NBA OVER/UNDER Predictions

#nba
1. **Atlanta Hawks**: The Atlanta Hawks are led by dynamic guard Trae Young, striving to build on their Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 2021.
2. **Boston Celtics**: The Boston Celtics, with a rich history of 18 championships, continue to chase banner 19 behind stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
3. **Brooklyn Nets**: The Brooklyn Nets are in a rebuilding phase, focusing on young talent Mikal Bridges.
4. **Charlotte Hornets**: The Charlotte Hornets are looking to develop their young core, led by the electric LaMelo Ball, into a playoff contender.
5. **Chicago Bulls**: The Chicago Bulls, once home to Michael Jordan, are trying to recapture past glory with a balanced roster featuring Zach LaVine and Josh Giddey.
6. **Cleveland Cavaliers**: The Cleveland Cavaliers have rebuilt quickly around rising star Donovan Mitchell and a talented young core.
7. **Dallas Mavericks**: The Dallas Mavericks, led by MVP candidate Luka Doncic, are on a mission to return to championship contention.
8. **Denver Nuggets**: The Denver Nuggets are the reigning NBA champions, anchored by the three-time MVP, Nikola Jokic.
9. **Detroit Pistons**: The Detroit Pistons are focused on developing their young talent, including Cade Cunningham, in hopes of returning to playoff relevance.
10. **Golden State Warriors**: The Golden State Warriors remain a championship contender with their core of Steph Curry and Draymond Green.
11. **Houston Rockets**: The Houston Rockets are in the midst of a rebuild, hoping their young stars like Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. can lead them back to success.
12. **Indiana Pacers**: The Indiana Pacers are building around rising star Tyrese Haliburton and aim to return to the playoffs after a brief rebuild.
13. **Los Angeles Clippers**: The Los Angeles Clippers are seeking a championship behind the star duo of Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, despite persistent injury concerns.
14. **Los Angeles Lakers**: The Los Angeles Lakers, led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, continue to pursue championships in the twilight of LeBron's career.
15. **Memphis Grizzlies**: The Memphis Grizzlies are a young, up-and-coming team, energized by the explosive play of Ja Morant.
16. **Miami Heat**: The Miami Heat, known for their "Heat Culture," consistently compete in the Eastern Conference, led by Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo.
17. **Milwaukee Bucks**: The Milwaukee Bucks, with two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, are perennial contenders in the Eastern Conference.
18. **Minnesota Timberwolves**: The Minnesota Timberwolves are building around their young duo of Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns.
19. **New Orleans Pelicans**: The New Orleans Pelicans are hoping to make a deep playoff run with their talented core, including Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram.
20. **New York Knicks**: The New York Knicks are looking to solidify their place in the playoffs, led by Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle.
21. **Oklahoma City Thunder**: The Oklahoma City Thunder, armed with a wealth of draft picks, are developing a promising young core led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
22. **Orlando Magic**: The Orlando Magic are in a rebuilding phase, with promising young players like Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner leading the way.
23. **Philadelphia 76ers**: The Philadelphia 76ers are led by MVP Joel Embiid and Paul George. They are focused on breaking through to the NBA Finals.
24. **Phoenix Suns**: The Phoenix Suns, with stars like Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, are in win-now mode, aiming for their first NBA championship.
25. **Portland Trail Blazers**: The Portland Trail Blazers have entered a new era, building around young talent after trading away Damian Lillard.
26. **Sacramento Kings**: The Sacramento Kings ended their playoff drought and are looking to build on their success with De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis.
27. **San Antonio Spurs**: The San Antonio Spurs are in a rebuilding phase, with the focus on developing Victor Wembanyama into their next franchise player with the addition of Chris Paul.
28. **Toronto Raptors**: The Toronto Raptors are retooling their roster, looking to get back to championship contention after their 2019 title.
29. **Utah Jazz**: The Utah Jazz are focused on their rebuild, developing young talent like Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler.
30. **Washington Wizards**: The Washington Wizards are in a transitional phase, building around their young core after trading away Bradley Beal.

[@Abacus_Real]

Finally found another guy who’s bearish on the Grizzlies. It seems like everyone else is penciling them for a lock in the playoffs but just 2 years ago they got completely exposed by the Lakers in the playoffs and they really didn’t do anything to shore up their weaknesses since then. And I completely agree that it’s ridiculous to expect Ja to win them 19 more games, much less winning 25 more games to get 50 wins

[@mfdoomhelikedbcooper6602]

“Bearish on the grizzlies” I see what you did there 💀

[@LUC4Z3]

"Exposed by the Lakers" They were completely injured that series dumbass lol

[@whatshorts]

I'm mostly basing it on the fact that I don't think a team just jump back into the mix after an abysmal year. I might be wrong though.

[@DanielTaylor-tz1rf]

@@whatshorts Ja back, drafted Edey which allows JJJ to play at his natural position. I think you're underestimating the Grizzlies.

