Vegas Over/Under: 33.5
Fromal’s Record Projection: 31-51 The Bet: Avoid but lean under
The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t ready.
This team will be made by adding Brook Lopez . So, too, will the addition of Lonzo Ball in the starting five and continued advancement from Brandon Ingram, who looked so far better through the second half of his rookie effort than he did throughout the first.
We also can not 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 subscribers with NBA experience such as Lopez and Caldwell-Pope, the Lakers will be committing too many minutes to young players still cutting their teeth at the NBA.
The Vegas line has got the Purple and Gold improving by more than seven matches following a year’s 26-56 end, which is a big request.
Could it happen? Obviously.
Ball could split and win Rookie of the Year. Randle could make good on the enduring hype and article triple-doubles more often. Caldwell-Pope could shoot a clip that is jaw-dropping from beyond the arc. And that’s why you need to avoid this bet.
But, if you had to pick, also much about this roster is still in flux to bet on an leap.
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