Sam Connon analyzes which bets could hit in Thursday’s game between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers using DraftKings’ NBA Player Prop Trends Tracker.

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to host the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night, with tip-off scheduled for 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. If you’re looking to build out a same-game parlay (SGP) of NBA player props for the Western Conference rivalry showdown, DraftKings has you covered. Using the NBA Player Props Trends Tracker, we weighed averages, matchup grades, home/road splits and recent patterns to make a four-leg parlay you can tail ahead of Mavericks vs. Lakers.

Best LeBron James player prop for Mavericks vs. Lakers

Pick: LeBron James U 38.5 points + rebounds + assists (-123)

LeBron James is averaging 34.4 combined points, rebounds and assists per game this season, which is his lowest mark since his rookie year. He has failed to break 38.5 PRA in 13 straight contests, including 71% of his games overall this year. Although Luka Doncic’s absence could give James more opportunities Thursday, he has still come in under 38.5 PRA all five times he has played without Doncic.

The Mavericks present James with a B season matchup grade, but an A-minus over their last 20. And yet, James has come up short of 38.5 PRA in A-minus, A and A-plus matchups during his ongoing cold streak. He has finished with 25 and 30 PRA in his two games against Dallas, as well.

Best P.J. Washington player prop for Mavericks vs. Lakers

Pick: P.J. Washington U 14.5 points (-114)

P.J. Washington, who is averaging 14.0 points per game, has come in under 14.5 points in 58% of his appearances this season. That bet is trending in the right direction, too, as he has failed to reach that mark in 10 of his last 11 outings. Washington also scored a mere two points in his last game against the Lakers, who have a B season matchup grade but a D-plus grade over their last 10.

It is worth noting that Cooper Flagg is out through the All-Star break with a left midfoot sprain. That hasn’t automatically boosted Washington’s scoring prowess in the past, though, since he has scored 21 and six points in the two games he has played without Flagg.

Best Austin Reaves player prop for Mavericks vs. Lakers

Pick: Austin Reaves U 2.5 three-pointers (-130)

While Austin Reaves is averaging 2.6 three-pointers made per game, he has hit fewer than three in 59% of his appearances. He has failed to reach 2.5 triples in seven of his last eight games, including three of his four outings since returning from a six-week injury absence. Reaves has also come under under Thursday’s line in four of his last five home games.

The Mavericks boast an F season matchup grade for opposing guards’ three-point volume, as well as an F grade over their last 20 and their last 10.

Best Naji Marshall player prop for Mavericks vs. Lakers

Pick: Naji Marshall 15+ points (-329)

With Flagg out, someone has to put points on the board for the Mavericks. Look no further than Naji Marshall, who is Dallas’ top active scorer at 15.0 points per game. He has gone for 15+ points in 54% of his games this season, but all four of the games he has played without Flagg and both of his previous outings against the Lakers.

While Marshall has only broken 15 points in two of his last five appearances, he has scored 30-plus in two of his last three. Los Angeles also presents Marshall with an A season matchup grade.

Mavericks vs. Lakers SGP Parlay Odds: +600

Mavericks vs. Lakers FAQs

What time is Mavericks vs. Lakers?
Tip-off for Mavericks-Lakers is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.

What is the Lakers’ record?
Entering Thursday’s game vs. the Mavericks, the Lakers’ record is 32-21.

What is the Mavericks’ record?
Entering Thursday’s game vs. the Lakers, the Mavericks’ record is 19-34.

Where are the Lakers in the Western Conference Standings?
Going into their game vs. Dallas, the Lakers are sixth in the Western Conference standings.

Where are the Mavericks in the Western Conference Standings?
Going into their game vs. the Lakers, the Mavericks are 12th in the Western Conference standings.