Vegas Over/Under: 33.5
The Record Projection: 31-51 of fromal The Bet: Prevent but lean under
The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t ready.
This team will be made by adding Brook Lopez . So, too, will the inclusion of Lonzo Ball at the starting five and continuing advancement from Brandon Ingram, that seemed so far better during the second half of his rookie campaign than he did during the first.
We also can’t overlook the upside of–takes a deep breath–Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Josh Hart, Julius Randle, Larry Nance Jr., Kyle Kuzma, Ivica Zubac and Thomas Bryant.
But after the additions of recognized contributors with NBA experience such as Lopez and Caldwell-Pope, the Lakers will probably be handing far too many minutes to young players still cutting their teeth at the NBA.
The Vegas line has the Purple and Gold improving by more than seven games after last year’s 26-56 finish, and that’s a big request.
Could it happen? Of course.
Ball win Rookie of the Year and could split. Randle can make good on the hype that is enduring and article triple-doubles more often. Caldwell-Pope could finally shoot at a jaw-dropping clip from beyond the arc. And that is why you should avoid this wager.
Butif you had to select, too much concerning this roster is still in flux to wager on an eight-game leap.
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