LiontipsMiami vs Lakers. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Miami secured only one victory in three latest matches. On December 27, the Heat managed to beat Minnesota (113:110) at home, in other games Florida team suffered defeats to Chicago (101:113) and Indiana (108:111). With 17 victories and 17 defeats, Miami team is at the 8th position of the Eastern conference.
Backup player Dewayne Dedmon is currently on injuried list. Team's leader on rebounds per game, Edris Adebayo is listed as Day-To-Day in game's preview. Caleb Martin also may miss the upcoming game.
In the most recent match the Lakers secured a victory over Orlando (129:110). Before that match, the Lakers had three consecutive defeats. Darwin Ham's men have lost to Phoenix (104:130), Sacramento (120:134) and Dallas (115:124). They also had a home defeat to Charlotte (130:134).
LeBron James might miss the upcoming game. 37-year old small forward was outstanding in three latest matches. In that period, four-time NBA champion scored 100 points.
Trends
СтавкаMiami: total over 113,5 points
Heat average 108 points per game
СтавкаLakers: total over 106,5 points
Lakers average 116 points per game
Tip and bets
Miami team is considered a clear favorite of the upcoming game. In the previous season teams exchanged victories in head-to-head matches. But the Lakers are not looking so great in the current season. Without James it will be incredibly tough for the Lakers to secure an away victory. Miami should be able to get a win.
Our prediction - Miami to win with a handicap of (-9.5) points
Head-to-head matches between the teams are always fun to watch. Miami average 110 points per game at home, while the Lakers score 115 per game on away. We are expecting a high-scoring game.
Our second bet is on total over 222.5 points
