The Lakers travel to South Florida after splitting the first two games of their current four-game road trip, capped by Monday’s lopsided 109-80 loss in Minnesota. The Heat return home after coming up winless on a recent two-game road trip, which closed with Monday’s 108-89 loss in Boston but have earned the win in three of their past four home contests.

The Heat are listed as 2.5-point home favourites on the Wednesday NBA odds. The Lakers trail as +110 underdogs on the NBA moneyline and the total is pegged at 215.5.

Lakers vs. Heat NBA Betting Odds

Wednesday’s matchup will be the first of two this season between these long-time rivals. The Heat swept last season’s two-game series with LA, including a narrow 108-107 win that extended their head-to-head win steak on home hardwood to four games. Overall, Miami has won six of eight regular season dates with the Lakers but has produced mixed results on the NBA odds, covering the spread in just four of their past nine matchups and just two of five at home.

The Heat has also been a massive betting disappointment this season. The club has covered in back-to-back games just once while compiling an 8-11 record against the spread and have won outright in just four of seven this season as home chalk. The Lakers have not done any better. In addition to losing five of seven, the Lakers are a dismal 2-9 ATS over their past 11 games and have covered in just two of 10 on the road.

Los Angeles Lakers

Points continue to come at a premium for the Lakers, who have averaged just 102.4 points during their 2-5 swoon while falling to defeat by double-digit margins three times over that stretch. And injuries have not helped matters. Anthony Davis is expected to suit up on Wednesday despite still struggling with a foot injury that has limited his effectiveness. The big man has reached 20 points just twice in six games but has still been a force in the paint while reaching double-digits in rebounds in six straight games. LeBron James has also struggled, averaging just 16.8 points over his past six games, capped by a season-worst 10-point performance in Minnesota on Monday night.

Miami Heat

The Heat are looking to rebound from their lowest-scoring performance of the season in Monday’s loss to the Celtics. The club averaged just 102.5 during their just completed road trip and have now scored 110 or fewer points in five of eight outings. Injuries have emerged as a major headache. Nikola Jovic has been ruled out for a sixth straight game with an ankle injury while veterans Jimmy Butler and Kevin Love remain listed as questionable. That has left Tyler Herro to carry the load on offence. The 24-year-old point guard has averaged 25 points per game over his past four outings but has topped 18 points just once in four home appearances.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Lakers vs. Heat?

• Regular Season

Lakers Team Leaders

LAL

Points	Anthony Davis 25.62
Assists	LeBron James 8.9
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 11.82
FG%	Jalen Hood-Schifino 100
Steals	Anthony Davis 1.28
Blocks	Anthony Davis 2.23

MIA

Points	Tyler Herro 23.98
Assists	Tyler Herro 5.14
Rebounds	Bam Adebayo 9.81
FG%	Keshad Johnson 58.3
Steals	Dru Smith 1.5
Blocks	Kel'el Ware 1

• Regular Season

Heat Team Leaders

LAL

Points	Anthony Davis 25.62
Assists	LeBron James 8.9
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 11.82
FG%	Jalen Hood-Schifino 100
Steals	Anthony Davis 1.28
Blocks	Anthony Davis 2.23

MIA

Points	Tyler Herro 23.98
Assists	Tyler Herro 5.14
Rebounds	Bam Adebayo 9.81
FG%	Keshad Johnson 58.3
Steals	Dru Smith 1.5
Blocks	Kel'el Ware 1

Injuries

L.A. Lakers

Anthony Davis (PF)

Prob Thurs Calf - 22 / 01 / 25

LeBron James (SF)

Prob Thurs Foot - 22 / 01 / 25

Anthony Davis (PF)

Prob Tue Calf - 20 / 01 / 25

LeBron James (SF)

Prob Tues Foot - 20 / 01 / 25

Austin Reaves (PG)

Ques Tues Knee - 20 / 01 / 25

Anthony Davis (PF)

Ques Sun Foot - 18 / 01 / 25

LeBron James (SF)

Prob Sun Foot - 17 / 01 / 25

Anthony Davis (PF)

Prob Wed Foot - 15 / 01 / 25

LeBron James (SF)

Prob Wed Foot - 15 / 01 / 25

Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)

Ques Sun Personal - 15 / 01 / 25

Miami

Jimmy Butler (PF)

Ques Mon Suspension - 22 / 01 / 25

Tyler Herro (SG)

Prob Thurs Groin - 21 / 01 / 25

Keshad Johnson (SF)

Ques Thur Shoulder - 21 / 01 / 25

Kel'el Ware (C)

Prob Wed Foot - 15 / 01 / 25

Bam Adebayo (C)

