Oddsmakers set Warriors' win total at 66.5
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The offseason acquisition of four-time scoring champion Kevin Durant has placed the Golden State Warriors well ahead of the pack when it comes to the projected win totals set by Las Vegas oddsmakers for the upcoming 2016-17 NBA regular season.
In fact, they're the only team with an over-under set higher than 60, with their 66.5 victories 10 better than both the San Antonio Spurs and reigning champion Cleveland Cavaliers.
| Team | 2016-17 over/under | 2015-16 win total |
|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | 66.5 | 73 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 56.5 | 57 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 56.5 | 67 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 53.5 | 53 |
| Boston Celtics | 51.5 | 48 |
| Toronto Raptors | 49.5 | 56 |
| Utah Jazz | 47.5 | 40 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 46.5 | 44 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 45.5 | 55 |
| Detroit Pistons | 45.5 | 44 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 43.5 | 48 |
| Indiana Pacers | 43.5 | 45 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 43.5 | 42 |
| Washington Wizards | 42.5 | 41 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 41.5 | 29 |
| Houston Rockets | 41.5 | 41 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 39.5 | 33 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 39.5 | 48 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 39.5 | 42 |
| Chicago Bulls | 38.5 | 42 |
| New York Knicks | 38.5 | 32 |
| Orlando Magic | 36.5 | 35 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 36.5 | 30 |
| Miami Heat | 36.5 | 48 |
| Denver Nuggets | 34.5 | 33 |
| Sacramento Kings | 32.5 | 33 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 27.5 | 10 |
| Phoenix Suns | 26.5 | 23 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 24.5 | 17 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 20.5 | 21 |
(courtesy: Jeff Sherman, Westgate Las Vegas Superbook)
It should be pointed out that the numbers aren't necessarily a reflection of where oddsmakers feel each team will finish in the standings. They're the way they are so people will bet on them.