Heat vs. Lakers predictions and NBA picks on Sunday, November 2. Jaime Jaquez Jr. remains a well-oiled machine of versatility.

On Sunday, November 2, the Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) take on the Miami Heat (3-2) as 5.5-point favorites. The matchup's over/under is set at 233.5. Los Angeles defeated the Grizzlies 117-112 in their last encounter on Friday.

The Miami Heat arrived in Crypto.com Arena hoping to improve their 3-2 record. Meanwhile the Lakers are down Deandre Ayton along with the four other players.

The Miami Heat aren't quite the mediocre, rebuilding team many expected them to be this season after trading Jimmy Butler in February. They have a 3-2 record and are first in pace, as well as second in points per game and fast-break points per game coming into Sunday.

The LA Lakers hosted the Miami Heat at the Crypto.com Arena on Sunday as part of the NBA's eight-game slate. The Lakers entered the game on a two-game winning streak, while the Heat are in the middle of an early four-game Western road trip.

However, Smart agreed to a buyout with the Wizards on July 20 before signing a two-year, $10.52 million contract with the Lakers two days later, per Spotrac. The 31-year-old is now enjoying a key role on a contending team, as he averaged 27.3 minutes per game entering Sunday night’s matchup with the Miami Heat.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart showed anew why he remains one of the most dependable defenders in the NBA.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has yet to play in a game this season. While James is approaching 40 years old and is set to turn 41 in December, he has consistently proven over the past few years that he's one of the top 20 players in the NBA, at the very least.