| MATCHUP | Miami Heat | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-2 | 4-2 |
| Where | crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA | |
| When | Sunday, November 2, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:30 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN Sun | |
The Miami Heat and LA Lakers meet Sunday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers Pick.
Miami Heat Betting Preview
The Miami Heat beat the Hornets, lost to the Spurs, and they play the Clippers next. The Heat have won 11 their last 17 regular season games.
The Miami Heat are averaging 125.4 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 24 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Bam Adebayo is averaging 23 points and 2.8 assists. Andrew Wiggins is the third double-digit scorer, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Miami Heat are shooting 40.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Miami Heat are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.4 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Timberwolves and Grizzlies, and they play the Trail Blazers next. The Lakers have won 10 of their last 15 regular season games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 117.5 points on 52.3 percent shooting and allowing 116.3 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 45.3 points and 11.7 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 32 points and 5.3 rebounds. Rui Hachimura is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 7.8 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 32.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 8.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Heat have lost seven of their last eight road games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Lakers have won seven of their last eight home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Heat have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 14 road games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Miami Heat will win
- The Lakers have lost five of their last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Heat have won three of their last four games as underdogs against the Lakers following a loss.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Heat have covered the spread in each of their last five road games following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lakers’ last five games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Heat’s last four road games following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Rui Hachimura ranks 14th amongst qualified players for FG% (59.3%) this season.
- Jake LaRavia ranks 12th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (47.6%) this season.
Miami Heat Player Facts
- Davion Mitchell ranks 9th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (9.7) this season.
- Kel’el Ware ranks 19th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (12.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (79.7).
- Only 25.1% of the Lakers’ scoring this season has come from beyond the three-point line – lowest mark in the league.
- The Heat rank 1st in the league for pace this season (105.8).
- The Heat rank 2nd in the league for points per game this season (125.4).
Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
The Lakers will be without Adou Thiero, Gabe Vincent, Maxi Kleber, and LeBron James.
The Heat will be without Tyler Herro, Terry Rozier, and Kasparas Jakucionis. Norman Powell is questionable with a groin injury.
Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
The Lakers are going to be favored at home, especially with the way Reaves and Luka are playing. The value is with the Heat and the points. The Heat have been one of the more impressive teams out of the gate with a top-10 offense and a top-10 defense, and they’re 4-1 ATS on the season. There’s also a chance Powell plays, which gives them the boost to what’s been an explosive offense. The Heat have also won 7 of the last 10 games against the Lakers, as it often feels they play with a bit of a chip on the shoulder, seeing LeBron across from them. Until the Heat show this pace and scoring ability is a fluke, I want the points where I can get them.