Heat vs. Lakers Prediction and Odds - Jan 4, 2023

The Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat clash in of the NBA at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, starting at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Heat vs. Lakers, plus our score prediction, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Heat vs. Lakers?

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Heat-Lakers NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Heat a 75% chance of getting the W against the Lakers.

More: Heat vs. Lakers Simulated 10K Times

Heat vs. Lakers Odds

• Spread: Lakers +8.5 (-108), Heat -8.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Lakers +300, Heat -350
• Total: Over/Under 223.5 (-110/-105)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lakers are +8.5 underdogs against the Heat, with -108 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Heat (-8.5) to cover the spread, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -110.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at +300, which means you can bet $100 to profit $300, earning a total payout of $400, if they win.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Heat at -350, where you can risk $350 to win $100, for a total payout of $450, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 223.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Lakers (+8.5) are a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 223.5-point Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Heat vs. Lakers

• Spread: Lakers +8.5 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook (53% probability)
• Moneyline: Lakers @ +300 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.4% edge)
• Total: Under 223.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (51% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Heat are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Lakers moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Heat vs. Lakers Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Miami vs. LA Lakers at Crypto.com Arena this Wednesday has the Heat winning 115-108.

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Dimers has full coverage of Wednesday's Heat-Lakers matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live scores.

Heat vs. Lakers Player Props

Prop bets are a great way to wager on Heat vs. Lakers without necessarily betting on the outcome of Wednesday's game itself.

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.

Jimmy Butler is expected to lead the Heat with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, while Russell Westbrook is projected to finish with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists for the Lakers.

Heat Projected Box Score

• Jimmy Butler: 23 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST
• Tyler Herro: 21 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST
• Bam Adebayo: 21 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST
• Kyle Lowry: 13 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
• Max Strus: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST

Lakers Projected Box Score

• Russell Westbrook: 17 PTS, 7 REB, 9 AST
• Thomas Bryant: 14 PTS, 8 REB, 1 AST
• Austin Reaves: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
• Dennis Schroder: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST
• Troy Brown: 9 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting analysis before Heat vs. Lakers on Wednesday January 4, 2023.

Heat vs. Lakers 2023 Game Info

Wednesday's game between the Lakers and Heat at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers
• Date: Wednesday January 4, 2023
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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