Bryan Armetta shares his favorite player props on DraftKings Sportsbook for Friday\u2019s Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets playoff matchup.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s been all Lakers to start the Western Conference playoffs, storming out to a 2-0 series lead over Houston. Even more impressive, Los Angeles has dominated without Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique). Tonight, the Rockets hope to earn a much-needed Game 3 win at home.<\/p>\n
The Rockets are favored by 8.5 points (-112)<\/a> over the Lakers, with the over\/under set at 206.5 points. Here are the three best prop bet picks on DraftKings Sportsbook<\/a> for Friday\u2019s Los Angeles vs. Houston matchup.<\/p>\n Lakers vs. Rockets prop bet picks<\/p>\n Marcus Smart 18+ points + assists (-110)<\/a><\/p>\n Countless names stepped up for LA during Games 1 and 2. That includes Marcus Smart, the exact kind of guy you want in a playoff rotation. The former Defensive Player of the Year isn\u2019t always the most consistent on offense. However, his energy and intensity are well-suited to the high stakes environment that is postseason basketball. Through two appearances in this series, the veteran is averaging 20.0 points and 7.5 assists while shooting 52% from the field.<\/p>\n Expecting 20+ points every night from Smart is unrealistic. Still, with Doncic out and Reaves questionable, the guard is poised for continued usage tonight. Even if the latter does suit up on Friday, he\u2019s unlikely to be at 100%. Not to mention, Smart helped force Kevin Durant into nine turnovers during Game 2. The 31-year-old\u2019s two-way skills should guarantee another 30+ minute workload, with or without Reaves. On a thinner than usual Lakers squad, that\u2019s enough time to rack up some counting stats.<\/p>\n