The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Miami Heat on Thursday night for a 2020 NBA Finals rematch, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.
The game tips off at 7:30 and can be seen on TNT.
Anthony Davis and LeBron James are both out for the Lakers, but Andre Drummond and Kyle Kuzma are both listed as probable. Tyler Herro is also expected to play for the Heat.
The lines, courtesy of BetMGM
- Point spread: Heat -8.5
- Money line: Heat -375 / Lakers +290
- Over-under: 204.5
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Advice and prediction
The Heat won the first meeting this season 96-94, but both team’s rosters will be looking very different on Thursday. The Heat have two new starters in Victor Oladipo and Trevor Ariza, and the Lakers will be hoping Drummond can remain healthy and productive as the team awaits the return of its two superstars.
The Heat are coming off a 12-point loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, so this spread seems fairly large, but the Lakers have struggled offensively with their current lineup. The Heat could very well blow out LA tonight, but I’m instead looking at a bet on the over 204.5. Yes, the Lakers are the best under team in the league for bettors, and yes, it’s not a guarantee they reach 100 points – but Miami has easily hit the over in each of its last three games, and the Lakers have hit over 204.5 in three of their last four games. Take the over 204.5.
Prediction: Miami 112, Lakers 101
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