Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Odds and NBA Picks Wednesday 01-15-2025

Note: Burks is dealing with a back injury, and he won't feature in the lineup against the Wizards on Sunday.

Note: Wiggins is battling with a hamstring injury, and he won't feature in the lineup against the Wizards on Sunday.

Note: Burks is hampered by lower back discomfort, but it is anticipated that he will be in Friday's lineup versus the Pelicans.

Note: Herro is bothered by a right thigh contusion, but he is expected to be in Friday's lineup versus the Pelicans.

Note: Larsson exited the previous game due to a sprained ankle, and he is not expected to take the court against the Pelicans on Friday.

Note: Highsmith is bothered by an Achilles injury, but he is projected to be active against the Bulls on Wednesday.

Note: Adebayo is hampered by back spasms, and it has yet to be determined if he will be active against the 76ers on Monday.

Note: Burks is dealing with a lower back discomfort, and it is unknown if he will face 76ers on Monday.

Note: Highsmith is nursing with a achilles injury, and it is yet to established if he will play against the 76ers on Monday.

Note: Stevens is dealing with a foot injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the 76ers on Monday.

Note: Herro is fighting off a right thigh contusion, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Bucks on Saturday.

Note: Highsmith is bothered by left achilles soreness, and it is up in the air if he will take the court against the Bucks on Saturday.

Note: Highsmith is dealing with Achilles, and it is unclear if he will be available against the Grizzlies on Thursday.

Note: Rozier is ailing from an illness, and he is not expected to be available against the Grizzlies on Thursday.

Note: Mitchell is ailing from illness, and it has yet to be established if he will to return to action against the Celtics on Wednesday.

Note: Burks is dealing with a back injury, and is likely to suit up against the Wizards on Monday

Note: Burks is battling with a back injury, and it is uncertain if he will play Saturday's matchup against the 76ers.

Note: Love has been out of lineup due to personal reasons, and he is not likely to play Saturday's matchup against the 76ers.

Note: Wiggins is battling with a hamstring injury, and it is uncertain if he will play Saturday's matchup against the 76ers.

Note: Burks is nursing with a back injury, and it is unclear if he will face the Hawks on Thursday.

Note: Robinson is dealing with a back injury, and it is unclear if he will be available against the Warriors on Tuesday.

Note: Wiggins is tending to a lower left leg contusion, and it is up in the air if he will take the court against the Knicks on Monday.

Note: Rozier is ailing with an illness, but he is expected to suit up for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

Note: Herro is ailing with an illness, but he is expected to feature in the lineup against the Hornets on Monday.

Note: Highsmith is battling a left knee contusion, and it is up in the air if he will take the court against the Hornets on Monday.

Note: Robinson is managing a back injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Hornets on Monday.

Note: Wiggins is managing an ankle sprain, but he is expected to dress against the Hornets on Monday.

Note: Burks suffered a back injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will be active versus the Timberwolves on Friday.

Note: Herro is dealing with a head cold, and it is unclear if he will suit up versus the Timberwolves on Friday.

Note: Mitchell is laid up with a left quadriceps contusion, and it is unknown if he will face Cavaliers on Wednesday.

Note: Ware is dealing with a right knee sprain, and it is undetermined if he will face Cavaliers on Wednesday.

Note: Jaquez Jr. is dealing with an ankle sprain, and it is unknown if he will be available against the Knicks on Sunday.

Note: Adebayo is battling with a right calf contusion, and it is undetermined if he will be active against the Pacers on Friday.

Note: Wiggins is hampered with a sprained right ankle, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Pacers on Friday.

Note: Jovic suffered a fracture on his right hand second metacarpal, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.

Note: Adebayo is dealing with a left knee contusion, and it has yet to be established if he will be available against the Raptors on Friday, February 21st.

Note: Wiggins is ailing from illness, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against the Raptors on Friday, February 21st.

Note: Rozier is ailing with an illness, and it is unclear if he will take the court against the Raptors on Friday, February 21st.

Note: Love is ailing with an illness, and it has yet to be determined if he will kit up against the Raptors on Friday, February 21st.

Note: Jaquez Jr. is ailing from illness, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Cleveland on Wednesday.

Note: Butler is facing a suspension, and it is unknown if he will be active against the Magic on Monday.

Note: Herro is dealing with groin injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Portland on Tuesday.

Note: Johnson is dealing with a shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Bucks on Thursday.

Note: Ware is dealing with a foot injury, but he is expected to be available versus the Lakers on Wednesday.

