2024 NBA odds: Lakers’ playoff chances; LeBron’s 40,000th point

National Basketball Association

Updated Feb. 20, 2024 3:07 p.m. ET

It’s been a historic season for LeBron James, and more milestones are ahead for the four-time NBA champion and MVP.

James led the Lakers to an undefeated record in the inaugural In-Season Tournament, earning MVP honors as Los Angeles beat the Indiana Pacers 123-109 for the title in Las Vegas on Dec. 9. During the tournament, James eclipsed 39,000 career points, after he had already passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38,387 points) as the NBA’s all-time regular-season leading scorer on Feb. 7 of last year.

James — with 39,868 career regular-season points — is expected to hit 40,000 in February or March.

As far as his team goes, prior to the 2024 NBA All-Star break, the Lakers were able to put together a good run, winning six of their last seven games to propel them to ninth in the Western Conference at 30-26.

The Lakers entered the season with +1200 odds to win the title. Their odds now sit at +3000 at DraftKings Sportsbook, despite their recent form.

Let’s take a look at the current odds from DraftKings Sportsbook for the Lakers and James this season:*

LeBRON JAMES TO SCORE 40,000th POINT: *

March 2 vs. Denver Nuggets: +180 (bet $10 to win $28 total)

March 4 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: +235 (bet $10 to win $33.50 total)

Feb: 29 vs. Washington Wizards: +380 (bet $10 to win $48 total)

March 6 vs. Sacramento Kings: +475 (bet $10 to win $57.50 total)

March 13 @ Sacramento Kings or after this game: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)

March 8 vs. Milwaukee Bucks: +1100 (bet $10 to win $120 total)

Feb. 28 @ Los Angeles Clippers: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)

March 10 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)

Feb. 25 @ Phoenix Suns: +10000 (bet $10 to win $1010 total)

Feb. 23 vs. San Antonio Spurs: +50000 (bet $10 to win $5010 total)

Feb. 22 @ Golden State Warriors: +100000 (bet $10 to win $10010 total)

Lakers win NBA title: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)

Lakers win Western Conference: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)

Lakers win Pacific Division: +15000 (bet $10 to win $1510 total)

Lakers make playoffs

Yes: +105 (bet $10 to win $20.50 total) | No: -130 (bet $10 to win 17.69 total)

LeBron James wins NBA MVP: +50000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total)

* odds as of 2/20/24

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