NBA Odds: Lakers-Heat on TNT - https://www.casinobillionaire.com/nba-betting-guide-2273.php
It’ll be a rematch of the 2020 NBA Finals this Thursday when the Miami Heat (26-24 SU, 22-27-1 ATS) host the Los Angeles Lakers (31-19 SU, 23-27 ATS), live at 7:30 PM ET on TNT – but both these teams will look a lot different than they did last October.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both out for the Lakers, while the Heat have added Victor Oladipo and Trevor Ariza to their lineup.
Davis hasn’t played for Los Angeles since February 14 because of a strained calf, and remains out indefinitely.
James went on the injured list on March 21; the Lakers are 3-5 SU and 2-6 ATS since, and their recent free-agent acquisition of Andre Drummond has yet to pay dividends, after Drummond had his right big toe stepped on during his first game wearing Purple and Gold.
The Heat, meanwhile, have won their last four SU and ATS, including back-to-back games since Oladipo made his Miami debut. Oladipo was acquired from the Houston Rockets for Kelly Olynyk, Avery Bradley and a first-round pick in 2022.
Ariza, who won a ring with LA in 2009, arrived from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Meyers Leonard and a second-rounder.
NBA Odds: Lakers-Heat in Finals Rematch
The Miami Heat (26-24 SU, 22-27-1 ATS) may have lost the title last year to the Los Angeles Lakers (31-19 SU, 23-27 ATS), but they’re in good shape to get some revenge this Thursday when they host the defending champs, tipping off at 7:30 PM ET on TNT.
The Lakers are missing both their top superstars, LeBron James (sprained ankle) and Anthony Davis (strained calf); free-agent signee Andre Drummond is also day-to-day with an injured toe. The Heat are on a 4-0 SU and ATS streak after adding Victor Oladipo and Trevor Ariza ahead of the trade deadline.