The 2022/23 NBA regular season will tip off next month, so it’s time to start getting serious about predictions for the upcoming campaign and to continue an annual Hoops Rumors tradition.
With the help of the lines from a handful of sports betting sites – including Bovada, BetOnline, and Betway – we’re running through the predicted win totals for each of the NBA’s 30 teams, by division. In a series of team-by-team polls, you’ll get the chance to weigh in on whether you think those forecasts are too optimistic or too pessimistic.
In 2021/22, our voters went 16-14 on their over/under picks. Can you top that in ’22/23?
We’ll keep our series going today with the Central division…
Milwaukee Bucks
- 2021/22 record: 51-31
- Over/under for 2022/23: 52.5 wins
- Major offseason moves:
- Added: Joe Ingles, MarJon Beauchamp
- Lost: Rayjon Tucker
- Note: Jordan Nwora remains unsigned as a restricted free agent.
How many games will the Bucks win in 2022/23?
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Over 52.5 75% (440)
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Under 52.5 25% (143)
Total votes: 583
Cleveland Cavaliers
- 2021/22 record: 44-38
- Over/under for 2022/23: 47.5 wins
- Major offseason moves:
- Added: Donovan Mitchell, Ricky Rubio, Raul Neto, Robin Lopez
- Lost: Collin Sexton, Lauri Markkanen, Rajon Rondo, Ed Davis, Moses Brown
How many games will the Cavaliers win in 2022/23?
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Over 47.5 73% (442)
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Under 47.5 27% (160)
Total votes: 602
Chicago Bulls
- 2021/22 record: 46-36
- Over/under for 2022/23: 44.5 wins
- Major offseason moves:
- Added: Andre Drummond, Goran Dragic, Dalen Terry
- Lost: Troy Brown, Tristan Thompson, Matt Thomas
How many games will the Bulls win in 2022/23?
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Over 44.5 52% (308)
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Under 44.5 48% (289)
Total votes: 597
Detroit Pistons
- 2021/22 record: 23-59
- Over/under for 2022/23: 28.5 wins
- Major offseason moves:
- Added: Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, Alec Burks, Nerlens Noel, Kevin Knox, Kemba Walker
- Note: Walker is unlikely to begin the season on the Pistons’ roster.
- Lost: Jerami Grant, Frank Jackson, Luka Garza, Carsen Edwards
- Added: Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, Alec Burks, Nerlens Noel, Kevin Knox, Kemba Walker
How many games will the Pistons win in 2022/23?
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Over 28.5 52% (305)
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Under 28.5 48% (286)
Total votes: 591
Indiana Pacers
- 2021/22 record: 25-57
- Over/under for 2022/23: 23.5 wins
- Major offseason moves:
- Added: Bennedict Mathurin, Aaron Nesmith, Daniel Theis, Andrew Nembhard
- Lost: Malcolm Brogdon, T.J. Warren, Ricky Rubio, Duane Washington
- Note: Second-round pick Kendall Brown remains unsigned.
How many games will the Pacers win in 2022/23?
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Under 23.5 63% (346)
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Over 23.5 37% (205)
Total votes: 551
Previous voting results:
- Miami Heat (50.5 wins): Under (56.6%)
- Atlanta Hawks (46.5 wins): Over (53.6%)
- Charlotte Hornets (36.5 wins): Under (63.0%)
- Washington Wizards (35.5 wins): Under (50.8%)
- Orlando Magic (26.5 wins): Over (55.3%)
- Memphis Grizzlies (49.5 wins): Over (68.7%)
- Dallas Mavericks (48.5 wins): Over (63.7%)
- New Orleans Pelicans (44.5 wins): Over (61.2%)
- Houston Rockets (24.5 wins): Under (61.8%)
- San Antonio Spurs (23.5 wins): Under (67.5%)
Which central division standout of the 00’s would be the best in today’s NBA?
Anthony Mason, Jay Williams, Anderson Varejao, Rasheed Wallace, Johnathan Bender (no injuries)
Rank if possible
Sheed, JWill & Mase
Which Pacers star from each era would fit best in today’s NBA?
Mel Daniels, Rik Smits, Mark Jackson, Reggie Miller, Ron Artest, Jermaine O’Neal, Paul George, Danny Granger, or Jalen Rose
Definitely Paul George
yea i shouldnt have put him……..
Even with the success George has today I’d go with Miller, could you imagine Reggie Miller in his prime in the 3 pt era?
He’d pretty much be Buddy Hield
Which of these Central Div trios would you rather have as the core of your team if you could have them during their prime & why? Jamaal Tinsley/Danny Granger/Antonio Davis (Ind), Vinnie Johnson/Tayshaun Prince/Greg Monroe (Det), Kirk Hinrich/Patrick Williams/Horace Grant (Chi), Mo Williams/Craig Ehlo/Jarrett Allen (Cle) or Brandon Jennings/Pat Connaughton/Vin Baker (Mil)?..
1. Mo/Jarrett/Craig
2. Jamaal/Danny/Antonio
3. Brandon/Vin/Pat
4. Pistons
5. Bulls
You’re killing me.
I voted the under on the Pistons not because they didn’t get better (they absolutely did), but because they’re a bad, rebuilding team in a conference full of contenders. They still don’t really have an identity either. Not yet. Gotta love the pure talent, though.
Pacers will move Turner and Buddy. And concentrate on next yrs draft. Lottery is loaded next yr. Imo Turner can help LA immensely. AD does not want to play C. Turner is mobile and plays both ways. He takes the pressure off AD on D. Think he’s a good fit for Lakers. I can see LA going after him.
Voted everyone over except Pacers …..