Los Angeles Lakers

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 better. So, too, will the addition of Lonzo Ball in the starting five and continued advancement from Brandon Ingram, that looked so far better during the second half of his rookie effort 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 even after the additions of recognized 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 at the NBA.
The Vegas line has the Purple and Gold progressing by more than seven matches following last year’s 26-56 end, which is a big request.
Could it happen? Of course.
Ball could split and win Rookie of the Year. Randle could make good on the enduring hype and post triple-doubles more frequently. Caldwell-Pope could finally shoot at a clip that is jaw-dropping from beyond the arc. And that is the reason you need to avoid this bet.
However if you had to pick, also much concerning this roster is still in flux to bet on an eight-game leap.