Milwaukee Bucks

Vegas Over/Under: 47.5

Fromal’s Record Projection: 45-37 The Bet: Prevent but lean under
The Milwaukee Bucks would want to win six matches in 2017-18 than they did during the 2016-17 campaign to give over bettors a payout. That’s not an irrational jump for such a young and talented team, but it is still a bit unrealistic–even in the diminished Eastern Conference.
Upside pervades this roster. Just imagine how good Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, Malcolm Brogdon, Jabari Parker and Thon Maker’s core may turn into. Throw D.J. Wilson, Tony Snell and Greg Monroe to the equation.
But questions persist.
Parker may not go back to the lineup until after the All-Star break as he rehabs the next torn ACL of his basketball career, and that places an excessive amount of strain on Antetokounmpo or among the unproven kids 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 quick as some expect unless all of the crucial pieces remain healthy and don’t induce the coaching staff to rely on a less stimulating bench.

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