the over

Over 2.5 in 9 of 11 games this season (newest first: 3, 0, 3, 4, 3, 3, 1, 3, 3, 4, ...); season average 2.7.
Projected for 27.0 minutes (RotoWire projection) after 27.2 a game so far; 0.100 assists per minute projects 2.7, +8% against the 2.5 line.
LAL have allowed 27.6 assists a game over 12 games, the 8th-most of 30.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.
Role comparables vs LAL (forwards; usage 12.6% to 22.6%, 19.2 to 35.2 min a game, at least 19.0 min in the game): Onyeka Okongwu (ATL) 3 vs 2.8 in his other games (Nov 9); Paul Reed (DET) 0 vs 2.3 in his other games (Nov 8); Kevin Huerter (DET) 5 vs 2.0 in his other games (Nov 8) and 9 more; mean +0.2 assists against their own averages over 13 games from 12 comparables.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.

Case for the under

His last 3 games average 2.0 assists, below the 2.5 line. a hint, not a finding
He has assisted on 12% of his teammates' made shots while on the floor over his last 3, down from 14.7% on the season. a hint, not a finding
After removing the vig, the books price the under at 53% (12 books at 2.5).

Threes 1.5 · Over +140 / Under -189 · 14 books

Case for the over

He averages 1.6 threes made over 11 games, above the 1.5 line.
His last 3 games average 2.7 threes made, above the 1.5 line. a hint, not a finding
Projected for 27.0 minutes (RotoWire projection) after 27.2 a game so far; 0.060 threes per minute projects 1.6, +8% against the 1.5 line.
Shot volume is up: 6.7 three-point attempts a game over his last 3, against 4.9 on the season. a hint, not a finding
LAL have allowed 15.3 threes made a game over 12 games, the 2nd-most of 30.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.
Role comparables vs LAL (forwards; usage 12.6% to 22.6%, 19.2 to 35.2 min a game, at least 19.0 min in the game): Onyeka Okongwu (ATL) 2 vs 1.5 in his other games (Nov 9); Kevin Huerter (DET) 4 vs 1.3 in his other games (Nov 8); John Collins (DET) 1 vs 1.0 in his other games (Nov 8) and 5 more; mean +0.4 threes made against their own averages over 9 games from 8 comparables.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.

Case for the under

Under 1.5 in 7 of 11 games this season (newest first: 1, 6, 1, 1, 0, 2, 0, 4, 0, 2, ...).
To forwards, LAL have allowed 5.5 threes made a game over 12 games, the 8th-fewest of 30, tied with 1 other team.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.
After removing the vig, the books price the under at 61% (14 books at 1.5).

Pts+Reb+Ast 17.5 · Over -107 / Under -123 · 9 books

Case for the over

Over 17.5 in 6 of 11 games this season (newest first: 13, 31, 20, 15, 7, 20, 11, 27, 29, 27, ...); season average 19.5, last 3 average 21.3.
Projected for 27.0 minutes (RotoWire projection) after 27.2 a game so far; 0.714 PRA per minute projects 19.3, +10% against the 17.5 line.
Role comparables vs LAL (forwards; usage 12.6% to 22.6%, 19.2 to 35.2 min a game, at least 19.0 min in the game): Onyeka Okongwu (ATL) 28 vs 24.4 in his other games (Nov 9); Paul Reed (DET) 18 vs 21.2 in his other games (Nov 8); Kevin Huerter (DET) 34 vs 11.4 in his other games (Nov 8) and 13 more; mean +0.9 points + rebounds + assists against their own averages over 18 games from 16 comparables.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.

Case for the under

To forwards, LAL have allowed 85.3 points + rebounds + assists a game over 12 games, the 8th-fewest of 30.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.

