New York Knicks

Publiziert 18. August 2019 | Von Torsten Jinczek

Vegas Over/Under: 30.5

Fromal’s Record Projection: 28-54 The Bet: Beneath with confidence Rinse and repeat.
In 2013-14, the New York Knicks‘ 37-45 record couldn’t quite match their over/under of 49.5. In 2014-15, they came 23.5 games short of attaining their over/under of 40.5. In 2015-16, they’d their over/under place at 31.5 and won 32 games. In 2016-17, their 31-51 record fell well shy of the 38.5 over/under.
Each year, Vegas provides a realistic anticipation, listens as the public works itself into a frenzy about the diminished expectations for a major-market staff and then (probably) collectively yells as its prediction either turns out true or overly optimistic.
The last time New York exceeded the projection by more than one match was 2012-13, and the roster was a bit different. So if this year break the mould?
Yes, Kristaps Porzingis is talented. Yes, Tim Hardaway Jr. could inject more offensive firepower to the lineup. Yes, Madison Square Garden will most likely be filled with cheering fans, even though some (many?) Of them will be rooting on the opposition.
However, Carmelo Anthony remains on the roster, and there’s no end in sight to the never-ending will-they-won’t-they trade saga. Frank Ntilikina ramon Sessions and Ron Baker comprise the rotation. Convincing depth exists at zero places.
Please. Don’t bet on the Knicks to win over 30 games.