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Oddsmakers Target Likely Date for LeBron James to Reach 40,000 Points Milestone

Basketball — 02/26/2024

LeBron James, at 39 years old, is approaching another significant milestone in his basketball career. He is only 132 points away from reaching 40,000 career points. With an average of 24.8 points per game this season, James has the potential to reach this milestone by the end of February, with the Los Angeles Lakers having five games remaining this month.

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The Lakers’ next five games are as follows:

February 22: Lakers at WarriorsFebruary 23: Spurs at LakersFebruary 25: Lakers at SunsFebruary 28: Lakers at ClippersFebruary 29: Wizards at Lakers

James scored 25 points against Detroit last Tuesday before sitting out the second half of the Lakers’ back-to-back game due to a left ankle ιnjury. Oddsmakers have identified the Lakers’ first game in March, specifically March 2 against Denver, as the most likely date for James to reach the 40,000-point milestone. BetMGM is offering +200 odds on him achieving this feat against Denver, closely followed by +225 odds against Oklahoma City two days later.

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Among the public, the most popular choice for James to reach the milestone has been this Sunday against Phoenix, with 18.3 percent of the total bets and 16.6 percent of the money being placed on that game at +10000 longshot odds. Three days later, the Lakers will face their cross-town rivals, the Clippers, with 13.9 percent and 17.8 percent of the public’s action, respectively, being placed on that game at +1400 odds.

BetMGM is also offering odds on how James will score his 40,000th career point:

Layup (+250)3-Point Field Goal (+300)Other (+325)Free Throw (+500)Dunk (+550)

An emphatic dunk to reach the milestone has been the preferred choice among bettors, accounting for 38.4 percent of the total bets and 38.8 percent of the money wagered on the prop.

However, James’ ankle ιnjury adds uncertainty to the equation, as the number of minutes he will play during the upcoming games remаins uncertain. James has emphasized the importance of his health and the team’s well-being throughout the season, stating that the team’s success is dependent on his overall condition. In 49 games this season, his 21st in the league, James has been averaging 24.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game.