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Model 119

The read

Model: LAL by 1 · 237 total
Spread MIA +2.5 Model LAL by 1 · line LAL -2.5 1.5 pt edge
Game total Under 237.5 Model 237 pts · line 237.5 0.5 pt edge
MIA total Under 118.5 Model 118 pts · line 118.5 0.5 pt edge
LAL total Under 120.5 Model 119 pts · line 120.5 1.5 pt edge

Moneyline lean LAL. Model against the spread this season: 35-41 (46%).

The situation

MIALast 5: 2-3
2 days rest2,339 mi travel2-4 recordWon 2 straight
LALLast 5: 3-2
Back to backHome game 2 in a row5-2 record2 out: Thiero, Williams

Tale of the tape

118.3 120.3
47.5% 51.2%
34.1% 38.9%
13 14.3
73.3% 79.4%
18.3 23.7
11 10.1
32.5 29.9
28.8 23.3
14.5 17.9
8.3 10.4
5 6.7
20.8 23.3
Points, recent Last 3: 127.7 vs 109.7Last 5: 120.8 vs 118Last 10: 118.3 vs 120.3

Projected lineups

Season per-game averages

Miami Heat

PosPlayerPTSREBASTFG%
PG Davion Mitchell 161849%
SG Klay Thompson 101137%
SF Andrew Wiggins 103147%
PF Giannis Antetokounmpo 2812558%
C Bam Adebayo 167347%

Los Angeles Lakers

PosPlayerPTSREBASTFG%
PG Luka Doncic 378747%
SG Austin Reaves 233553%
SF Matisse Thybulle 91147%
PF Ziaire Williams Out 113260%
C Walker Kessler 149172%

Recent games

MIA

  • W10/30vs Indiana Pacers 145-125
  • W10/28@ Atlanta Hawks 129-117
  • L10/26vs Dallas Mavericks 109-113
  • L10/24@ Charlotte Hornets 110-115
  • L10/23vs Detroit Pistons 111-128
  • L10/21vs Minnesota Timberwolves 106-131

LAL

  • W11/01vs Toronto Raptors 131-125
  • L10/30@ Golden State Warriors 95-112
  • W10/28@ Los Angeles Clippers 103-87
  • L10/27vs Portland Trail Blazers 129-136
  • W10/25@ Utah Jazz 132-123
  • W10/23vs Los Angeles Clippers 125-117
  • W10/21vs Golden State Warriors 127-105

Injury report

Latest update Nov 01, 2026

MIA

Nobody listed.

LAL

  • OutAdou ThieroNov 01

    Thiero (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors.

  • OutZiaire WilliamsNov 01

    Williams (foot) is out for Sunday's game against the Raptors.

Quarters & race to

Per game1st Q2nd Q3rd Q4th QPaint
MIA3128.826.831.754.3
LAL32.432.132.623.147.7

First to 10 / 15 this season

MIALAL
First to 10, Q1 2 of 6 33% 6 of 7 86%
First to 10, Q2 3 of 6 50% 3 of 7 43%
First to 10, Q3 3 of 6 50% 5 of 7 71%
First to 10, Q4 3 of 6 50% –
First to 15, Q1 2 of 6 33% 3 of 7 43%
First to 15, Q2 4 of 6 67% 3 of 7 43%
First to 15, Q3 2 of 6 33% 5 of 7 71%
First to 15, Q4 3 of 6 50% –

Head to head

MeetingsMIA firstLAL first
First to 10, Q143 (75%)1 (25%)
First to 10, Q242 (50%)2 (50%)
First to 10, Q342 (50%)2 (50%)
First to 10, Q440 (0%)4 (100%)
First to 15, Q143 (75%)1 (25%)
First to 15, Q242 (50%)2 (50%)
First to 15, Q342 (50%)2 (50%)
First to 15, Q442 (50%)2 (50%)

Meetings through Mar 19, 2026.

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