Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers Picks and Prediction for Monday November 2, 2026
Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers Game Information
The Miami Heat will be on the road Monday night for a 10:00 PM ET matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers inside Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Miami is two games below .500 this season through its first six games of the year, riding a two-game winning streak following a blowout 20-point victory against Indiana in its last outing. The Los Angeles Lakers return home Monday with five wins through their first seven games played following their victory Sunday night against the Toronto Raptors. Stay in the action with our NBA Picks.
Miami Heat Preview
The Miami Heat offense is averaging 118.3 points on 47% shooting from the field. Defensively, Miami has been terrible, allowing 121.5 points per game this season. Giannis Antetokounmpo is leading the Miami offense this season, averaging 28.2 points and 12.3 rebounds per game. Bam Adebayo is second on the team, averaging 16.3 points, and Pelle Larsson is fourth on the team, averaging 11.8 points per game. Davion Mitchell is averaging a third-best 16.2 points, and he leads Miami, dishing out 8.2 assists per game. Offensively, Miami exploded last time out against Indiana, scoring 145 points, including 77 in the second half, on 58% shooting and 45% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Miami did have its issues, giving up 125 points as Indiana shot 48% from the floor. Miami won the rebounding battle by double digits and forced 15 turnovers in the win. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Miami offense with 31 points and 18 rebounds on 19 shots.
Los Angeles Lakers Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers are scoring the ball well this season, averaging 118.5 points on 51% shooting. Defensively, Los Angeles has done just enough through six games, allowing 113.3 points per game. Luka Doncic is leading the Los Angeles offense this season, averaging 36.2 points and 7.6 assists per game. Austin Reaves is second on the roster, averaging 23.8 points in just over 35 minutes per game. Big man Walker Kessler is averaging 14 points, and he leads Los Angeles, pulling in nine rebounds per contest. Ziaire Williams is fourth on the roster, averaging 11.3 points, but he has played just four games this year. The Lakers offense carried them Sunday night as they poured in 131 points on 54% shooting and 49% from beyond the arc. Los Angeles pulled in 45 rebounds and forced 15 turnovers in the win. Luka Doncic erupted to lead Los Angeles with 45 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists on 23 shots.
Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers Pick
Despite playing back-to-back, the Lakers are the better team in this matchup, and it will show from early on Monday night. Look for Los Angeles to dominate this game on both sides of the ball, as the Miami defense will struggle immensely. Take Los Angeles to get everything they want, as Luka Doncic will control this game from the opening tip. Take Los Angeles Monday night to do the job and get the win and cover at home.
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- Pick: Los Angeles Lakers
- Secondary: Over
Final Score Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers win and cover 128-113.
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