Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [1/3/2024]

The Los Angeles Lakers will square off with the Miami Heat in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, commencing at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Wednesday's Heat vs. Lakers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Heat vs. Lakers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Wednesday's NBA matchup between the Heat and Lakers 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NBA picks.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Lakers a 67% chance of defeating the Heat, and our predicted final score has the Lakers winning 116-111.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and both the Heat and Lakers have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 228.5-point Over/Under also has a 51% chance of going under.

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Heat vs. Lakers Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Heat	Lakers
Spread	+5.5 (-115)	-5.5 (-105)
Moneyline	+166	-198
Total	o228.5 (-115)	u228.5 (-105)

• The Lakers are currently -5.5 favorites against the Heat, with -105 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Heat (+5.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -115.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at -198, which means you can risk $198 to win $100 for a total payout of $298 if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Heat at +166, where you can bet $100 to profit $166, earning a total payout of $266 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 228.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out all of the sports betting sites that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Heat vs. Lakers Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Lakers -5.5	-105
Moneyline	Lakers	-198
Total	Under 228.5	-105

Dimers' NBA best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Heat vs. Lakers Player Props

NBA prop bets are an enjoyable way to wager on Wednesday's Miami vs. LA Lakers matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We uss the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.

Tyler Herro is expected to lead the way for the Heat with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, while LeBron James is projected to have 27 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for the Lakers.

Heat Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Heat:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Tyler Herro	19	6	4	3
Bam Adebayo	19	10	6	0
Jaime Jaquez	15	5	3	1
Duncan Robinson	13	2	3	3
Kyle Lowry	11	4	4	2

Lakers Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Lakers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
LeBron James	27	9	8	2
Anthony Davis	25	12	4	0
Austin Reaves	15	5	5	2
Taurean Prince	12	3	2	3
Cam Reddish	10	3	2	1

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA betting trends for today's games.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so check this article for the latest betting insights ahead of the Heat vs. Lakers on Wednesday January 3, 2024.

Heat vs. Lakers Game Information

Wednesday's action 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 3, 2024
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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Conclusion

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