Ques Wed Back - 13 / 01 / 25

Kevin Love (PF)

Ques Mon Personal - 08 / 01 / 25

Tyler Herro (SG)

Ques Tues Knee - 07 / 01 / 25

Haywood Highsmith (SF)

Ques Mon Personal - 05 / 01 / 25

Jimmy Butler (PF)

Late Jan Suspension - 03 / 01 / 25

Terry Rozier (PG)

Out Wed Suspension - 01 / 01 / 25

Injuries

L.A. Lakers

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Anthony Davis (PF)	Prob Thurs	Calf - 22 / 01 / 25	1-2	2-1	+ -
Davis is battling a right calf soreness, but he is expected to feature in the lineup against the Celtics on Thursday.
LeBron James (SF)	Prob Thurs	Foot - 22 / 01 / 25	1-2	2-1	+ -
James is dealing with left foot injury, but he is projected to be active against the Celtics on Thursday.
Anthony Davis (PF)	Prob Tue	Calf - 20 / 01 / 25	1-1	2-0	+ -
Davis is managing a right calf soreness, but he is expected to feature in the lineup against the Wizards on Tuesday.
LeBron James (SF)	Prob Tues	Foot - 20 / 01 / 25	1-1	2-0	+ -
James is battling a left injury, but he is expected to feature in the lineup against the Wizards on Tuesday.
Austin Reaves (PG)	Ques Tues	Knee - 20 / 01 / 25	1-1	2-0	+ -
Reaves is nursing a knee injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Wizards on Tuesday.
Anthony Davis (PF)	Ques Sun	Foot - 18 / 01 / 25	0-1	1-0	+ -
Davis is hampered by a foot injury, and it is up in the air if he will play against the Clippers on Sunday.
LeBron James (SF)	Prob Sun	Foot - 17 / 01 / 25	0-1	1-0	+ -
James is nursing with a left foot injury, but he is likely to suit up against the Clippers on Sunday.
Anthony Davis (PF)	Prob Wed	Foot - 15 / 01 / 25	0-0	0-0	+ -
Davis is nursing a foot injury, but he is expected to be available versus the Heat on Wednesday.
LeBron James (SF)	Prob Wed	Foot - 15 / 01 / 25	0-0	0-0	+ -
James is hobbled by a foot injury, but he is expected to suit up Wednesday versus the Heat.
Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)	Ques Sun	Personal - 15 / 01 / 25	0-0	0-0	+ -
Finney-Smith is dealing with a personal matter, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Clippers on Sunday.

Miami

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Jimmy Butler (PF)	Ques Mon	Suspension - 22 / 01 / 25	1-2	2-1	+ -
Butler is facing a suspension, and it is unknown if he will be active against the Magic on Monday.
Tyler Herro (SG)	Prob Thurs	Groin - 21 / 01 / 25	1-2	2-1	+ -
Herro missed the last game dealing with groin injury, but he is projected to play against the Bucks on Thursday.
Keshad Johnson (SF)	Ques Thur	Shoulder - 21 / 01 / 25	1-2	2-1	+ -
Johnson is dealing with a shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Bucks on Thursday.
Kel'el Ware (C)	Prob Wed	Foot - 15 / 01 / 25	1-5	4-2	+ -
Ware is dealing with a foot injury, but he is expected to be available versus the Lakers on Wednesday.
Bam Adebayo (C)	Ques Wed	Back - 13 / 01 / 25	2-5	4-3	+ -
Adebayo is battling a lower back contusion, and it is up in the air if he will dress for Wednesday's matchup against the Lakers.
Kevin Love (PF)	Ques Mon	Personal - 08 / 01 / 25	3-7	5-5	+ -
Love is sidelined due to some personal reasons, and it is unclear if he will play Monday's game against the Clippers.
Tyler Herro (SG)	Ques Tues	Knee - 07 / 01 / 25	3-8	6-5	+ -
Herro is nursing a left knee contusion, and it is up in the air if he will take the court against the Warriors on Tuesday.
Haywood Highsmith (SF)	Ques Mon	Personal - 05 / 01 / 25	3-9	7-5	+ -
Highsmith has been out of lineup due to personal reasons, and it is unknown if he will face the Kings on Monday.
Jimmy Butler (PF)	Late Jan	Suspension - 03 / 01 / 25	4-9	8-5	+ -
Butler has been suspended for seven games for multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team over the course of the season.
Terry Rozier (PG)	Out Wed	Suspension - 01 / 01 / 25	5-9	8-6	+ -
Rozier is serving a one-game suspension for his role in an altercation against the Rockets, and he will sit out Wednesday's contest versus the Pelicans.