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Latest LeBron James odds: Can LeBron score his 40,000th career point against the Nuggets, Thunder?


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LeBron James is closing in on history yet again. James is already the NBA's all time leading scorer, and he is just a few games away from becoming the first NBA player to score 40,000 career regular season points.

Currently sitting at 39,868 career points, James needs 132 more to reach the 40,000 point mark. To make the action even more interesting, NBA fans can wager on a number of markets surrounding LeBron's quest for 40,000. Let's take a look at what bets are available.

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What are the odds for when will LeBron James score his 40,000th career point?

NBA fans can bet on which opponent LeBron will score his 40,000th career point against. James is still 132 points away from 40,000, so oddsmakers are expecting him to need a handful of games to reach the historical number.

The list below shows Los Angeles' schedule over the next few weeks along with the odds on DraftKings Sportsbook correlated to James scoring his 40,000th career point in that game.

  • @ Spurs on Feb. 23 (1,000-to-1)
  • @ Suns on Feb. 25 (1,000-to-1)
  • @ Clippers on Feb. 28 (200-to-1)
  • vs Wizards on Feb. 29 (+1800)
  • vs Nuggets on March 2 (+260)
  • vs Thunder on March 4 (+170)
  • vs Kings on March 6 (+290)
  • vs Bucks on March 8 (+650)

    • The 39-year-old veteran is averaging 24.8 points per game this season, and he is shooting 52% from the field. If he continues on his scoring average each game, he will reach 40,000 points against the Thunder on March 4, so it's no surprise to see that game listed with the shortest odds at +170.

    But, if James has a couple low-scoring performances, it could take him a bit longer. Conversely, if he exceeds his scoring average a couple times, it could take him fewer games to reach 40,000. That's why DraftKings also gives bettors these two options on when LeBron's 40,000th point will occur:

  • vs Thunder on March 4 or BEFORE this game (-170)
  • vs Kings on March 6 or AFTER this game (+130)

    • This option is great for bettors who don't want to pick a singular game.

    How will LeBron James score his 40,000th career regular season point?

    No matter how he scores it, history will be made when LeBron converts on his 40,000th regular season point in the NBA. But for those who have a hunch on how he will score it, there is a betting option just for you.

    Along with betting on which game James will score his 40,000th point, you can also bet on how he will do so.

    While DraftKings gives bettors the option to choose between a 2-point field goal (-160), 3-point field goal (+260), and free throw (+390), FanDuel Sportsbook is a bit more specific:

  • Layup (+175)
  • 3-point field goal (+300)
  • Other (+320)
  • Free throw (+500)
  • Dunk (+550)

    • When betting on the latest LeBron James odds, keep in mind that odds can vary from sportsbook to sportsbook. In addition, odds are subject to change up until each game tips off.

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