Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction: We are still betting on Miami

Prediction for the Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers match which will take place on December 5. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Miami Heat

The Heat came into their clash with the Lakers on the back of two consecutive road losses. First, Erik Spoelstra's side was unexpectedly beaten by Eastern Conference outsiders Toronto (116:119) and then, as expected, lost to Boston (89:108).

In general, Miami's season has not been a success. The Heat have won less than 50% of their games, with a record of 9:10. However, Miami is seventh in the Eastern Conference standings. The Heat have finished similar positions in previous championships, which hasn't stopped them from reaching the NBA Finals.

Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James has set himself the goal of playing all 82 regular season games this season. And if he achieves this, it won't be the only positive thing for the Lakers to come out of this season. After all, J.J. Redick's team has had a so-so record so far. Unlike Miami, Los Angeles has a winning percentage of over 50% at 12:9. But that record is only suitable for ninth place in the West, which is more competitive than the East.

In their last game, the Lakers were outscored by almost thirty points in an 80:109 loss to Minnesota. LeBron made just 4 of 16 shots in one of the worst games of his career.

Expert Betting Tips

The Los Angeles Lakers have had their fair share of struggles in recent years and have a poor record against Miami. For example, the Heat beat the Lakers twice last season. We are still betting on Miami, although we think LeBron James will be able to prove himself in the best possible way. The King's previous outing was relatively unsuccessful, and it is unlikely that a basketball player of this calibre would fail twice.