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Lakers vs Miami: prediction for the NBA match
At the end of the previous year the Lakers suffered a defeat to Miami in Florida. Will the Lakers put up a better performance on January 5? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
LA Lakers
USALakers played well in recent matches, they managed to beat Atlanta (130:121) and Charlotte (121:115). LeBron James put up a fantastic performance. In the most recent match the King scored 43 points, collected 11 rebounds and gave six assists.
These victories didn't affect team's position in the standings. Los Angeles side is currently at the 13th position in the West, but team is only three victories away from the 10th spot.
Miami Heat
USAHeat managed to improve their away performance. They managed to win 6 of 7 latest away matches. Team managed to beat Utah (126:123) and the Clippers (110:100).
Latest victories helped Eric Spoelstra's men to reach the 8th position in the Eastern conference standings. Heat are not satisfied with that result, but progress in their performance gives hope for a higher position.
Trends
СтавкаMiami: total under 117,5 points
In 3 of 5 latest matches Spoelstra's men scored no more than 117 points
СтавкаAdebayo: total under 2,5 assists
Bam averages 0 assists per game in matches against the Lakers
Tip and bets
In a recent head-to-head game teams managed to score 210 points. We are not expecting a change here, because the hosts will be without LeBron James, who have a minor injury. Lakers are unlikely to score many points without their biggest star.
Our prediction - total under 232,5 points
Lakers played well in recent matches, so they are unlikely to lose the game without a fight. Most of head-to-head matches in Los Angeles were tightly contested.
Our second bet is on Handicap (+7) points for the Lakers
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