Los Angeles at Miami

This is a long road trip for the banged-up Lakers, on a 2-4 SU/ATS run. Los Angeles is No. 27 in the NBA defensively in points allowed and No. 14 in field goal shooting defense. The Lakers are 16-35 ATS after a victory, 5-13 ATS versus winning teams, and 6-21 ATS following a win of 10+ points. Miami defends its home court well (15-5) and plays its fifth home game over the last six contests. Miami is fourth in point surrendered, eighth in field goal shooting defense, and on a 7-4 SU/ATS run. Also, Miami is 12-4 ATS after one or more straight losses. Play Miami.