At first blush and without any research whatsoever into how shortened seasons affect standings, 48.5 seems too high a number. The Lakers are a year older. I know their 2011 draft class brought in potential first round guards, but will that really be enough to push the team from a .695 winning percentage (57-25) last year to a .724 winning percentage (49-17) this year?
I still need to look at how much parity there is in a shortened season as well as the Lakers' strength of schedule this year, but my gut is telling me UNDER 48.5 regular season wins is a good play. Thoughts?
I still need to look at how much parity there is in a shortened season as well as the Lakers' strength of schedule this year, but my gut is telling me UNDER 48.5 regular season wins is a good play. Thoughts?