The Heat will play the Lakers on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2023-24 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers set for Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Miami Heat currently have a 91.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Los Angeles Lakers is 88.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Miami Heat - The Miami Heat currently have a 10-8 record as an away team. That standing puts them 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers start this matchup with a 11-4 record as a home team. They now rank 5th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Miami Heat currently rank 19th (113.0) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Los Angeles Lakers stand at 15th averaging 114.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 112.0 points against the Miami Heat, ranking them 22nd in the league. The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 15th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 114.7 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Miami Heat have notched a 7-0 Eastern Southeast Division division record, while the Los Angeles Lakers possess a 4-2 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Miami Heat have a 19-14 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 17-17 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, mateys! Brace yourselves for another clash on the high seas...err, basketball court. The Miami Heat be sailin' into the Los Angeles Lakers' home port on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 in this thrilling matchup of the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
When it comes to the fans in the Lakers' arena, ye can expect pandemonium. They be roarin' like a thunderous tempest, makin' the ground quake beneath their feet. The Lakers faithful be boastful and rowdy, supportin' their team with fervor unmatched in all the seven seas.
The Miami Heat, with a 19-14 overall record, be lookin' to continue their hot streak. They be undefeated in the Eastern Southeast Division, goin' 7-0 so far this season. The Los Angeles Lakers, on the other hand, be sittin' at a 17-17 overall standing, with a 4-2 record in the Western Pacific Division.
Both teams be scorin' at a fast and furious pace. The Heat be averagin' 113.0 points per game, while the Lakers be just a whisker ahead with 114.2 points per game. It be a battle of firepower, with no quarter given nor asked.
So, me hearties, see you courtside at today's game. Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks. And as ye wait for tip-off, take a gander at this game's prop bets below. Hoist the anchor, raise the sails, and let the game begin!
Best Heat at Lakers Odds
| Underdog Miami Heat | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Miami Heat | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Lakers are -5.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Miami Heat are +5.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 228.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 228.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Miami Heat are the +180 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Heat
Lakers
1/03/24 10:10pm EST | +5.5 -110-5.5 -110 |
Underdog Miami Heat - Miami Heat bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +5.5 Miami Heat underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -5.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Miami Heat at Los Angeles Lakers Prop Bets
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Heat
Lakers
Game to Overtime
1/03/24 10:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
MIA at LAL 1/03/24 10:10pm EST | 117.5 o -110117.5 u -115Bet |
Heat
Team Total Points
MIA at LAL 1/03/24 10:10pm EST | 111.5 o -120111.5 u -110Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points Scored
MIA at LAL 1/03/24 10:10pm EST | 29.5 o +10529.5 u -140Bet |
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Bam Adebayo
Points Scored
MIA at LAL 1/03/24 10:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -120Bet |
Cam Reddish
Points Scored
MIA at LAL 1/03/24 10:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -120Bet |
Jaime Jaquez Jr
Points Scored
MIA at LAL 1/03/24 10:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Jarred Vanderbilt
Points Scored
MIA at LAL 1/03/24 10:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1105.5 u -120Bet |
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Kyle Lowry
Points Scored
MIA at LAL 1/03/24 10:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -125Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
MIA at LAL 1/03/24 10:10pm EST | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
Taurean Prince
Points Scored
MIA at LAL 1/03/24 10:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet |
Tyler Herro
Points Scored
MIA at LAL 1/03/24 10:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
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Anthony Davis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at LAL 1/03/24 10:10pm EST | 45.5 o -12045.5 u -110Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at LAL 1/03/24 10:10pm EST | 26.5 o -10526.5 u -125Bet |
Bam Adebayo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at LAL 1/03/24 10:10pm EST | 37.5 o -11537.5 u -115Bet |
Cam Reddish
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at LAL 1/03/24 10:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11513.5 u -115Bet |
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Jaime Jaquez Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at LAL 1/03/24 10:10pm EST | 23.5 o -13023.5 u -105Bet |
Jarred Vanderbilt
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at LAL 1/03/24 10:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
Kyle Lowry
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at LAL 1/03/24 10:10pm EST | 15.5 o -12015.5 u -110Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at LAL 1/03/24 10:10pm EST | 43.5 o -12043.5 u -110Bet |
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Taurean Prince
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at LAL 1/03/24 10:10pm EST | 15.5 o -12515.5 u -105Bet |
Tyler Herro
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at LAL 1/03/24 10:10pm EST | 33.5 o -13033.5 u +100Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xp - Los Angeles Lakers | 47 | 35 | 0.573 | +17.0 | 28-14 | 19-21 | 7-10 | 27-25 | 118.0 | 117.4 | +0.6 | W2 | 7-3 |
| xp - Miami Heat | 46 | 36 | 0.561 | +18.0 | 22-19 | 24-17 | 13-3 | 32-20 | 110.1 | 108.4 | +1.7 | W2 | 7-3 |
Miami Heat & Los Angeles Lakers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Miami Heat Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Heat | +6600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +2200 Bet |
Miami Heat & Los Angeles Lakers Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 at 10:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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