Vegas Over/Under: 48.5
Fromal’s Record Projection: 48-34
The Bet: Avoid but lean under
Though the Toronto Raptors’ offseason may be deemed a favorable because they managed to keep Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka, they did not escape scot-free.
Cory Joseph and DeMarre Carroll were exchanged away to new locations, which puts much more pressure on Delon Wright and new signing C.J. Miles to fill the shoes of the deceased contributors.
Luckily, they should have the ability to.
Joseph was not especially successful in Toronto, and Wright has more upside as Lowry’s main backup. And after Carroll proved a bust on his new arrangement, Miles should match with his spot-up art and willingness to do the little things well.
All these are powerful but largely lateral moves, containing high floors but more than hints in loftier ceilings.
The Raptors went 51-31 final year, which was an accurate representation of the abilities.
However, regression is arriving –not because of roster moves, but rather players slipping down at the leaguewide pecking order. Lowry is another year removed from his 30th birthday (terrible news for a point guard), Ibaka is no spring chicken and the group is relying on much more childhood for its thickness, which might result in some inconsistent showings.
Toronto should still finish near the top of this Eastern Conference; our projections have them in No. 4. But pushing for 50 wins may be asking a bit much.
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