Lakers vs. Heat Prediction and Odds - Dec 28, 2022

The Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers meet in of the NBA at FTX Arena on Wednesday, starting at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Lakers vs. Heat, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

Who will win Lakers vs. Heat?

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Lakers-Heat NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Heat a 75% chance of defeating the Lakers.

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Lakers vs. Heat Odds

• Spread: Heat -9 (-105), Lakers +9 (-110)
• Moneyline: Heat -360, Lakers +330
• Total: Over/Under 229.5 (-105/-115)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Heat are -9 favorites versus the Lakers, with -105 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Lakers (+9) to cover the spread, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Heat at -360, which means you can risk $360 to win $100, for a total payout of $460, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at +330, where you can put down $100 to profit $330, earning a total payout of $430, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 229.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Lakers (+9) are a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 229.5-point Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Lakers vs. Heat

• Spread: Lakers +9 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (55% probability)
• Moneyline: Lakers @ +330 via DraftKings Sportsbook (2.2% edge)
• Total: Over 229.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and gambling intelligence to serve 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 because of the 2.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 229.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (-105) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Lakers vs. Heat Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Lakers vs. Miami at FTX Arena this Wednesday has the Heat winning 117-110.

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Lakers vs. Heat Player Props

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

DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at FTX Arena.

LeBron James is expected to lead the Lakers with 31 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, while Jimmy Butler is projected to finish with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the Heat.

Lakers Projected Box Score

• LeBron James: 31 PTS, 8 REB, 8 AST
• Russell Westbrook: 15 PTS, 6 REB, 7 AST
• Lonnie Walker: 14 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST
• Thomas Bryant: 13 PTS, 7 REB, 1 AST
• Austin Reaves: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST

Heat Projected Box Score

• Jimmy Butler: 24 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST
• Tyler Herro: 22 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST
• Bam Adebayo: 20 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST
• Victor Oladipo: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
• Max Strus: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Lakers vs. Heat on Wednesday December 28, 2022.

Lakers vs. Heat 2022 Game Info

Wednesday's matchup between the Heat and Lakers at FTX Arena is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami Heat
• Date: Wednesday December 28, 2022
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: FTX Arena

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