Los Angeles Lakers vs Heat prediction, betting odds and TV channel

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off of an overtime victory over the Charlotte Hornets and host the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Miami is tied for first place in the Eastern Conference with a 7-3 record against tough opponents. The Lakers, however, are 6-5 with an easy schedule.

The Los Angeles Lakers are five-point underdogs at home against the Miami Heat. The Lakers' moneyline favorite is -170, while the Heat's moneylines favorite's is a -190. Over/under for the game is 217 points.

The Lakers are struggling without LeBron James. The Lakers don't have enough players to cover the five-point spread. This is a game where the Heat will try to make a statement against a banged-up Lakers team. Heat are taking Heat -5 and under 217 points.

The game is going to be available to a national TV audience on ESPN. The tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. PT.

The Los Angeles Lakers play three more games at the Staples Center after the Miami game. They then go on a five-game road trip starting against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 17. The Lakers return back to LA on Nov. 26.