Milwaukee Bucks

Vegas Over/Under: 47.5

Fromal’s Record Projection: 45-37 The Bet: Prevent but lean under
To give over bettors a payout, the Milwaukee Bucks would need to acquire six more games in 2017-18 than they did during the 2016-17 campaign. That is not an unreasonable leap for such a young and talented team, but it’s still a bit unrealistic–even in the weakened Eastern Conference.
This roster is pervaded by upside. Just imagine how great the heart of Thon Maker, Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jabari Parker and Malcolm Brogdon could become. Now throw D.J. Wilson, Tony Snell and Greg Monroe into the equation.
But questions persist.
Parker may not go back to the lineup until after the All-Star break as he rehabs the second torn ACL of his basketball career, and that places an inordinate amount of strain on Antetokounmpo or one of those unproven youngsters to shoulder minutes at power forward.
Maker is by no means a lock to be valuable in 2017-18, and regression could hit Brogdon after his Rookie of the Year campaign.
The Bucks will be enjoyable. They should be thought of a playoff lock. But their development may not be as fast as some expect unless all the crucial pieces remain healthy and do not force the coaching team to rely to a less stimulating bench.

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