Miami Heat at Los Angeles Lakers Picks and Predictions for Sunday, November 2, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 11/02/2025, 12:00 AM ET

The Miami Heat visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night in Los Angeles. Miami is 3–2 overall and 1–2 on the road, sitting fourth in the Southeast Division after a 107–101 loss to San Antonio. The Lakers are 4–2 and second in the Pacific Division, coming off a 117–112 win over Memphis for a second straight victory. Make the winning basket at the buzzer with our NBA picks.

Game Information for Heat vs Lakers

Sunday, November 2, 9:30 PM ET

crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California

TV: FanDuel SN Sun

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Miami Heat

Miami is averaging 125.4 points per game while shooting 49.4% from the field. Norman Powell leads the team, averaging 24.0 points per game and shooting 47.7%. Bam Adebayo is averaging 23.0 points and 9.2 rebounds, giving Miami a strong inside option. Andrew Wiggins adds 16.4 points per game, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. averages 16.2 points and 6.6 rebounds.

The Heat have scored at least 115 points in four of five games and are moving the ball well with 29.6 assists per game. Davion Mitchell is averaging 7.4 assists, helping run the offense while several guards remain out. Tyler Herro and Terry Rozier are sidelined, leaving more touches for Powell and Jaquez. Miami has played well early in the season, but must improve on defense after giving up 107 points to San Antonio and 125 to Orlando.

Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles is averaging 117.6 points per game and shooting 52.5% from the floor. Austin Reaves is leading the team, averaging 34.2 points and 10.0 assists per game, taking on a larger role while LeBron James remains out until mid-November. Luka Doncic is averaging 46.0 points and 11.5 rebounds in his first two games and returns after missing three games. Deandre Ayton has chipped in with averages of 16.0 points and 9.4 rebounds, and Rui Hachimura scores 16.6 points per game as another solid scoring option.

The Lakers have won back-to-back games and have topped 50% shooting in each win. The offense has relied on Reaves’ playmaking and Doncic’s scoring when the star is healthy. Defensively, Los Angeles has held opponents under 115 points in its past two games after allowing more than 120 in three earlier contests.

Miami Heat at Los Angeles Lakers Prediction

Miami’s offense has been strong, but Los Angeles has played better at home and has more scoring options, in part due to injuries for Miami. With Reaves and Doncic leading the attack, the Lakers will win and cover at home on Sunday. Final Score Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers win and cover ATS 130-119.