New York Knicks

Vegas Over/Under: 30.5

Fromal’s Record Projection: 28-54 The Bet: Under with confidence Rinse and repeat.
In 2013-14, the New York Knicks’ 37-45 record could not quite match their over/under of 49.5. Back in 2014-15, they came 23.5 games short of reaching their over/under of 40.5. In 2015-16, they had their over/under set at 31.5 and won 32 games. In 2016-17, their 31-51 album fell well shy of this 38.5 over/under.
Every year, Vegas provides a realistic expectation, listens as the public works itself into a frenzy about the diminished expectations for a major-market team and then (probably) collectively yells as its forecast either turns out accurate or too optimistic.
The last time New York exceeded the projection by more than a single game was 2012-13, and the roster was a bit different. So if this year break the mold?
Yes, Kristaps Porzingis is gifted. Yes, Tim Hardaway Jr. could inject more offensive firepower to the lineup. Yes, Madison Square Garden will probably be full of cheering fans, even if some (many?) Of them will be rooting on the opposition.
However, Carmelo Anthony remains on the roster, and there is no end in sight to the endless will-they-won’t-they exchange saga. Frank Ntilikina, ramon Sessions and Ron Baker include the point-guard spinning. Convincing depth exists at zero positions.
Please. Do not wager on the Knicks to acquire over 30 games.

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