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According to defensive efficiency metrics these are two of the top 10 defenses in the country, and I like the Under in this matchup. The Under is 12-5 in the last 17 meetings between these two, which doesn't really mean much since they play twice a season, but it's a nice trend anyway. The reality is more that LeBron is playing in this game, which brings a lot of public action, and the public loves the Over, often inflating the total and providing value.
Given how well the Lakers have played lately, and their 10-4 home mark, this line looks a little short. Hassan Whiteside is out again. The Lakers beat the Heat by 16 in Miami in the only previous matchup this season. Lay it.