The Miami Heat (20-18) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers (20-17) on Wednesday, January 15th. This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and televised on SN-LA. Both the Heat and Lakers will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00 ET.

Heat vs Lakers

The Heat Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Heat dropped to 20-18 on the season after a 109-98 road loss to the Clippers on Monday. Miami entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 207 points fell short of the 216.5-point line.

Miami got off to a strong start, leading 35-28 after the 1st quarter, but their offense stalled in the 2nd, scoring just 13 points. The Clippers took control with an 11-0 run, and a 36-point 3rd quarter put Miami in a 79-68 hole heading into the 4th, where both teams scored 30 points.

The Lakers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Lakers fell to 20-17 on the season after a 126-102 loss to the Spurs on Monday. Los Angeles, who were -4 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 228 points went over the pre-game line of 220.5.

After taking a 62-53 lead into halftime, the Lakers were outscored 36-27 in the 3rd quarter. The Spurs then went on a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 84-76 to 94-76, and finished the game by outscoring the Lakers 37-13 in the 4th quarter.

Heat Offense Breakdown

In their 109-98 loss to the Clippers, the Heat shot just 38.8% from the field, though they did connect on 17 threes, despite a below-average 32.7% shooting from deep. Tyler Herro led the way with 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists, hitting 4 threes at a 30.8% rate.

Kel’el Ware added 19 points and 13 rebounds, making all 3 of his three-point attempts and scoring 13 points in the 4th quarter. Terry Rozier contributed 11 points, with 6 coming in the opening period.

Lakers Offense Breakdown

In the Lakers’ 126-102 loss to the Spurs, Anthony Davis led the way with 30 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 72.2% from the field. LeBron James added 18 points and 8 assists, hitting 63.6% of his shots.

The Lakers made 14 threes, but shot just 31.8% from deep and 44.8% overall. Austin Reaves contributed 12 points, despite shooting 30.8% from the floor.

Heat Team Defense

Defensively, the Heat had a strong 2nd quarter, holding the Clippers to just 15 points, but they struggled in the 3rd, giving up 36 points in a 109-98 loss. Overall, Miami allowed Los Angeles to shoot 48% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Heat allowed 13 made threes on 36% shooting. They sent the Clippers to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6. Miami finished with 40 defensive rebounds, gave up 7 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals.

Lakers Team Defense

Defensively, the Heat shined in the 2nd quarter, holding the Clippers to just 15 points, but they struggled in the 3rd, giving up 36 points. Overall, they allowed 109 points on 48% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, Miami allowed 13 threes on 36% shooting. They sent the Clippers to the line 10 times, where they made 6 free throws. The Heat gave up 7 offensive rebounds while recording 7 steals and 3 blocks.

Heat vs Lakers Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Heat have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 108 points per game in this stretch.
• When looking at their past three home matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 109 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
• The last five games that Miami was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
• The last ten games that Los Angeles was favored, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 5-5 straight up.

Heat vs Lakers Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Lakers to win, and have the projected score sitting at 125-111. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Lakers at -4.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 217.5 and our model has the Heat and Lakers finishing with a combined 236 points. Our pick is to take the over.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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