2024-25 Bronny James Odds, Prop Bets and Predictions

Last week, the Los Angeles Lakers made headlines when they drafted LeBron James’ son – Bronny – with the 55th overall pick. The Bronny-to-LA move was hardly a surprise considering the younger James only did a couple of pre-draft workouts and reportedly rebuffed potential interest from most other suitors.

The move also did nothing to quell the notion that it’s actually LeBron – not Rob Pelinka, Jeanie Buss, or anybody else – pulling the strings in LA. The Lakers will reportedly sign Bronny to a fully guaranteed multi-year deal, which means he’ll be on the team’s roster to begin the upcoming 2024-25 campaign.

NBA betting sites will never pass up the opportunity to make a little cash with prop bets. You won’t find many player-specific props available for incoming rookies, but James is an exception. DraftKings Sportsbook is letting you wager on whether Bronny will achieve certain statistical milestones at some point during his first NBA season.

Below, I’ll break down each prop bet, analyzing the NBA odds and making predictions based on Bronny’s potential and past performance. It should be noted that these Bronny prop bets did not include a “No” betting option. So, your betting options are: to wager on the available odds or to skip the prop bet altogether.

Bronny James Odds 3+ Threes in any 2024-25 Regular Season Game (+120)

Had Bronny not been LeBron’s son, there’s likely no way he’d have been drafted at all. Frankly, a player with his stat line as a college freshman wouldn’t have even declared for the NBA Draft. In 25 games for an underwhelming USC team last season, James averaged just 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 0.8 steals per game. He averaged a shade south of 20 minutes a night and knocked down just 26.7 percent of his attempts from 3-point range.

While LeBron was an imposing physical presence by the time he was 17, that isn’t the case for his son. Bronny measured at just over 6’1″ at the combine, and he’s generously listed at 210 pounds. He’s not at all a similar player to his father, and he profiles as more of a defensive-minded wing than a future All-Star at the pro level.

With any of these Bronny James props you need to tell yourself a story. Is there a scenario that results in James ever playing significant minutes for the 2024-25 Lakers?

Unless the team is far worse than expected, Bronny is going to have a hard time finding minutes. The Lakers have a veteran-laden roster, and their ultimate goal is to maximize their championship window for as long as the elder James is still there. JJ Redick seems like he’ll be a no-nonsense coach, so he’s not just going to give Bronny a role unless he fares far better than expected in training camp and the preseason.

With odds at +120, this bet suggests a fairly achievable milestone. Frankly, I feel the opposite. Bronny didn’t knock down 3 3-pointers in a single game for the Trojans last season despite having a real role all year.

Bet: Do Not Wager 

Bronny James 15+ Points in any 2024-25 Regular Season Game (+120)

Scoring 15 or more points in a single game is another bet with +120 odds.

As mentioned, however, Bronny wasn’t a big scorer in college. His average of 4.8 points per game tells you all you need to know. He never averaged more than 14.8 points per game during his high school career, either.

If Bronny ever does get a chance to play real minutes, it will likely be in a game toward the end of the season that doesn’t have playoff implications. Or, the Lakers get hit with so many injuries that he’s simply one of the last healthy bodies standing.

Nobody can predict injuries, but the Lakers likely won’t have many meaningless games next season. Pelinka has yet to noticeably improve the team’s roster this offseason. LA finished 47-35 last year, which was good enough for the No. 7 seed and a play-in spot out West. The Western Conference only appears to be getting stronger, so it’s fairly likely that the Lakers will again find themselves battling to merely qualify for postseason play again in ’24-’25.

During his lone season at USC, Bronny reached the 15-point threshold exactly once. Even if he does find his way into some garbage time minutes on occasion, he’s not expected to be a focal point offensively. I think he’s going to have a very hard time putting up big numbers against legitimate NBA competition, and the value with this Bronny prop isn’t worth the risk at +120 odds.

Bet: Do Not Wager 

Bronny James # Threes in any 2024-25 Regular Season Game

• 4+ Threes (+550)
• 5+ Threes (+1200)

Considering I don’t think Bronny is all that likely to knock down even three 3-pointers in a single game, I’m certainly highly dubious of his chances to hit 4 or 5 at any point.

The only source of any allure here is the odds, as you’re getting a +550 number on James to drill four 3-pointers and +1200 odds on Bronny to hit at least five in a game once. If you want to roll the dice on a flier, I suppose you might as well shoot for the moon with the +1200 prop.

Bet: 5+ Threes (+1200)

Bronny James # Points in any 2024-25 Regular Season Game (+1200)

• 20+ points in a game (+1200)
• 25+ points in a game (+3000)

Bronny only reached 15 points once during his college season, and he failed to score 20 or more in any game.

The best-case scenario for Bronny are comparable players like Davion Mitchell and Tony Allen. These are low-usage wings who are in the league for their defense. James is fairly athletic and showed in college that he was a willing defender, so there’s a path to a permanent NBA job if he leans into his strengths.

Of course, guys like Mitchell and Allen weren’t scorers and rarely looked to create shots for themselves. Bronny’s lack of a physical profile means he’s not going to be able to barrel his way into the paint and score at will the way his father does. He’ll be a lot more reliant on his jump-shooting ability. Based on his college numbers, he’s not exactly Steph Curry from the perimeter, either.

I’ll be floored if James manages to score 20, let alone 25, points in a single game as a rookie.

Bet: Do Not Wager

Bronny James to Record a Double Double in any 2024-25 Regular Season Game (+3500)

This will not happen. There’s absolutely no way that Bronny ends up recording a double-double in the 2024-25 season. He’ll be lucky to even average double-digit playing minutes for the Lakers in his rookie year.

Bet: Do Not Wager

Bronny James Rookie of the Year Odds (+25000)

The 2024 draft class was hardly laden with headliners. The Hawks drafted French swingman Zaccharie Risacher with the No. 1 overall pick. Other big-name lottery selections included Alex Sarr (Wizards), Reed Sheppard (Rockets), Stephon Castle (Spurs), and Donovan Clingan (Blazers).

The Rookie of the Year race should be wide-open given the absence of a clear-cut frontrunner. Last season, Victor Wembanyama breezed his way to the award. Sarr (+350) is the early favorite, followed by Risacher (+450), Castle (+700), Zach Edey (+1100), and Sheppard (+1200).

Predictably, James has the longest odds of any player on the board at +25000. As I’ve reiterated, I’m having a very hard time imagining Bronny garnering much playing time for the Lakers with D’Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves entrenched as the lead guards. LA just handed a contract extension to Max Christie, while the team’s first round pick – Dalton Knecht (+1200 ROY odds) – will surely begin the year ahead of Bronny on the team’s depth chart.

James has a better chance than I do of winning Rookie of the Year next season, but it’s not by much. Check out our complete breakdown of the NBA Rookie of the Year odds, to see who we think will win. Hint: rather than betting money on Bronny to win this award, I’d recommend simply flushing that money straight down the toilet or going with our NBA ROTY prediction.

Bet: Do Not Wager