Note: Adebayo is battling a lower back contusion, and it is up in the air if he will dress for Monday's matchup against the Clippers.

Note: Love is sidelined due to some personal reasons, and he is not anticipated to play Thursday against the Jazz.

Note: Highsmith has been out of lineup due to personal reasons, and it is unknown if he will face the Kings on Monday.

Note: Butler has been suspended for seven games for multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team over the course of the season.

Note: Robinson has been sidelined due to a foot injury, and it is unclear if he will feature in the lineup against the Pelicans on Wednesday.

Note: Jovic left the match with a left ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will feature in the lineup against the Hawks on Saturday.

Note: Larsson is dealing with a right ankle sprain, but he is expected to face the Hawks on Saturday.

Note: Rozier is nursing with a knee injury, but he is likely to play Saturday's game against Hawks.

Note: Smith is out of action with an achilles injury, and he has been shut down for the remainder of the season.

Note: Rozier is dealing with a knee injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will face the Magic on Friday.

Note: Love has been sidelined due to personal reasons, and it is unclear if he will feature in the lineup against the Nets on Monday.

Note: Adebayo exited the game due to a face injury, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Magic on Saturday.

Note: Butler left the match due to an illness, and it has yet to be determined if he will face the Magic on Saturday.

Note: Jovic is nursing an ankle injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Pistons on Monday.

Note: Butler is nursing a knee injury, but he is projected to be active against the Raptors on Thursday.

Note: Butler is dealing with a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Suns on Friday.

Note: Larsson suffered a ankle injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will play against the Suns on Friday.

Note: Butler missed the previous game due to knee injury, and it is unclear how long he will be idle.

Note: Love is dealing with a back injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Lakers on Wednesday.

Note: Ware is dealing with right foot tendinitis, and it is unclear if he will play against the Celtics on Monday.

Note: Jovic is managing an ankle injury, and he is not likely to kit up in Sunday's game against the Raptors.

Note: Richardson is battling an illness, and he is not likely to kit up in Sunday's game against the Raptors.

Note: Butler is managing a back injury, but he is expected to play Friday's game against the Raptors.

Note: Robinson is managing a thigh injury, but he is expected to play Friday's game against the Raptors.

Note: Rozier is dealing with a foot injury, but he is anticipated to play Friday's contest against the Raptors.

Note: Love exited the contest against due to back spasms, and it is up in the air if he will take the court against the Hornets on Wednesday.

Note: Highsmith is ailing from illness, and it remains to be seen if he will play against the Bucks on Tuesday.

Note: Butler is ailing from illness, and it remains to be seen if he will play against the Mavericks on Sunday.

Note: Smith is managing a knee injury, and it is up in the air if he will be active against the Mavericks on Sunday.

Note: Richardson is battling a heel injury, and it is unclear if he will take the court against the Mavericks on Sunday.

Note: Rozier is nursing a right foot discomfort, and it has yet to be established if he will dress against the Mavericks on Sunday.

Note: Jaquez suffered an ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will play against 76ers on Monday.

Note: Butler exited the game after tweaking his ankle, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Timberwolves on Sunday.

Note: Jaquez is ailing from an illness, and he is not likely to play Monday's clash against the Pistons.

Note: Robinson has been sidelined for a personal reasons, and he is not expected to play Saturday's game versus the Wizards.

Note: Love is dealing with with a personal, and it us unclear if he will suit up against Charlotte on Saturday.

Note: Ware is battling with stomach illness, and he will miss the Saturday's game against the Hornets.

Note: Herro is dealing with a groin injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against Magic on October 23.

Note: Jaquez is managing a groin injury, and it is unclear if he will play against Magic on October 23.

Note: Richardson is managing a shoulder injury, but he is projected to be active against the Magic on October 23.

Note: Doncic is dealing with left quadriceps soreness, and he is not likely to Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Note: Finney-Smith is bothered by a left ankle effusion, and his status for Sunday's game versus Trail Blazers is in doubt.

Note: Goodwin is nursing with due to right plantar fasciitis, but he is likely to play Sunday's game against Trail Blazers.

Note: Hachimura is nursing with left patellar tendinopathy, and he is not expected to play Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Note: Hayes is dealing with a right hand contusion, and it remain to seen if he will play Sunday's game against Trail Blazers.

Note: Reaves is fighting off with a right ankle sprain, and he is is unlikely to play Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Note: Vanderbilt is hampered with a left foot injury, and it is unknown if he will face Trail Blazers on Sunday.

Note: Vincent is batting with a left knee effusion, and it is uncertain if he will face Trail Blazers on Sunday.

