I'm placing my bet on Patrick Beverley exceeding the 0.5 steals mark in the upcoming game against the Brooklyn Nets. 

Patrick Beverley of the LA Lakers is no stranger to steals on the court. He's currently averaging 0.9 steals this season and has had more than 0.5 steals in 25 games so far. His steals have been increasing over the last 10 games, averaging 1.0 steals, and over the last 5 games, he's averaging an impressive 1.6 steals. He's had more than 0.5 steals in 13 of his last 20 games, 7 of his last 10 games, and 8 of the last 5 games. 

Beverley has also had success against Brooklyn, with an average of 1.2 steals. Given his recent performance, I think it's likely that he'll exceed the 0.5 steals mark in this matchup. Beverley's defensive presence has been clear throughout the season, from his physicality with opponents, his knowledge of the game, and his ability to anticipate what his opponent will do. His lightning reflexes and competitive drive have enabled him to jump in and disrupt opposing plays and make steals that have been key in his team's success.

The addition of Anthony Davis to the Lakers has enabled Beverley to be more aggressive on defense. With Davis' presence, Beverley has more room to create turnovers and jump passing lanes. He's been able to be more active and assertive on defense and make plays that have been crucial in maintaining momentum and helping the Lakers win. 

The Lakers are playing a Brooklyn team that is coming off a win against the New York Knicks. With the Lakers looking to get back on track, Beverley is likely to be a major contributor to creating the defensive energy needed to get the win. He will be on the lookout for opportunities to steal the ball and break up plays. 

In conclusion, I'm placing my bet on Patrick Beverley exceeding the 0.5 steals mark in the upcoming game against the Brooklyn Nets. His steals are on the rise and he has had success against Brooklyn in the past. Beverley's defensive presence and his ability to anticipate plays will be an asset to the Lakers in their game against Brooklyn.