If you’re on the hunt for predictions regarding Lakers vs. Heat, look no further. The Heat are hitting the road to challenge the Lakers on Wednesday, Jan 3 at 10:00 ET. Currently, the total is 227.5, with the Lakers being favored by 5.5. Keep reading to get our Lakers vs. Heat player props and predictions.
Lakers vs. Heat Odds
- Spread: Lakers -5.5
- Total 227.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Jan 3
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles CA
- TV: ESPN
Heat Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Heat have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road games, Miami has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 111 points per game.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Heat have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
Lakers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Lakers have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
Can the Heat Grab a Win on the Road?
The Heat come into their game against the Lakers with a 19-14 record, going 6-4 in their last ten games. As of now, they are 4th in the Eastern Conference and are leading the Southeast division.
In their most recent game, the Heat scored a total of 104 points vs. the Clippers. They shot 42.2% from the field and made 11 three-pointers. On the season, the Heat are shooting 47% from the field which ranks 18th in the nation. When it comes to three-pointers, they are 2nd in percentage and 13th in makes.
So far this season, the Miami Heat are giving up 112.0 points per game, which is 9th in the NBA. On the road, they have been even better, allowing just 108.3 points per contest, which is 1st in the league.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, Miami has given up 13.5 made threes per game, which is 19th in the NBA. Overall, opponents are shooting 37.3% from deep against the Heat.
One area where Miami has excelled defensively is at the free-throw line. They are 4th in the NBA in made free-throws allowed at 20.7 per game.
Will Los Angeles Win at Home?
Coming into their matchup with the Heat, the Lakers have an overall record of 17-17 and have gone 1-2 in their last three games. In conference play, the Lakers are 13-11 while going 4-6 in non-conference games.
In their most recent game, the Lakers scored 109 points and shot 47.6% from the field. This is below their season average of 114.2 points per game. When it comes to shooting threes, the Lakers are hitting just 35% on the season. They are averaging 30.4 three-point attempts per game and are making 18.6 free-throws per game.
At home this season, the Lakers have been one of the best defensive teams in the league, allowing just 107.5 points per game, which is 3rd in the NBA. Overall, the Lakers are 16th in the league in points allowed per game at 114.7.
One area where the Lakers have excelled this season is in terms of free throws allowed. They are 2nd in the league in made free throws allowed per game at 19.7.
Over their last five games, the Lakers have struggled defensively, allowing 119 points per game, which is 21st in the league over that span.
Lakers vs. Heat Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Tyler Herro and his points prop of 23.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -108 while the under is at -125. In this game against the Lakers, we suggest betting on the under for Tyler Herro and his points prop set at 23.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 21.
- The Prop: Tyler Herro Under 23.5 Points (-125)
Lakers vs. Heat Predictions
As the underdogs with a spread of +5.5, we recommend going with the Heat on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 227.5, and our model predicts the Heat and Lakers to score a combined 232 points. We recommend betting on the over.
The Pick: Heat +5.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook
