This chapter explores the historical trends of teams with lines over 50 wins going under more often than over, but notes that the previous year showed an even distribution. It also discusses how the player participation policy might impact teams and highlights Phoenix as a heavily impacted team. The chapter further delves into Phoenix's offense, defense, depth, reliance on young players, and briefly mentions Boston.
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton break down the Victor Wembanyama-Chet Holmgren duel, pick their favorite overs and under for NBA win totals, talk James Harden stand-off and his potential fit with the Clippers, Jrue Holiday coming off the bench in Boston's preseason opener, and much more.
Wemby vs. Chet (1:12)
Thunder outlook (5:07)
Wemby takeaways (12:48)
Favorite Overs
Hornets (21:20)
Grizzlies (29:11)
Raptors (34:10)
Timberwolves (35:45)
Hawks (39:54)
Favorite Unders
Bucks (42:50)
Mavs (53:29)
Warriors (57:06)
Other under candidates (1:01:27)
Clipper interest in James Harden (1:06:01)
Reaction to GM survey (1:15:40)
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