Pts+Reb 14.5 · Over -120 / Under -110 · 8 books

Case for the over

Over 14.5 in 6 of 11 games this season (newest first: 10, 31, 17, 11, 4, 17, 10, 24, 26, 23, ...); season average 16.7, last 3 average 19.3.
Projected for 27.0 minutes (RotoWire projection) after 27.2 a game so far; 0.614 PR per minute projects 16.6, +14% against the 14.5 line.
Role comparables vs LAL (forwards; usage 12.6% to 22.6%, 19.2 to 35.2 min a game, at least 19.0 min in the game): Onyeka Okongwu (ATL) 25 vs 21.5 in his other games (Nov 9); Paul Reed (DET) 18 vs 18.9 in his other games (Nov 8); Kevin Huerter (DET) 29 vs 9.4 in his other games (Nov 8) and 13 more; mean +0.9 points + rebounds against their own averages over 18 games from 16 comparables.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.

Case for the under

To forwards, LAL have allowed 75.2 points + rebounds a game over 12 games, the 9th-fewest of 30.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.

Pts+Ast 12.5 · Over -125 / Under -106 · 7 books

Case for the over

Over 12.5 in 6 of 11 games this season (newest first: 8, 27, 16, 10, 5, 17, 5, 20, 17, 18, ...); season average 13.7, last 3 average 17.0.
Projected for 27.0 minutes (RotoWire projection) after 27.2 a game so far; 0.504 PA per minute projects 13.6, +9% against the 12.5 line.
Role comparables vs LAL (forwards; usage 12.6% to 22.6%, 19.2 to 35.2 min a game, at least 19.0 min in the game): Onyeka Okongwu (ATL) 19 vs 16.3 in his other games (Nov 9); Paul Reed (DET) 8 vs 14.1 in his other games (Nov 8); Kevin Huerter (DET) 29 vs 9.1 in his other games (Nov 8) and 13 more; mean +1.1 points + assists against their own averages over 18 games from 16 comparables.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.

Case for the under

To forwards, LAL have allowed 61.7 points + assists a game over 12 games, the 9th-fewest of 30.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.

Reb+Ast 6.5 · Over -136 / Under +103 · 9 books

Case for the over

Over 6.5 in 8 of 11 games this season (newest first: 8, 4, 7, 9, 5, 6, 7, 10, 15, 13, ...); season average 8.5.
Projected for 27.0 minutes (RotoWire projection) after 27.2 a game so far; 0.310 RA per minute projects 8.4, +29% against the 6.5 line.
After removing the vig, the books price the over at 54% (9 books at 6.5).

Case for the under

He has grabbed 7% of the live rebounds while on the floor over his last 3, down from 9.5% on the season. a hint, not a finding
LAL miss 40.7 shots a game, the fewest of 30 (12 games).Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.

Steals 0.5 · Over -185 / Under +130 · 3 books

Case for the over

Over 0.5 in 7 of 11 games this season (newest first: 0, 1, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0, ...); season average 0.9, last 3 average 1.0.
Projected for 27.0 minutes (RotoWire projection) after 27.2 a game so far; 0.033 steals per minute projects 0.9, +80% against the 0.5 line.
LAL have allowed 9.9 steals a game over 12 games, the most of 30; to forwards, 4.4 a game, the 9th-most of 30.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.
LAL commit 16.0 turnovers a game, the 8th-most of 30 (12 games).Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.
Role comparables vs LAL (forwards; usage 12.6% to 22.6%, 19.2 to 35.2 min a game, at least 19.0 min in the game): Onyeka Okongwu (ATL) 1 vs 0.9 in his other games (Nov 9); Paul Reed (DET) 0 vs 1.2 in his other games (Nov 8); Kevin Huerter (DET) 2 vs 0.8 in his other games (Nov 8) and 14 more; mean +0.4 steals against their own averages over 19 games from 17 comparables.Context only: opponent splits are mostly noise this early in the season.
After removing the vig, the books price the over at 60% (3 books at 0.5).

Case for the under

Nothing in the numbers points this way