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 Pacific division…
Golden State Warriors
- 2021/22 record: 53-29
- Over/under for 2022/23: 53.5 wins
- Major offseason moves:
- Added: Donte DiVincenzo, JaMychal Green, Patrick Baldwin, Ryan Rollins
- Lost: Gary Payton II, Otto Porter Jr., Juan Toscano-Anderson, Nemanja Bjelica, Damion Lee
- Note: Andre Iguodala continues to weigh whether to re-sign with the Warriors or retire.
How many games will the Warriors win in 2022/23?
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Over 53.5 69% (502)
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Under 53.5 31% (224)
Total votes: 726
Phoenix Suns
- 2021/22 record: 64-18
- Over/under for 2022/23: 53.5 wins
- Major offseason moves:
- Added: Josh Okogie, Damion Lee, Jock Landale
- Lost: JaVale McGee, Aaron Holiday, Elfrid Payton, Ish Wainright
How many games will the Suns win in 2022/23?
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Over 53.5 60% (408)
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Under 53.5 40% (270)
Total votes: 678
Los Angeles Clippers
- 2021/22 record: 42-40
- Over/under for 2022/23: 52.5 wins
- Major offseason moves:
- Added: John Wall
- Lost: Isaiah Hartenstein, Rodney Hood
- Note: The Clippers will also have Kawhi Leonard back after he missed the entire 2021/22 season due to a torn ACL.
How many games will the Clippers win in 2022/23?
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Over 52.5 58% (381)
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Under 52.5 42% (276)
Total votes: 657
Los Angeles Lakers
- 2021/22 record: 33-49
- Over/under for 2022/23: 45.5 wins
- Major offseason moves:
How many games will the Lakers win in 2022/23?
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Under 45.5 67% (554)
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Over 45.5 33% (278)
Total votes: 832
Sacramento Kings
- 2021/22 record: 30-52
- Over/under for 2022/23: 34.5 wins
- Major offseason moves:
- Added: Keegan Murray, Malik Monk, Kevin Huerter, Sam Merrill, Matthew Dellavedova, Chima Moneke, DJ Steward
- Note: Merrill, Dellavedova, Moneke, and Steward have partially guaranteed salaries — not all of them will make the Kings’ regular season roster. KZ Okpala, Quinn Cook, and Kent Bazemore are also expected to be signed to compete for 15-man roster spots.
- Lost: Donte DiVincenzo, Justin Holiday, Maurice Harkless, Jeremy Lamb, Damian Jones, Josh Jackson
- Added: Keegan Murray, Malik Monk, Kevin Huerter, Sam Merrill, Matthew Dellavedova, Chima Moneke, DJ Steward
How many games will the Kings win in 2022/23?
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Over 34.5 62% (420)
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Under 34.5 38% (258)
Total votes: 678
Previous voting results:
- Milwaukee Bucks (52.5 wins): Over (75.5%)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (47.5 wins): Over (73.4%)
- Chicago Bulls (44.5 wins): Over (51.6%)
- Detroit Pistons (28.5 wins): Over (51.6%)
- Indiana Pacers (23.5 wins): Under (62.8%)
- 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 Pacific Div trio would you rather have as the core of your team, Randy Smith/Danny Manning/Chris Kaman (LAC), Sleepy Floyd/Larry Hughes/Joe Barry Carroll (GSW), Bobby Jackson/Otis Thorpe/Brad Miller (Sac), Derek Fisher/Jamaal Wilkes/AC Green (LAL) or Eric Bledsoe/Dan Majerle/Larry Nance (Pho)? Rank a top3 if possible…
He was the #1 overall pick for a reason. Prime Manning was a bucket but he was also very versatile for a guy his size… link to m.youtube.com
He was also #1 overall pick for a reason. Ws obv gave up to much to get JBC (Parish & McHale), but he was a big time talent & showed as much in this game. Carroll gave Kareem & the defending champs a cool 32 here early in his rookie season… link to m.youtube.com
Otis Thorpe was a whole beast in Sacramento. Reminds me of what Antonio McDyess could been without the injuries. This is him absolutely dominating the paint (31pts 17rebs) vs NYK in 85… link to m.youtube.com
Most are aware of Magic stepping up & having a huge closeout gm vs Philly to win a title & Finals MVP as a rookie. Way fewer remember Silk going off for 37 & 10 in that same game, outplaying prime Dr. J & leading the Lakers to the title… link to m.youtube.com
JR Smith, but easier to sell.. link to m.youtube.com
literally who asked
That’s an odd pairing for GS. I doubt anyone would be interested.
Remains baffling how Phoenix did not improve their roster.
Was waiting for KD but the Nets are the worst NBA FO so now both teams just going to get destroyed by Curry and GSW.
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Putting your money on anyone but GSW = bye bye money
Golden State is in a good position, but not unbeatable. A healthy Denver team will be problematic. A healthy Clipper team with Kwai playing like his old self are also a threat.
Golden State did the right thing and tanked when they were not healthy. You combine that with the fact that they are as good as evaluating NBA Draft talent as any team in the league.
Franchise is so well run they got a pair of head coaching bums, Luke Walton and Mike Brown, multiple head jobs.
The Lakers will be lucky to win, 35 games.
I don’t see anyone among the Lakers additions that is a better shooter than Malik Monk. That is going to be a problem!
Bingo, no shooting at all.
I have
Kings 40 wins
Lakers 35 wins
Lakers are wise by keeping both future first round picks
I don’t buy the wins from Westbrook
Mike Brown is far better than coach Ham
Sillivan you’ve been saying all summer long, ad nauseam, “trade Westbrook.” The only way they trade him is if Lakers include sweeteners. Now you’re saying wise to keep the pics? Waffle much?
Lakers get A+ from me by keeping both picks in summer
Lakers get F on everything else
Lakers will be dead last…
Still trying to figure out who you are. You changed your username from something. We don’t see x%sure anymore but I’m not thinking that’s you, or is it?
Yes there is a good chance that if the Kings improve on the floor like they have their roster, the Lakers will be dead last in the Pacific.