There is a lot going on in the Los Angeles Lakers locker room lately. Despite being listed as championship favourites heading into the season, they sit at 23-23 on the year and have lost four of their last six games. However, they were able to knock off the Orlando Magic by 11 points in their last game out. Next up is the Miami Heat, who are a tough opponent and are getting healthy at the right time. They have won six out of their last eight, but can they keep their momentum going?

Miami opened as a 5-point favourite on the NBA odds, with a total of 216.5.

Lakers vs. Heat NBA Betting Odds

The Lakers are 3-8 against the spread in their last 11 games played on a Sunday. They are also just 3-10 ATS in their past 13 games played when going up against a team with a winning percentage greater than .600 on the season. Los Angeles has been able to keep games high scoring though, with the over cashing out in six of their last eight games overall.

As for the Heat, they are 6-0 ATS in their past six games when coming into the matchup off an ATS loss. They are also 7-2 ATS in their last nine games overall. Similar to the Lakers, the over has been consistent for Miami. It has cashed out in seven of their last nine games when getting just one day of rest beforehand.

Los Angeles Lakers

We could finally be seeing Anthony Davis back on the court after suffering a knee injury a few weeks ago. He was officially ruled as questionable for this game but is still a game-time decision. Assuming Davis gets held out for precautionary reasons, the Lakers are left with LeBron James and Russell Westbrook to lead the way. James has carried this roster, averaging 28.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game. However, Westbrook hasn’t fit well into this offence so far and it has caused issues. He’s the current scapegoat for the team’s struggles but is coming off a nice 18-point, 11-rebound effort. We’ll see if he’s “turned a corner” as he says or if the Lakers struggles will continue.

Miami Heat

Kyle Lowry will unfortunately be ruled out for this contest due to personal reasons, but the Heat still have a lot of talent left to utilize for this game. For starters, Jimmy Butler is the lifeblood of this team. He averages 21.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game. He has gotten great help from Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo as well, making his job a lot easier. Herro has shaken off his sophomore slump and is averaging 20.7 points per game while shooting 38.8 per cent from three.

This team plays with a lot of chemistry from top to bottom, which is opposite of the Lakers, and they are so deep that their bench has shown an ability to outscore an opposing team’s starting lineup on occasion.

Miami is also the fourth-best defensive team in the league, which will probably cause the Lakers a lot of issues.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Lakers vs. Heat?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Lakers Team Leaders

LAL

Points	LeBron James 30.27
Assists	Russell Westbrook 7.05
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 9.85
FG%	Jemerrio Jones 66.7
Steals	Sekou Doumbouya 1.5
Blocks	Anthony Davis 2.25

MIA

Points	Jimmy Butler 21.39
Assists	Kyle Lowry 7.52
Rebounds	Bam Adebayo 10.07
FG%	Dewayne Dedmon 56.6
Steals	Jimmy Butler 1.65
Blocks	Bam Adebayo 0.79

LAL

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

MIA

Points	Jimmy Butler 25.6
Assists	Jimmy Butler 4.6
Rebounds	Bam Adebayo 7.75
FG%	Omer Yurtseven 66.7
Steals	Jimmy Butler 2
Blocks	Bam Adebayo 0.81

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Heat Team Leaders

LAL

Points	LeBron James 30.27
Assists	Russell Westbrook 7.05
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 9.85
FG%	Jemerrio Jones 66.7
Steals	Sekou Doumbouya 1.5
Blocks	Anthony Davis 2.25

MIA

Points	Jimmy Butler 21.39
Assists	Kyle Lowry 7.52
Rebounds	Bam Adebayo 10.07
FG%	Dewayne Dedmon 56.6
Steals	Jimmy Butler 1.65
Blocks	Bam Adebayo 0.79

LAL

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

MIA

Points	Jimmy Butler 25.6
Assists	Jimmy Butler 4.6
Rebounds	Bam Adebayo 7.75
FG%	Omer Yurtseven 66.7
Steals	Jimmy Butler 2
Blocks	Bam Adebayo 0.81

Injuries

L.A. Lakers

Talen Horton-Tucker (SG)

day-to-day Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22

Dwight Howard (C)

Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22

Carmelo Anthony (SF)

Out Sun Illness - 07 / 04 / 22

Anthony Davis (PF)

Out Sun Foot - 06 / 04 / 22

Russell Westbrook (PG)

Out Sun Shoulder - 06 / 04 / 22

Anthony Davis (PF)

Prob Tues Foot - 04 / 04 / 22

Wenyen Gabriel (SF)

Prob Sun Ankle - 03 / 04 / 22

Anthony Davis (PF)

Prob Sun Foot - 02 / 04 / 22

Carmelo Anthony (SF)

Prob Sun Illness - 01 / 04 / 22

Wenyen Gabriel (SF)

Ques Fri Ankle - 01 / 04 / 22

Miami

Max Strus (PG)

