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Miami Heat (20-18) vs. LA Lakers (20-17)
January 15, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: LA Lakers -3.5; Over/Under: 217.5
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The Miami Heat pay a visit to the Los Angeles Lakers at the crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night. Here’s a Lakers vs Heat Prediction. This article will include a Lakers vs Heat Pick.

Miami Heat

The Miami Heat haven’t been at their best lately as they’ve lost four of their past seven games overall. The Heat will be looking to bounce back after having their three-game win streak halted by the Clippers in a 109-98 road defeat on Monday. Tyler Herro led the team with 32 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists, Kel’el Ware added 19 points with 13 rebounds off the bench while Terry Rozier chipped in with 11 points and seven rebounds. As a team, the Heat shot 38 percent from the field and 17 of 52 from the 3-point line. The Heat poured in 35 points in the first quarter to take the early lead, but it only lasted until the third quarter, where the Heat got outscored by 36-20 to see the Clippers run away with it.

Los Angeles Lakers

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers have been in a rut, as they’ve lost four of their last six games overall. The Lakers will be hoping to avoid a fourth straight defeat after getting trampled by the Spurs in a 126-102 loss on Monday. Anthony Davis led the team with 30 points, 13 rebounds, and two blocks, LeBron James added 18 points with eight assists while Austin Reaves chipped in with 12 points and eight assists. As a team, the Lakers shot 44 percent from the field and 14 of 44 from the 3-point line. The Lakers poured in 36 points in the second quarter to take an 11-point lead, only to get completely dominated by 73-40 in the second half to suffer one of their worst defeats of the season.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

  • The home team has won seven of the last eight games between the Heat and Lakers.
  • The Heat have lost four of their last five games at Crypto.com Arena against Lakers teams that held a winning record.
  • The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last four home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.

Why the Miami Heat will win

  • The underdogs have won each of the last four games between the Heat and Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
  • The Lakers have lost six of their last eight games as favorites after losing as favorites.
  • The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the last four games between the Heat and Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
  • The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games after losing as favorites.

Total Points Facts

  • Eight of the Lakers’ last nine games against Southeast Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Each of the Heat’s last four games has gone UNDER the total points line.

Lakers vs Heat Prediction

The Heat are keeping an eye on Bam Adebayo, who is questionable, while the Lakers are still missing Jalen Hood-Schifino with Bronny James listed as questionable. This is a game where you should check the lineups before tipoff, but you couldn’t back either team with too much confidence, so I would just take any points I can get in what should be a close one.

Peter Tran's Free Pick: Miami +3.5

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Peter Tran

Peter Trans is an acclaimed Expert NBA Handicapper, renowned for his insightful analysis and predictions in the world of professional basketball. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the game, Peter has established himself as a trusted authority among basketball enthusiasts and bettors alike. His expertise is showcased on SportsChatPlace.com, where he provides in-depth game analyses, betting tips, and forecasts that are both highly informative and remarkably accurate.

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