The Los Angeles Lakers followed through on expectations by drafting Bronny James with the 55th overall pick this past June, pairing him with his legendary father, LeBron James, this season.
Oddsmakers and bettors alike are curious as to how Bronny will fare in the NBA after his brief college career was further abbreviated by a scary cardiac issue. He struggled in the Vegas Summer League, averaging seven points per game on rough 32.3% field goal shooting. This preseason, Bronny shot 4-for-19 from the field, 0-7 from 3-point range, and 0-2 from the free throw line with five rebounds and one assist over five appearances (58 minutes).
It’s unclear if Bronny will earn a roster spot in the opening months or start out with the Lakers’ G-League affiliate team. But NBA betting sites are willing to open the market on season-long specials for the younger James, and we go over some of the options below.
Bronny James odds for 2024-25
DraftKings Sportsbook is starting small with specials, offering even +100 odds for Bronny to score 15-plus points in any game this season. The book also has odds of +900 for him to reach 20 points and +1600 odds for him to score 25-plus in any game. These odds are longer than at bet365 Sportsbook, which has +650 odds for him to score 20-plus and +3300 for him to score 30-plus in any game.
FanDuel Sportsbook is offering +400 odds on Bronny to hit four 3-pointers in a game, and DraftKings and bet365 both have the same number. At DraftKings, you’ll also see +1600 odds on Bronny to hit five 3-pointers in any game this season.
FanDuel has +2000 odds on Bronny to record eight-plus assists in a game, longer than the +1600 odds at DraftKings for the same bet. You can also get +2800 odds on Bronny to record 10-plus assists at DraftKings and +3000 odds on him to record a double-double. At bet365, a triple-double special is available for Bronny at +10000 odds.