Ques Fri Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22

Gabe Vincent (SG)

Ques Fri Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22

Kyle Lowry (PG)

Ques Fri Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22

P.J. Tucker (SF)

Ques Fri Knee - 26 / 05 / 22

Max Strus (PG)

Prob Wed Hamstring - 25 / 05 / 22

Gabe Vincent (SG)

Prob Wed Hamstring - 25 / 05 / 22

Kyle Lowry (PG)

Prob Wed Hamstring - 25 / 05 / 22

P.J. Tucker (SF)

Prob Wed Knee - 25 / 05 / 22

Tyler Herro (SG)

Ques Fri Quadricep - 22 / 05 / 22

Max Strus (PG)

Prob Mon Hamstring - 22 / 05 / 22

Injuries

L.A. Lakers

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Talen Horton-Tucker (SG)	day-to-day	Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22	1-0	0-1	+ -
Horton-Tucker exited Sunday's game with a left ankle sprain, and he will not return.
Dwight Howard (C)	Out Sun	Rest - 10 / 04 / 22	1-0	0-1	+ -
Howard will not take the court for Sunday's contest versus the Nuggets as he will be given a day of rest.
Carmelo Anthony (SF)	Out Sun	Illness - 07 / 04 / 22	2-1	1-2	+ -
Anthony has been absent from the lineup during the past two games with a non-COVID-19 illness, and he will not play Sunday versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF)	Out Sun	Foot - 06 / 04 / 22	2-2	2-2	+ -
Davis has been held out of the previous two games with a right mid-foot sprain, and he will not suit up against the Nuggets on Sunday.
Russell Westbrook (PG)	Out Sun	Shoulder - 06 / 04 / 22	2-2	2-2	+ -
Westbrook has missed his second-straight game with a sore right shoulder, and he will not be active against the Nuggets on Sunday.
Anthony Davis (PF)	Prob Tues	Foot - 04 / 04 / 22	2-2	2-2	+ -
Davis is dealing with a right mid-foot sprain, but it is projected that he will line up for Tuesday's clash versus the Suns.
Wenyen Gabriel (SF)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 03 / 04 / 22	2-3	2-3	+ -
Gabriel is tending to a left ankle sprain, but he is projected to partake in Sunday's matchup with the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF)	Prob Sun	Foot - 02 / 04 / 22	3-3	3-3	+ -
Davis is dealing with a right mid-foot sprain, but it is projected that he will line up for Sunday's clash versus the Nuggets.
Carmelo Anthony (SF)	Prob Sun	Illness - 01 / 04 / 22	3-4	4-3	+ -
Anthony missed the previous game with a non-COVID illness, but it is expected that he will suit up Sunday against the Nuggets.
Wenyen Gabriel (SF)	Ques Fri	Ankle - 01 / 04 / 22	3-4	4-3	+ -
Gabriel is dealing with a left ankle sprain, and it is undetermined if he will dress for Friday's matchup with the Pelicans.

Miami

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Max Strus (PG)	Ques Fri	Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22	0-2	0-2	+ -
Strus is nursing a right hamstring strain, and it is unclear if he will play in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics.
Gabe Vincent (SG)	Ques Fri	Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22	0-2	0-2	+ -
Vincent is battling a left hamstring strain, and it remains to be seen if he will battle the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Kyle Lowry (PG)	Ques Fri	Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22	0-2	0-2	+ -
Lowry has a left hamstring strain, and his status for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics is in question.
P.J. Tucker (SF)	Ques Fri	Knee - 26 / 05 / 22	0-2	0-2	+ -
Tucker is dealing with some irritation in his left knee, and his status for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics is unclear.
Max Strus (PG)	Prob Wed	Hamstring - 25 / 05 / 22	0-2	0-2	+ -
Strus is nursing a right hamstring strain, but it is projected that he will face the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Gabe Vincent (SG)	Prob Wed	Hamstring - 25 / 05 / 22	0-2	0-2	+ -
Vincent is bothered by a left hamstring strain, but it is likely that he will face the Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference. finals.
Kyle Lowry (PG)	Prob Wed	Hamstring - 25 / 05 / 22	0-2	0-2	+ -
Lowry is dealing with a left hamstring strain, but it is projected that he will participate in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals.
P.J. Tucker (SF)	Prob Wed	Knee - 25 / 05 / 22	0-2	0-2	+ -
Tucker is managing left knee irritation, but it is anticipated that he will suit up in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Tyler Herro (SG)	Ques Fri	Quadricep - 22 / 05 / 22	1-3	2-2	+ -
Herro is hindered by a quad ailment, and it is unknown if he will face the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Max Strus (PG)	Prob Mon	Hamstring - 22 / 05 / 22	1-3	2-2	+ -
Strus is managing a strained right hamstring, but it is anticipated that he will suit up versus the Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals.