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Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
by Kennedy Kechula | in NBA Predictions
The LA Lakers will be at home against the Miami Heat next, as both teams seek a return to winning ways in the NBA. The two teams have compiled the seventh-best record in their respective conferences. Below is our prediction for this match.
The Lakers have lost their last three matches, falling to the Rockets and Mavericks away and to the Spurs at home. Against the Spurs, they were outclassed 126-102.
The Lakers were returning to league action after a brief postponement of their fixtures due to the wildfires in LA. J.J. Redick’s men have compiled a 20-17 record and could fall further from an automatic playoff slot with another defeat.
LeBron James is dealing with a foot issue and is listed as doubtful for this match.
The Heat have won the last three meetings with the Lakers. They blew them out by 41 points in the reverse match a month ago and will be confident of another victory.
Erik Spoelstra’s men are coming off a 109-98 loss away to the Lakers’ city rivals the Clippers. The loss, their 18th of the campaign, snapped a run of three straight wins.
Miami sits just two games above .500.
Jimmy Butler remains unavailable due to suspension while Bam Adebayo is questionable for this match with a back issue.
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The Best Betting Odds for Los Angeles Lakers v Miami Heat Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.54 | 2.55 |
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1.53 | 2.45 |
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1.49 | 2.61 |
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1.52 | 2.6 |
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1.53 | 2.6 |
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1.44 | 2.7 |
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1.53 | 2.45 |
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1.5 | 2.55 |
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1.5 | 2.7 |
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Who will win the Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat Basketball game?
Our prediction for the Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat match is: Miami Heat wins the match.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat game on 15/01/2025 of the current NBA season:
- Los Angeles Lakers has a 50.29% chance to pick up the win against Miami Heat according to Bet365 ⭐ with the odds of 1.54.
- There is a probability of 49.71% ⭐ for Miami Heat to win vs Los Angeles Lakers with odds of 2.7 at Vbet.
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Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat's standings in the NBA
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0.618 | 55 | 34 | 21 | 2 |
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Los Angeles Lakers - Miami Heat Key Points
- The Lakers have lost their last three games.
- The Lakers lost three of their last six home fixtures.
- In their last four outings, the Heat have managed three wins.
- Seven of the last nine matches between the Lakers and Heat were won by the latter.
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Our Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat Prediction
Our prediction for the LA Lakers v the Miami Heat is that the Miami Heat wins the match. The Lakers have hit a snag and are coming into this match having lost their last three fixtures. In the last two, they struggled to attain 100 points while being blown out.
They are likely facing another drubbing given the Heat's strong form. Miami have won three of their last four fixtures with all victories being away in the Western Conference. The Heat also have a strong record when up against the Lakers and are currently on a three-match winning run in this fixture.
If your team in the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat game takes a 20-point lead, you win!
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All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
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