The Miami Heat (9-10) are slight 1.5-point favorites at FanDuel as they host the Los Angeles Lakers (12-9) on Wednesday in a fascinating regular season battle. The Heat will look to bounce back after two straight losses, while the Lakers have lost five of their last seven games. Who will emerge with a win on Wednesday night? Let’s dive into the matchup and find out.
Lakers vs Heat Odds Tonight
Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat, Dec. 4, 7:30 pm ET
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | +1.5 (-108) | +110 | O217.5 (-110) |
| Miami Heat | -1.5 (-112) | -130 | U217.5 (-110) |
Odds as of Dec. 4 at FanDuel
Lakers vs Heat Picks Tonight
Miami Heat -1.5 (-112) at FanDuel
The Lakers have found an offensive resurgence under first-year head coach J.J. Redick this season, ranking 10th in offensive rating. However, the Heat have a stout defense as usual, ranking 11th in defensive rating. Anthony Davis is in the midst of an excellent season, averaging 27.8 points on 54.2% shooting, but Heat center Bam Adebayo is a perfect defensive counter inside.
Meanwhile, the Heat offense has been underwhelming, ranking just 20th in offensive rating. However, the Lakers are vulnerable on defense, ranking 24th in defensive rating and allowing 52.2 points per game in the paint, the fourth-most in the NBA. Jarred Vanderbilt’s continued injury absence has robbed the team of perhaps its best point-of-attack defender.
While Jimmy Butler’s status is up in the air, the Heat have a deeper roster in this matchup. Tyler Herro should succeed against an underwhelming Lakers backcourt, while Miami has plenty of shooting upside off the bench to keep them afloat on offense while the defense takes over. The Heat look like the stronger bet to win this game at home.
Will Jimmy Butler Play on Wednesday?
Jimmy Butler has struggled to stay healthy this season, and he popped up with another injury earlier this week as he was ruled out of Monday’s game against the Celtics with a knee issue. The right knee is the same one he injured late last season when he sprained his MCL during the NBA play-in tournament. He’s currently listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game.
Lakers vs Heat Prop Bet Tonight
LeBron James Under 21.5 Points (-113) at FanDuel
LeBron James has struggled to score at a high rate in recent games, finishing with 20 or fewer points in five of his last six outings. Overall, he’s cleared 21.5 points in just eight of 21 games (38%) this season. The Miami Heat have been a stingy defense, allowing just 21.73 points per game to opposing power forwards (7th-fewest). Expect James to continue his lower-scoring output as he looks to facilitate for his team as a playmaker.
Lakers vs Heat Betting Trends
- D’Angelo Russell has scored 16+ points in four straight games
- Anthony Davis has secured a double-double in ten of his last eleven games
- Bam Adebayo has hit 1+ 3PM in nine of his last ten games