Note: James is dealing with a groin injury, and he is not likely to play Sunday's game against Trail Blazers.

Note: James is bothered by a groin injury, but he is projected to suit up against the Rockets on Friday.

Note: Finney-Smith is dealing with an ankle injury, and it is yet to established if he will face Thunder on Tuesday.

Note: Hachimura is dealing with a knee injury, and he is not expected to face Thunder on Tuesday.

Note: James is ailing with an illness, and it is unknown if he will face Thunder on Tuesday.

Note: Vincent is nursing with a left knee effusion, and he is unlikely to play Tuesday's game against the Thunder.

Note: James is battling a groin injury, but he is expected to be active against the Thunder on Sunday.

Note: Hachimura is hampered with a minor knee injury, and he is not expected to feature in the lineup against the Pelicans on Friday.

Note: James is dealing with an illness, and it is unknown if he will play against the Pelicans on Friday.

Note: James is battling with a left groin strain, but he is expected to be active against the Pelicans on Friday.

Note: James is nursing a groin injury, but he is projected to suit up against the Warriors on Thursday.

Note: James is battling with a left groin strain, but he is expected to dress against the Rockets on Monday.

Note: Tatum exited the previous game due to a face injury, and it has yet to be established if he will play against the Grizzlies on Saturday.

Note: Reaves is dealing with an ankle injury, and it has yet to be established if he will play against the Grizzlies on Saturday.

Note: Hachimura is dealing with a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Grizzlies on Friday.

Note: Knecht is dealing with a back soreness, but he is likely to play against Suns on Sunday.

Note: Doncic is nursing a left calf injury, and he is not expected to suit up against the Nuggets on Friday.

Note: Finney-Smith is hamepred with left ankle injury, and it is up in the air if he will take the court against the Nuggets on Friday.

Note: Jemison is ailing with an illness, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Nuggets on Friday.

Note: Vincent is battling a left knee injury, and he is not expected to feature in the lineup against the Nuggets on Friday.

Note: Doncic is dealing with right ankle soreness, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Bucks on Thursday.

Note: Doncic is dealing with back soreness, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Nets on Monday.

Note: Finney-Smith is managing left ankle soreness, and he is not expected to feature in the lineup against the Nets on Monday.

Note: James has been sidelined due to groin injury, and he is expected to miss one to two weeks.

Note: Doncic is dealing with a knee injury, but he is likely to face the Celtics on Saturday.

Note: Hayes is battling with a knee injury, and it is undetermined if he will face the Celtics on Saturday.

Note: James is nursing with a foot injury, but he is expected to play against the Celtics on Saturday.

Note: Doncic is battling with his right knee injury, but he is likely to suit up against the Knicks on Thursday.

Note: James is dealing with his left foot injury, but he is expected to suit up against the Knicks on Thursday.

Note: Morris is ailing from an illness, and he is not expected to be active against the Pelicans on Tuesday.

Note: Doncic exited the game due to right hip injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Pelicans on Tuesday.

Note: James is nursing a left foot injury, and it remains to be seen if he will take the court against the Pelicans on Tuesday.

Note: Doncic is managing a calf injury, and it has yet to be established if he will be active against the Clippers on Sunday.

Note: Goodwin is nursing with an ankle injury, and his status for Sunday's game versus the Clippers is in doubt.

Note: James is nursing a foot injury, and it is up in the air if he will play against the Clippers on Sunday.

Note: Reaves missed the last game due to calf soreness, and he is not expected to be active against the Clippers on Sunday.

Note: Doncic is nursing a left calf injury, and it is undetermined if he will take the court against the Clippers on Friday.

Note: Hachimura exited the contest with a left knee strain, and he is not expected to be active against the Clippers on Friday.

Note: Hayes is fighting off a left hip contusion, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Clippers on Friday.

Note: James is nursing a left foot injury, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Clippers on Friday.

Note: James is dealing with a foot injury, but he is likely to play Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.

Note: James is bothered by an ankle injury, and is projected to be available for Wednesday's clash against the Hornets.

Note: Hayes exited the game due to a facial contusion, and it is yet to established if he will face Hornets on Wednesday, February 19th.

Note: Finney-Smith is nursing with an ankle injury, it is undetermined if he will face Hornets on Wednesday, February 19th.

Note: Vincent is hampered with a knee injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will face the Hornets on Wednesday, February 19th.

Note: Kleber will undergo surgery on his right fractured foot, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.

Note: Reddish is sidelined due to personal reasons, and it is unknown if he will kit up against the Jazz on Wednesday.

