
Luka Dončić Makes Waves with Lakers: New Opportunities Ahead
Luka Dončić introduced as a Lakers player, discussing new betting odds following his recent trade.
It’s official: Luka Dončić is now a Laker.
On Tuesday, Dončić held his introductory press conference in Los Angeles and watched the Lakers face the Clippers that evening, with the Lakers emerging victorious at 122-97.
Following the trade, DraftKings Sportsbook has released several betting specials concerning Dončić’s performance. Here are a few notable ones:
Blockbuster Trade Specials: Luka Dončić
- Dončić 15+ rebounds in any 24-25 regular-season game: -125 (bet $10 to win $18 total)
- Last season, Dončić achieved this three times, with his most recent instance on Feb. 6, 2024, against the Brooklyn Nets where he collected 18 rebounds alongside 35 points and 9 assists.
- Dončić 50+ points in any 24-25 regular-season game: +275 (bet $10 to win $37.50 total)
- While Dončić hasn’t reached 50 points this season, he has scored 45 and 40 points in some games. Last season saw him scoring 50 or more points twice.
- Dončić 20+ assists in any 24-25 regular-season game: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
- He has recorded 20 assists in a game only once, on May 1, 2021, adding 31 points and 12 rebounds in that match. His highest this season stands at 15.
- Dončić 20+ rebounds in any 24-25 regular-season game: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
- His career-high for rebounds is 21, which occurred on Dec. 27, 2022, in a win over the Knicks where he also notched 60 points and 10 assists.
Triple-Double Specials
- 10+ triple-doubles in the 24-25 regular season: +120 (bet $10 to win $22 total)
- 15+ triple-doubles in the 24-25 regular season: +400 (bet $10 to win $50 total)
- 20+ triple-doubles in the 24-25 regular season: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
To date, Dončić has achieved three triple-doubles this season, compared to 21 last season. He is set to make his debut with the Lakers against Indiana this Saturday.