How to Bet LeBron James vs. the Grizzlies in Game 3

The NBA Playoffs are rolling, and we're turning our attention to the Lakers vs. Grizzlies Game 3 to determine how to bet NBA player props with LeBron James vs. Dillon Brooks. Dillon Brooks made headlines this week when he stated "I don't respect no one until they give me 40". That sounds like a challenge to us.

If you're going to bet LeBron James, we are here to help. A Ladder Play may be the best way to do so in Game 3. A Ladder Play is simply betting on a prop at multiple lines with the odds getting progressively bigger the further up the ladder you go. Here's how to do it:

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Which bets should you make?

If you're looking to bet LeBron James to have a huge night against the Grizzlies, we recommend taking a series of three plus money bets and adding them together in a Ladder Play. This is how it works:

BET #1: LeBron James To Score 30+ Points (+115 on FanDuel)

The first bet is LeBron to eclipse 30 or more points. His regular Points prop total is set at -28.5 (-125), but starting the first leg of our ladder in plus money is a better way to begin to maximize profits on a big night and minimize risk.

BET #2: LeBron James To Score 35+ Points (+340 on FanDuel)

The second bet is LeBron to total 35 or more points. This is where the bet starts climbing. It's not out of the question, as LeBron has scored 35 or more points in two of his last four games. With the added motivation from Brooks' comments, and the Lakers back at home, we like his chances.

BET #3: LeBron James To Score 40+ Points (+700 on FanDuel)

The final leg of the Ladder Play is LeBron to score 40 points. As Brooks himself said, he doesn't respect anyone who doesn't give him 40. If James wants to enter that magical threshold of respected figures in Dillon Brooks' imagination, this is the number he needs to hit Saturday night. At +700 odds, this is the best value on the board, and if all three hit, you'll be raking in the profits.

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