The Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat play Game 4 of the 2019-20 NBA Finals Tuesday in the Orlando bubble. The opening tip is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. We analyze the Lakers-Heat Game 4 NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Lakers lead series 2-1
Lakers vs. Heat Key injuries
Lakers
- SF LeBron James (groin) available
- PF Anthony Davis (heel) available
- SG Danny Green (finger) available
Heat
- PG Goran Dragic (foot) doubtful
- C Bam Adebayo (neck) questionable
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Lakers vs. Heat: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Heat 114, Lakers 112
Money line (ML)
The HEAT (+250) are big money line underdogs once again despite stealing Game 3. SF Jimmy Butler had an all-time performance in that contest and it appeared Miami found a way to break the Lakers’ defense. The Heat could also get back Adebayo for Game 4 and that could help tip the scales in Miami’s favor even more.
Given Los Angeles’ (-312) streaky shooting and inconsistent bench play, MIAMI (+250) is a great money line bet in this contest.
Line/Against the spread (ATS)
The HEAT +7.5 (-110) are three-basket underdogs Tuesday. Miami has been incredible against the spread of late, covering in 14 of its previous 18 games. The Heat have also covered in back-to-back games in this series as they are making Los Angeles work on both ends of the court. Given the Heat really need to win this game to keep the series alive, look for them to be the more aggressive and urgent team.
If the money line bet is too risky for you, strongly consider taking Miami and the points in this matchup. This should be a close game throughout that likely comes down to the final few possessions.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for Game 4 is set at 218.5 points, which feels about right considering how the last two games have gone between these two teams.
Miami is suddenly finding ways to expose the Lakers’ defense, scoring 114 and 115 points in back-to-back contests. Los Angeles has been hit-or-miss when it comes to offense in this series as it is one of the most inconsistent 3-point shooting teams in the NBA. With Miami playing a ton of zone defense, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Lakers continued to struggle.
Look for James and Davis to be more aggressive in this game and get to the rim far more often than they did in Game 3. Take the OVER 218.5 (-110) as both teams should score into the 110s.
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