Heat vs. Lakers Prediction & Odds
The Heat are 4-point road favorites in L.A. against the Lakers at 10:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday night, while the total sits at 224.5. What’s the smart play when it comes to tonight’s matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
573 Miami Heat (-4) at 574 Los Angeles Lakers (+4); o/u 224.5
10:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Heat vs. Lakers Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 61% of public bettors are currently backing the Lakers when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Miami Heat DFS Spin
Jimmy Butler was disappointing on Monday as he only finished with nine points (2-for-8 FGs), two rebounds, six assists and two steals in a 110-100 win over the Clippers. Butler sat out Saturday, which was the second night of a back-to-back. Somebody must’ve forgotten to tell him to show up to this one. He scored a season-low while tying his season-low in shot attempts. He is generally one of the premier fantasy assets when he’s on the floor, and the major headache with him is how many games he misses. However, he may as well have sat this one out too. His steals made up for his otherwise lackluster night.
Los Angeles Lakers DFS Spin
LeBron James is questionable for Wednesday’s matchup with the Heat due to left ankle soreness. It would be a shame if King James missed the chance to deliver a third straight 40-point performance, especially since he’s facing his former team. Fantasy managers know the drill at this point, as James has been a fixture on the injury report for most of the season. We’ll keep an eye on his status leading up to Wednesday’s tip-off, but he’s played through injury more often than not.
Heat vs. Lakers NBA Betting Trends
Under is 11-4 in the last 15 meetings in Los Angeles
Over is 6-2 in Lakers last 8 overall
Under is 5-1 in Heat last 6 games playing on 1 days rest
Under is 4-1 in Heat last 5 games following a straight up win
Heat vs. Lakers NBA Prediction:
The Heat are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games versus the Lakers, are 4-1 against the number in their last five games overall and are 4-0 at the betting window in their last four games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. On the other side, the Lakers are 3-8-1 against the spread in their last 12 home games following ga road trip of seven or more days, are 7-19-1 against the number in their last 27 games versus a team with a winning record and are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous contest.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: MIAMI HEAT -4