Vegas Over/Under: 56.5

Fromal’s Record Projection: 52-30 The Bet: Under with confidence
We’re operating under precisely the same premise that directed Vegas to set the over/under in 56.5 wins: Kyrie Irving is now a member of the Boston Celtics, because the onus is on the Cleveland Cavaliers to veto a transaction that is near processing.
Until that situation is solved, we are going to be factoring in a changing of the guard from Isaiah Thomas into Irving, as well as the departures of both Jae Crowder and Ante Zizic.
Boston went through tumult that was a lot of that this offseason to enjoy roster continuity. Few members of the last year’s squad remain, which is always problematic in a league that has numerous benefits gleaned from preexisting chemistry.
Talented as Gordon Hayward, Irving, Jayson Tatum along with the other newcomers may be, they’ll undergo an inevitable adjustment period that prevents them from running away with the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed.
Plus, we can’t forget what they dropped.
Avery Bradley was a piece on the two ends of the ground. The best-case scenario for Boston is that replacing him Marcus Morris is a clean. But there’s no way to replicate what Crowder attracted to the proverbial table; the C 11.5 points per 100 possessions better with him on the ground.
This squad will be one of the best in the East, competing during the year for top billing. By the time the playoffs roll around, the Celtics could be the favorites to advance to the NBA Finals and end LeBron James’ reign of terror.
Just don’t be surprised when they go through some hard times first.

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