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The Los Angeles Lakers (44-25) are underdogs (+3.5) as they attempt to extend a seven-game win streak when they visit the Miami Heat (38-31) at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Kaseya Center. The game airs on FDSSUN and SportsNet LA.
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Heat vs. Lakers Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this game expects a final score of Heat 119, Lakers 115.
- Moneyline Pick: Heat (-219)
- Total Pick: Under 240.5 (computer predicts 234.2 points)
- Pick ATS: Heat (-3.5)
Recent Heat vs. Lakers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/2/2025 | Lakers | -4.5 | 232.5 | -204 | +169 | 130-120 LAL |
| 1/15/2025 | Lakers | -4.5 | 214.5 | -188 | +156 | 117-108 LAL |
| 12/4/2024 | Heat | -3.5 | 217.5 | -172 | +144 | 134-93 MIA |
Heat 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Miami has compiled a 41-27-1 record against the spread.
- When they have played as at least 3.5-point favorites this season, the Heat are 17-14 against the spread.
- Miami's games have gone over the point total in 36 out of 69 opportunities (52.2%).
- This season, the Heat have been favored 35 times and won 22, or 62.9%, of those games.
- This season, Miami has won 15 of its 19 games, or 78.9%, when favored by at least -219 on the moneyline.
Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Los Angeles has compiled a 39-30-0 record against the spread.
- In games they have played as at least 3.5-point underdogs this year, the Lakers are 4-10 against the spread.
- Los Angeles' games have hit the over 36 out of 69 times (52.2%).
- The Lakers have put together a 12-16 record in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 42.9% of those games).
- When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +181 or longer, Los Angeles has a record of 2-6 (25%).
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Heat vs. Lakers Injury Report
Heat
Heat:
Jaime Jaquez Jr.: Questionable (Hip),
Andrew Wiggins: Out (Toe),
Bam Adebayo: Probable (Calf)
Lakers
Lakers:
Maxi Kleber: Day-To-Day (Back)
Heat vs. Lakers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSUN and SportsNet LA
- Location: Miami, Florida
- Arena: Kaseya Center
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