The Miami Heat (3-2) visit the LA Lakers (4-2) Sunday evening. Tip-off from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, is at 9:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Heat vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Split 1-1
The Heat had a 3-game winning streak snapped in their last game, a 107-101 road loss to the San Antonio Spurs Thursday as 5.5-point underdogs, with the Under (228) cashing. F Bam Adebayo had 31 points and 10 boards in a losing effort. They have been without star G Tyler Herro (foot, ankle) all season.
The Lakers return home after going 2-0 on their recent road trip. They have won 4 of their last 5 games after a season-opening loss. They beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-112 as 2-point road favorites Friday, with the Under (238.5) cashing. G Luka Doncic returned from a 3-game absence due to a finger injury and led the way with 44 points, 12 boards and 6 assists. F LeBron James (back) has been out all season and is likely 1-2 weeks away.
Heat at Lakers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:51 a.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML): Heat +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Lakers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Heat +4.5 (-105) | Lakers -4.5 (-115)Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)Heat at Lakers key injuries
Heat
G Tyler Herro (ankle) outG Kasparas Jakucionus (groin) outF Norman Powell (groin) questionableG Terry Rozier III (personal) out
Lakers
C Deandre Ayton (back) probableF LeBron James (sciatica) outF Maxi Kleber (abdominal) outF Adou Thiero (knee) outG Gabe Vincent (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Heat at Lakers picks and predictionsPrediction
Lakers 119, Heat 110
The Heat’s 2 losses are both on the road. The Lakers are only 1-2 at home this season but seem to have gotten their offense rolling, scoring 116 or more in 4 of their last 5. G Austin Reaves is blooming into a star, averaging 32 PPG early on. They are 4-0 when they sore more than 110 points this season.
Miami has allowed over 110 in 3 of 5 games so far.
Expect a Lakers win, but the spread is the better value.
PASS.
Three of the Lakers’ 4 wins have been by at least 5 points. They have covered the spread in all 4 of their wins.
The Heat are 4-1 ATS and 1-1 ATS in their losses.
BET LAKERS -4.5 (-115).
The Lakers’ first 3 games of the season all had more than 233 points. Their last 3 have not reached that total.
Three of the Heat’s 5 games have surpassed 233 and 1 of their 2 losses.
BET UNDER 233.5 (-105).
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