The LA Lakers and Miami Heat meet Thursday in NBA action at the Kaseya Center. Here’s a Heat vs. Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Heat vs. Lakers Pick.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Nuggets and Rockets and play the Magic next. The Lakers have won 20 of their last 29 games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 116.5 points on 49.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.3 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 32.8 points and 8 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 24 points and 4.8 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.1 rebounds per game.
Miami Heat Betting Preview
The Miami Heat lost to the Magic and Hornets, and they play the Rockets next. The Heat have won 11 of their last 16 games.
The Miami Heat are averaging 120.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 116.8 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 22.5 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Tyler Herro is averaging 21.5 points and 3.8 assists. Bam Adebayo is the third double-digit scorer, and Andrew Wiggins is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Miami Heat are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Miami Heat are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47 rebounds per game.
Why the Miami Heat will win
- The Heat have won each of their last seven games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last five games at Kaseya Center.
- The Heat have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last seven games.
- The Heat have lost three of their last four games as home favorites following a road loss.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games.
- The Heat have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Lakers teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Heat’s last eight home games following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Lakers’ last six road games against the Heat following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Miami Heat Player Facts
- Davion Mitchell has recorded 14 games with 4+ assists and zero turnovers this season—the most of any player in the league.
- Kel’el Ware is one of only two players in the league to have recorded 5+ steals in consecutive games this season.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Luka Doncic ranks 1st amongst qualified players for points per game (33.0) this season.
- Deandre Ayton ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (67.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Heat rank 1st in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (93.6).
- The Heat rank 1st in the league for Q1 points per game this season (31.6).
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.6).
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for field goal percentage this season (50.0%).
Heat vs Lakers Injury Report
The Heat will be without Terry Rozier and Andrew Wiggins. Jamie Jaquez Jr. is questionable.
Maxi Kleber is out for the Lakers.
Heat vs Lakers Prediction
The Heat should have the edge at home, where they’ve won 23 games and have the rest advantage. The Lakers also have a history of sitting guys on the end of a back-to-back. LeBron also likes to sit out when going back to Miami. This will be their third game in four days. However, the value is with the Lakers and the free bucket.
The Lakers are coming off two massive wins over the Rockets and are now 9-1 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. The Lakers have positioned themselves in the third seed in the West and are playing their best ball at the right time. The Heat are still hit or miss depending on the side of the bed they wake up on. Give me the bucket.