Lakers vs Heat Prediction and NBA Tips - 4 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 4, 2024, 3:10AM | Published: Jan 3, 2024, 2:47AM
The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Miami Heat in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, starting at 2:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves, the Lakers are looking to overcome a Heat team that includes Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo and Jaime Jaquez.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Lakers vs Heat game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Lakers vs Heat
Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's LA Lakers-Miami NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Lakers a 67% chance of beating the Heat at Crypto.com Arena.
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Lakers vs Heat: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Lakers $1.51, Heat $2.88
- Line: Lakers -4.5 ($1.86), Heat +4.5 ($2.06)
- Total (Over/Under 228.5 Points): Over $1.94, Under $2.02
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Lakers at $1.51 and the Heat at $2.88.
The Lakers are 4.5-point favourites against the Heat, with odds of $1.86 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Heat (+4.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.06.
The Over/Under for Lakers vs Heat sits at 228.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.94 and odds for the Under at $2.02.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Heat (+4.5) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the 228.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.
The best site to place a bet on the Lakers vs Heat game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other NBA fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Lakers vs Heat: Best Bets
- Head to Head: LA Lakers at $1.51 with Betfair (67% probability)
- Line: Heat +4.5 at $2.06 with Betfair (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 228.5 at $2.02 with Betfair (51% probability)
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Lakers vs Heat: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Heat at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday has the Lakers winning 116-111.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of LA Lakers vs Miami on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Lakers vs Heat: Player Props
Player props are an enjoyable way to bet on Lakers vs Heat without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
LeBron James is expected to lead the Lakers with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists, while Tyler Herro is projected to have 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the Heat.
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 27 | 9 | 8 |
| Anthony Davis | 25 | 12 | 4 |
| Austin Reaves | 15 | 5 | 5 |
| Taurean Prince | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| Cam Reddish | 10 | 3 | 2 |
Heat Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Herro | 19 | 6 | 4 |
| Bam Adebayo | 19 | 10 | 6 |
| Jaime Jaquez | 15 | 5 | 3 |
| Duncan Robinson | 13 | 2 | 3 |
| Kyle Lowry | 11 | 4 | 4 |
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Lakers vs Heat: Preview
The NBA game between the Lakers and Heat at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 2:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat
- Date: Thursday 4 January 2024
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our LA Lakers vs Miami predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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