Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat Prediction & Picks 12/4/2024

• Date: December 4, 2024
• Venue: Kaseya Center

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Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat Win Probabilities

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Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers, sporting a 12-9 record, are set to face off against the Miami Heat, who are currently 9-10, in a Wednesday night showdown at the Kaseya Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET, with the Heat holding a slight edge in the betting markets as 2-point favorites.

Travel fatigue might be a factor for the Lakers, who have journeyed cross-country, crossing two time zones to reach Miami. Despite this, Los Angeles has shown resilience, winning 11 of their last 20 games. However, they are coming off a tough 109-80 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, which could influence their performance.

The Heat, on the other hand, have been solid at home recently, claiming victory in 3 of their last 4 games at the Kaseya Center. They too are looking to bounce back from a recent defeat, a 108-89 loss to the Boston Celtics.

From a betting perspective, the Heat's moneyline is set at -125, implying a 53% chance of winning, while the Lakers are at +105, translating to a 47% implied probability. For those eyeing player prop bets, Anthony Davis's Points and Rebounds market is drawing significant attention. The Over is set at 38.5 (-115), with sharp bettors seeing potential value in this line.

With both teams eager to rebound from their recent losses, this matchup promises to be a compelling contest. The Heat's slight home-court advantage and the Lakers' travel challenges add layers of intrigue to this midweek clash. Bettors and fans alike will be keen to see if the Lakers can overcome the odds or if the Heat will hold serve at home.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat Prediction

Final Score: Los Angeles Lakers 111.29 vs Miami Heat 115.91

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