2013-2014 NBA Preview: Awards, Playoffs, and More
By Brad Rowland
Oct 23, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; Atlanta Hawks point guard Dennis Schroder (17) dribbles as Dallas Mavericks center Samuel Dalembert (1) defends during the game at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Greetings! In our 7th and final installment of the NBA Preview for 2013-2014, we’ll be breaking down the award categories, making playoff predictions, and even going over/under with our pals in Las Vegas. Be sure to check out the previews for the of Northwest, Pacific, Southwest, Atlantic, Central, and Southeast divisions here. Without further ado, let’s get things started with our over/unders.
OVER/UNDERS
Note: All over/under numbers listed have been pulled from Bovada.lv.
In the past, this has been one of my favorite pastimes, and this year, it’s even easier. We’ve already given you our “projected records” for each team, so matching them up with the number shouldn’t be difficult. Here’s the list of our picks (in alphabetical order):
Atlanta Hawks – (o/u 39.5 wins) – Over
Boston Celtics – (o/u 27.5 wins) – Over
Brooklyn Nets – (o/u 52.5 wins) – Under
Charlotte Bobcats – (o/u 26.5 wins) – Under
Chicago Bulls – (o/u 56.5 wins) – Under
Cleveland Cavaliers – (o/u 40.5 wins) – Under
Dallas Mavericks – (o/u 43.5 wins) – Under (significantly)
Denver Nuggets – (o/u 45.5 wins) – Under
Detroit Pistons – (o/u 40.5 wins) – Under (barely)
Golden State Warriors – (o/u 51.5 wins) – Under
Houston Rockets – (o/u 54.5 wins) – Over
Indiana Pacers – (line unavailable due to Danny Granger injury) – Projected for 53 wins
Los Angeles Clippers – (o/u 56.5 wins) – Under
Los Angeles Lakers – (o/u 36.5 wins) – Over
Memphis Grizzlies – (o/u 50.5 wins) – Under
Miami Heat – (o/u 61.5 wins) – Under
Milwaukee Bucks – (o/u 28.5 wins) – Over
Minnesota T-Wolves – (o/u 41.5 wins) – Over
New Orleans Pelicans – (o/u 39.5 wins) – Over
New York Knicks – (o/u 48.5 wins) – Under
Oklahoma City Thunder – (o/u 52.5 wins) – Over
Orlando Magic – (o/u 23.5 wins) – Under
Philadelphia 76ers – (o/u 16.5 wins) – Under
Phoenix Suns – (o/u 19.5 wins) – Under *Adjusted for Gortat trade
Portland Trail Blazers – (o/u 38.5 wins) – Over
Sacramento Kings – (o/u 31.5 wins) – Under
San Antonio Spurs – (o/u 55.5 wins) – Over
Toronto Raptors – (o/u 36.5 wins) – Over
Utah Jazz – (o/u 25.5 wins) – Under (barely)
Washington Wizards – (o/u 40.5 wins) – Over *Adjusted for Gortat trade
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Click to the next page for an in-depth look at the major awards.