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Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat NBA Odds, Predictions and Game Analysis (Wednesday, December 28th, 2022)

Posted by Eric Jones
December 28, 2022

The Miami Heat will remain at home as they play host to the Los Angeles Lakers at FTX Arena in Miami, Florida. Both teams are coming into this game with a winning record and they look forward to building on their success. Los Angeles is yet to make it past the .500 mark and they turned out to be a disappointment. The Miami Heat will have a good chance to win this game and cover the spread. The NBA betting picks today are updated online and the Miami Heat are predicted to win this game.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat

Date:	December 28, Wednesday
Time:	7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location:	FTX Arena in Miami, Florida.
TV Coverage:	NBA TV

Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat Betting Odds

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Lakers	+6.5 (-112)	TBD	+220	Place Bets
Heat	-6.5 (-110)	TBD	-270	Place Bets
Place Bets

Lakers to struggle against the Heat

The Los Angeles Lakers are struggling this season and they are holding a 14-20 record. The Lakers have not been performing well, but they still have a chance to make it to the top. Los Angeles is ahead of the Spurs and is coming off a victory against the Orlando Magic with a 129-110 final score. The Lakers are scoring an average of 115.7 points per game. From the defensive end, they are giving up 118 points to opponents.

Miami to win at home

The Miami Heat are scoring an average of 108.1 points per game and are giving up 109.2 to opponents. Miami won their last game with a final score of 113-110. Miami is holding a 17-17 record on the season and is trailing the Pacers. Jimmy Butler is the leader with 21.8 points per game. Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo are the other notable players on the team. Miami holds the upper hand in this game at home.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat Betting Analysis

The NBA betting sites are intact for the Miami Heat to win this game at home and cover the spread. Miami has a strong defense and they are way better with their passing game when compared to the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat Head-to-Head with Spread

LA Lakers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Lakers’ last 5 games.
LA Lakers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games. LA Lakers are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games against Miami. LA Lakers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against Miami.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Lakers’ last 7 games on the road. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami’s last 7 games.
Miami are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami’s last 6 games against LA Lakers.
Miami are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games at home. Miami are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games when playing at home against LA Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat CashBet Free Pick

The Lakers are trying to make it to the .500 mark but they seem to be lagging behind. Los Angeles is no match for the Miami Heat and they are not great with their defensive skills. The Lakers are predicted to struggle in this game.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat CashBet Best Bet: Los Angeles Lakers.