The Lakers will play the Heat on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 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 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat set for Wednesday, December 4th, 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 Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 90.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Miami Heat is 90.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 5-6 record as an away team. That standing puts them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Miami Heat - The Miami Heat start this matchup with a 4-4 record as a home team. They now rank 8th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 17th (112.3) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Miami Heat stand at 20th averaging 110.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 114.9 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, ranking them 8th in the league. The Miami Heat currently rank 20th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 109.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have notched a 2-2 Western Pacific Division division record, while the Miami Heat possess a 3-1 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have a 12-9 overall record, while the Miami Heat have a 9-10 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, Lakers face Heat in battle on Wednesday in Miami...Fans be rowdy in venue, ready for clash of titans...Lakers stand at 12-9, Heat at 9-10 in regular season...Lakers hold 2-2 division record, Heat stand at 3-1...Average points per game: Lakers 112.3, Heat 110.1...See you courtside at today's game...Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks...Look at this game's prop bets below.
Best Lakers at Heat Odds
| Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite Miami Heat |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite Miami Heat |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Miami Heat are -2.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Lakers are +2.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 216.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 216.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Miami Heat are the -155 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Los Angeles Lakers are the +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Lakers
Heat
12/04/24 7:40pm EST | +2.5 -105-2.5 -115 |
Underdog Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +2.5 Los Angeles Lakers underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Miami Heat - Miami Heat bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -2.5 Miami Heat favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Lakers at Miami Heat Prop Bets
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Lakers
Heat
Game to Overtime
12/04/24 7:40pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
LAL at MIA 12/04/24 7:40pm EST | 107.5 o -110107.5 u -115Bet |
Heat
Team Total Points
LAL at MIA 12/04/24 7:40pm EST | 109.5 o -120109.5 u -110Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points Scored
LAL at MIA 12/04/24 7:40pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
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Austin Reaves
Points Scored
LAL at MIA 12/04/24 7:40pm EST | 14.5 o -12514.5 u -105Bet |
Bam Adebayo
Points Scored
LAL at MIA 12/04/24 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
D'Angelo Russell
Points Scored
LAL at MIA 12/04/24 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -13015.5 u +100Bet |
Dalton Knecht
Points Scored
LAL at MIA 12/04/24 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
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Duncan Robinson
Points Scored
LAL at MIA 12/04/24 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1159.5 u -120Bet |
Gabe Vincent
Points Scored
LAL at MIA 12/04/24 7:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1054.5 u -125Bet |
Haywood Highsmith
Points Scored
LAL at MIA 12/04/24 7:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1156.5 u -120Bet |
Jimmy Butler
Points Scored
LAL at MIA 12/04/24 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
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LeBron James
Points Scored
LAL at MIA 12/04/24 7:40pm EST | 21.5 o -16021.5 u +120Bet |
Max Christie
Points Scored
LAL at MIA 12/04/24 7:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1205.5 u -115Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
LAL at MIA 12/04/24 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
Tyler Herro
Points Scored
LAL at MIA 12/04/24 7:40pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -110Bet |
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Anthony Davis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at MIA 12/04/24 7:40pm EST | 41.5 o -12541.5 u -105Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at MIA 12/04/24 7:40pm EST | 22.5 o -12522.5 u -105Bet |
Bam Adebayo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at MIA 12/04/24 7:40pm EST | 32.5 o -13032.5 u -105Bet |
D'Angelo Russell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at MIA 12/04/24 7:40pm EST | 24.5 o -11524.5 u -115Bet |
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Duncan Robinson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at MIA 12/04/24 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -13013.5 u -105Bet |
Haywood Highsmith
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at MIA 12/04/24 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Jimmy Butler
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at MIA 12/04/24 7:40pm EST | 27.5 o -15027.5 u +110Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at MIA 12/04/24 7:40pm EST | 39.5 o -11039.5 u -120Bet |
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Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at MIA 12/04/24 7:40pm EST | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -105Bet |
Tyler Herro
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at MIA 12/04/24 7:40pm EST | 32.5 o -12032.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Los Angeles Lakers | 50 | 32 | 0.610 | +18.0 | 31-10 | 19-22 | 12-4 | 36-16 | 113.4 | 112.2 | +1.2 | L1 | 6-4 |
| xp - Miami Heat | 37 | 45 | 0.451 | +31.0 | 19-22 | 17-23 | 10-6 | 24-28 | 110.6 | 110.0 | +0.6 | L1 | 6-4 |
Los Angeles Lakers & Miami Heat Futures Odds
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Los Angeles Lakers & Miami Heat Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat 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, December 4th, 2024 at 7:40 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 Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat 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.