Note: Hachimura is tending with a calf injury, and he is anticipated to kit up against the Knicks on Saturday.

Note: James is managing with a foot injury, and he is expected to play against the Knicks on Saturday.

Note: Davis is hampered with an abdominal injury, and he will miss at least the next week.

Note: Finney-Smith is hampered by a right shoulder contusion, and it is unclear if he will take the court against the Wizards on Thursday.

Note: Hachimura is dealing with a calf injury, but he is likely to play Thursday's game against the Wizards.

Note: James is managing a foot injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will be active against the Wizards on Thursday.

Note: Vanderbilt is hampered with a foot injury, and it is unclear if he will face Washington on Thursday.

Note: Davis is nursing a foot injury, but he is expected to dress against the Hornets on Monday.

Note: James is nursing a foot injury, but he is expected to dress against the Hornets on Monday.

Note: Vincent is nursing a foot injury, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Hornets on Monday.

Note: Hachimura is nursing a left calf soreness, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Hornets on Monday.

Note: Davis is battling a right calf soreness, but he is projected to be active against the Warriors on Saturday.

Note: James is dealing with left foot injury, but he is expected to dress against the Warriors on Saturday.

Note: Davis is battling a right calf soreness, but he is expected to feature in the lineup against the Celtics on Thursday.

Note: James is dealing with left foot injury, but he is projected to be active against the Celtics on Thursday.

Note: Davis is managing a right calf soreness, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Wizards on Tuesday.

Note: James is battling a left injury, but he is expected to feature in the lineup against the Wizards on Tuesday.

Note: Reaves is nursing a knee injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Wizards on Tuesday.

Note: Davis is hampered by a foot injury, and it is up in the air if he will play against the Clippers on Sunday.

Note: James is nursing with a left foot injury, but he is likely to suit up against the Clippers on Sunday.

Note: Davis is nursing a foot injury, but he is expected to be available versus the Heat on Wednesday.

Note: Finney-Smith is dealing with a personal matter, and he is unlikely to be active against the Heat on Wednesday.

Note: James is hobbled by a foot injury, but he is expected to suit up Wednesday versus the Heat.

Note: James is ailing with an illness, and it is unknown if he will play against the Spurs on Monday.

Note: James is hobbled by a foot injury, and it remains to be seen if he will play against the Hornets on Saturday.

Note: Davis is dealing with left plantar fasciitis, but he is projected to dress against the Hornets on Thursday.

Note: Reddish left the previous game with a back injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will be active against the Mavericks on Tuesday.

Note: Davis is dealing with an ankle injury, but he is expected to take the court against the Rockets on Sunday.

Note: James is bothered by a foot injury, but he is projected to be active against the Rockets on Sunday.

Note: James is managing a foot injury, but he is projected to be active against the Hawks on Friday.

Note: Davis is nursing with an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Trail Blazers on Thursday.

Note: Davis is managing an ankle injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be available against the Cavaliers on Tuesday.

Note: Reddish exited the contest due to back spasms, and it remains to be seen if he will dress against the Cavaliers on Tuesday.

Note: Vincent exited the matchup with an oblique strain, and it is undetermined if he will dress against the Cavaliers on Tuesday.

Note: Hachimura is ailing from illness, and it remains to be seen if he will be available against the Kings on Saturday.

Note: James is ailing from illness, and it is up in the air if he will be active against the Kings on Saturday.

Note: Davis is hampered by a shoulder injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will be available against the Warriors on Wednesday.

Note: James is dealing with a left foot injury, and it is up in the air if he will be active against the Warriors on Wednesday.

Note: Russell exited the contest with a hand injury, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Warriors on Wednesday.

Note: Davis is managing a elbow injury, and it has yet to be established if he will be available against the Pistons on Monday.

Note: James is nursing a foot injury, and it remains to be seen if he will take the court against the Pistons on Monday.

Note: Davis exited the match with a left shoulder injury, and it is undetermined if he will face Kings on Saturday.

Note: Hachimura is battling a knee injury, but he is expected to be active against the Kings on Saturday.

Note: James is nursing a foot injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be available to play against the Kings on Saturday.

Note: James is dealing with a foot injury, and it is unknown if he will play Thursday's game against the Kings.

Note: Davis injured his foot, but he is projected to be available on Thursday against the Kings.

Note: Traore is dealing with a foot injury, and it is unclear if he will play Thursday against the Kings.

Note: Davis is dealing with left foot plantar fasciitis, but he is projected to suit up against the Timberwolves on Friday.

