Vegas Over/Under: 33.5
Fromal’s Record Projection: 31-51 The Bet: lean although Prevent under
The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t ready.
This team will be made by adding Brook Lopez . So, also, will the inclusion of Lonzo Ball in the starting five and continued improvement from Brandon Ingram, that looked so much better through the second half of his rookie campaign than he did throughout 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 established subscribers with NBA experience such as Lopez and Caldwell-Pope, the Lakers will probably be handing too many minutes to young players still cutting their teeth in the NBA.
The Vegas line still has the Purple and Gold improving by over seven games after a year’s 26-56 finish, which is a big request.
Can it happen? Obviously.
Ball could break out and win Rookie of the Year. Randle can make good on the enduring hype and post triple-doubles more often. Caldwell-Pope could shoot a clip that is jaw-dropping from beyond the arc. And that is the reason you need to avoid this wager.
But, if you had to pick, also much about this roster is still in flux to bet on an jump.
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