Lakers vs. Heat Prediction & Odds
The struggling Lakers are catching seven points as a road underdog in Miami where they’ll take on the Heat at 7:30 p.m. ET. Is there more value in the total than either side?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
539 Los Angeles Lakers (+7) at 540 Miami Heat (-7); o/u 226
7:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, December 28, 2022
FTX Arena, Miami, FL
Lakers vs. Heat Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 78% of public bettors are currently backing the Heat 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.
Los Angeles Lakers DFS Spin
LeBron James accounted for 28 points (12-of-24 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals in Tuesday’s win over the Magic. James had a rough night from the perimeter, missing all seven of his 3-point attempts, but he got much of what he wanted when driving to the basket. A top 20 player in 9-cat formats for the season, James is providing 1st-round value since Anthony Davis went down with a foot injury. Expecting this production level from someone who will turn 38 in three days may be a bit much, but if anyone’s capable of coming through, it’s James. The Lakers are back in action Wednesday night in Miami.
Miami Heat DFS Spin
Kyle Lowry (left knee soreness) is not on the injury report for Wednesday’s game against the Lakers. Lowry played 33 minutes in Monday’s win over the Timberwolves and should be in line for a similar workload Wednesday night. Lowry has been a solid fantasy option when healthy, providing 6th-round, per-game value in 9-cat formats.
Lakers vs. Heat NBA Betting Trends
Lakers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games
Lakers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall
Heat are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall
Lakers vs. Heat NBA Prediction:
The over is 4-0 in the Lakers’ last four games overall, is 6-0 in their last six road games and is 20-6 in their last 26 road games versus a team with a winning home record. On the other side, the over is 5-1 in the Heat’s last six games versus a team with a losing record, is 9-3 in their last 12 home games and is 7-2 in their last nine games versus an opponent with a winning percentage below .400.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: LAKERS/HEAT OVER 226