Note: Davis is nursing with left plantar fasciitis, but he is likely to play Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Note: James is dealing with a foot injury, and it is unclear if he will play Sunday against Trail Blazers.

Note: Davis is tending to a foot injury, but it is anticipated that he will be active against the Hawks on Friday.

Note: James is hampered by a foot injury, and it remains to be seen if he will partake in Friday's clash against the Hawks.

Note: Olivari will miss an undetermined length of time due to Ankle injury, and there is no timetable for return.

Note: Davis is dealing with a foot injury, but he is likely to play Wednesday's game against the Heat.

Note: Hood-Schifino is battling with a groin injury, and it is unknown if he will play Wednesday versus Heat.

Note: Davis is nursing a left plantar fasciitis, but he is projected to be active for Sunday's clash against the Jazz.

Note: Reaves is battling left pelvic contusion, and it is up in the air if he will take the court against the Timberwolves on Monday.

Note: Reddish is ailing with an illness, and it is unclear if he will play Monday's clash versus the Timberwolves.

Note: Russell is ailing from an illness, and it is undetermined if he will take the court on Monday against the Timberwolves.

Note: Davis is nursing a foot injury, but he is projected to be active against the Thunder on Friday.

Note: Knecht is bothered by a quadricep injury, but he is expected to play against the Thunder on Friday.

Note: Hayes missed the previous matchup with a right ankle injury, and it is uncertain if he will suit up versus the Thunder on Friday.

Note: Davis is dealing with left plantar fasciitis, but he is expected to feature in the lineup against the Suns on Tuesday.

Note: Davis is nursing with a foot injury, but he is likely to play Saturday's game against the Nuggets.

Note: Olivari is dealing with a right ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will play Saturday's game against the Nuggets.

Note: Davis exited the contest with a groin injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will play Thursday against the Magic.

Note: James is battling a heel injury, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Jazz on Tuesday.

Note: Reddish is battling a right peroneal strain, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Jazz on Tuesday.

Note: Davis is hobbled by left plantar fasciitis, but he is expected to be active against the Spurs on Friday.

Note: Hachimura is nursing a right ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Spurs on Friday.

Note: Hayes suffered an ankle injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.

Note: Hood-Schifino is hobbled by a groin injury, and he is not projected to play against Grizzlies on Wednesday.

Note: Russell is ailing from an illness, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against Grizzlies on Wednesday.

Note: Davis exited the game with a left eye injury, and it is unknown if he will play against Grizzlies on Wednesday.

Note: Davis is bothered by a foot injury, but he is expected to play against the Raptors on Sunday.

Note: Hayes is hampered by an ankle injury, but he is projected to suit up against the Raptors on Sunday.

Note: Hayes is dealing with a knee injury, but he is expected to suit up against the 76ers on Friday.

Note: Hachimura is ailing from illness, and he is not expected to suit up against the Grizzlies on Wednesday.

Note: Davis left the last game due to a left ankle sprain, and he will not play against the Grizzlies on Wednesday.

Note: Reaves is battling a right ankle sprain, but he is projected to be active against the Grizzlies on Wednesday.

Note: Russell is battling a minor right foot contusion, but he is expected to suit up against the Grizzlies on Wednesday.

Note: Davis is dealing with a hip injury, but he is likely to face the Pistons on Monday.

Note: Reaves is nursing with an ankle injury, but he is expected to play Monday's matchup versus the Pistons.

Note: Russell is nursing with a right foot contusion, and he is expected to be active for Monday's clash versus the Pistons.

Note: Davis is managing a hip injury, but he is expected to be active for Friday's matchup against the Raptors.

Note: Reaves is laid up with a a left thigh contusion, but he is expected to feature in the lineup for Wednesday's clash versus the Cavaliers.

Note: Russell is hobbled by lower back soreness, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Cavaliers on Wednesday.

Note: Hood-Schifino is nursing illness, and it is unclear if he will face the Suns on Friday.

Note: Traore is hampered by a hand injury, and it is unclear if he will face the Timberwolves on October 22nd.

Note: Koloko is ailing from an illness, and it is yet to be determined if he will participate in their opening game against the Timberwolves on October 22nd.

Note: Reddish is nursing an undisclosed injury, but he is projected to take the court against the Timberwolves on October 22nd.

Note: Vanderbilt is managing a foot injury, and it is yet to be determined if he will suit up for the opening game against the Timberwolves on October 22nd.

Note: Wood underwent surgery on his left knee, and he is expected to be sidelined until at least November 4th.