NBA Betting Trends: How will LeBron James Score his 40,000th Point?

3-Pointer: +300 | Ticket% 9.6 | Handle%: 8.8

Three-pointers, slightly more favored than layups in odds, represent a modern twist to LeBron James's scoring arsenal. With close ticket and handle percentages to layups, a splash from deep would be a spectacular and fitting way for LeBron to achieve his milestone, reflecting his evolution as a player who has adapted to the changing dynamics of the NBA.

The King is shooting nearly 40 percent from beyond the arc, averaging 2.1 per game in 2023/34. If a triple is what brings the milestone, don't expect it to come from the corner. Of LeBron's 104 threes, only 12 have come from the right or left baseline.

Dunk: +550 | Ticket% 38.4 | Handle%: 38.8

The betting insights suggest a dunk as a highly anticipated method for LeBron James to score his 40,000th NBA point. James has 56 dunks on the season. 

With both the ticket and handle percentages leading the pack, fans and bettors alike are envisioning an iconic slam dunk to mark this historic achievement. This option captures the essence of LeBron's powerful and athletic play style.

Other: +325 | Ticket% 24.4 | Handle% 27.9

The "Other" category, intriguingly positioned with the second-highest ticket and handle percentages, encompasses any scoring method outside the more traditional shots. This could include a LeBron James 10-foot jumper, for example. 

Of LeBron's 456 field goals made this season, 47 were on shots from between five to 14 feet from the bucket.

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Free Throw: +550 | Ticket% 17.6 | Handle%: 16

Free throws, tied with dunks in terms of odds, present a quieter yet equally pivotal moment for LeBron James to reach his milestone. Though less dramatic, scoring from the free-throw line highlights LeBron's reliability and skill in clutch situations. The lower ticket and handle percentages reflect its perceived likelihood or perhaps its less spectacular nature.

On the season, James is a 74 percent free throw shooter and gets to the line 5.5 times per game. He's racked up 200 points in foul shots this season and over 8,000 in his career.

Lay Up: +250 | Ticket% 9.9 Handle% 8.5

The layup, offering the lowest odds, suggests it's the most expected method for LeBron James's milestone. Despite having the lowest ticket and handle percentages, a layup would be right on brand.

Nearly half of LBJ's field goals have been layups this season, where he shoots 61 percent from the floor.

3-Pointer: +300 | Ticket% 9.6 | Handle%: 8.8

Three-pointers, slightly more favored than layups in odds, represent a modern twist to LeBron James's scoring arsenal. With close ticket and handle percentages to layups, a splash from deep would be a spectacular and fitting way for LeBron to achieve his milestone, reflecting his evolution as a player who has adapted to the changing dynamics of the NBA.

The King is shooting nearly 40 percent from beyond the arc, averaging 2.1 per game in 2023/34. If a triple is what brings the milestone, don't expect it to come from the corner. Of LeBron's 104 threes, only 12 have come from the right or left baseline.