[@seffor]

​@@DanielTaylor-tz1rfGG jackson just broke his foot

[@thetwiggamingchannel9578]

You should do a top 10 ranking of the best shooters in the NBA (accounting for catch and shoot 3s, pull-up 3s, Midrange, and Free throwa)

[@whatshorts]

I think I'm going to. maybe next week.

[@ggo7269]

Bro said “everybody is high on the Knicks I just don’t see them being better I know they added Mikal bridges but….ummmmm…yea idk I just don’t see them being better” 😂😂😂😂😂😂 man what ? That’s insane

[@whatshorts]

But whose over do I have that you think is wrong?

[@olegal11]

Danthony Melton was good for the sixers but he was injured for a long time

[@whatshorts]

that's right. Now I remember. I talked about that when I did a video on the warriors offseason.

[@origin2992]

Learned a lot of good lessons this video 🙏

[@whatshorts]

🙏

[@WokenStrategies]

The Mavs are about to have a 67 win season, Luka will win MVP then they will lose in the first round to the warriors. But fr though I think Mavs are at least a 55 win team, 60 win pace post trade-deadline last year, coming back after losing in finals, and Naji Marshal is a great replacement for DJJ and Klay is an amazing replacement for THJ also 2nd Year Dlive. And they have so much motivation to have a good season, Lukas never gotten MVP, Kyrie is getting older and its his last chance to contribute, same w Klay (needs to beat washed allegations).

[@whatshorts]

I'm excited for them. I really have no idea what to expect and there's no way I'd ever bet on any of these teams. Fade whatever I say. Warriors ain't making the playoffs ;)

[@bakerhickock]

under on the hornets is kinda crazy to me. last year was almost entirely without lamelo and mark williams. also some of their better role players only got there at the deadline last year (grant williams and tre mann). add josh green into the mix and they have like 6-7 solid role players surrounding two young stars, easy play-in team if you can get 50-60 games out of lamelo (he’s due for a healthy season at this point)

[@whatshorts]

yeah, that's probably the justification for the 27.5. It could happen especially getting a new coach in there.

[@bookaufman9643]

At 27 minutes and 38 seconds it said that I was the only person watching. I don't think I've ever experienced that on KZbin. It just says 1 watching but I'm still just 2/3 through the video.

[@whatshorts]

yeah, if you started the video from the beginning it runs the premeire keeps going.

[@ErinBanneret]

The only way the Lakers get better is with a trade deadline restructure, which is always a gamble. They have a lot of contracts that can be shifted, but who would be selling? No idea.

[@whatshorts]

they always dive into that bargain bin during the trade deadline. They're always shopping around DLO

[@superman10501]

“I’m a huge Andre Drummond fan” great back up center Said no one ever

[@whatshorts]

his mama probably said it.

[@metal--babble346]

Lakers fans were told to give Coach Redick some patience. A pre-emptive bad start before the season even starts ?? ... not a good look

[@whatshorts]

haha who said that?

[@Wiiry]

I’m placing bets on your predictions, at least the ones you were felt more confident on only for 50$ each so fingers crossed 🤞

[@whatshorts]

🤞 (for the record, I placed no bets)

[@moisturizedkev]

Get a load of this connected NBA insider right here 😮

[@moisturizedkev]

Also, legit a fan of your content…. Gotta hone in on your takes about Miles Bridges and Kevin Porter Jr- yea, sorry, you shouldn’t be allowed to play in the nba after you do that to a woman, it disgusts me forreal… I wish nothing good for those guys

[@whatshorts]

yeah, there should be a hard and fast rule for the whole league.

[@xmattew17]

Taking the over with the nets is crazy man😂

[@whatshorts]

I'm loco baby!

[@xmattew17]

@@whatshortsahahhahahahah love the content tho. Maybe Ben Simmons will have the greatest comeback since Jesus Christ and you will be right, I really hope for that to be honest

[@whirlysquirrely3368]

I feel like any team that doesn't have an actual star player on their team is gonna be in the 20' or late teens in victories. So teams like Portland, Detroit, Washington, Chicago, and Brooklyn are gonna win between 15-25 most likely.

[@whatshorts]

It's crazy to me that the handicappers believe BK is going to be the worst of all of them.

[@Mrdonjuliothewicked]

Imagine a world where Troy Weaver / whoever told that to Saddiq Bey, worked with Kobe or MJ, telling one of them to go home or find other hobbies lmao.

[@whatshorts]

Kobe definitely didn't have hobbies.

[@Mrdonjuliothewicked]

I agree with most of these, and even if i dont, definitely understand the reasoning, the Rockets one lost me a bit though. Dont get me wrong i know this isnt 2k, but id still have to imagine at least one of Sengun, Green, Amen, Jabari Smith, Cam Whitmore, take the next step + Tari Eason coming back from injury + adding someone who was shooting 50% from three in Reed + general internal improvement from the team staying mostly the same, would get them more than two wins of an improvement. I could see an argument though for there being too much, as i named 7 people who will get rotation minutes without mentioning FVV, Dillon, Steven Adams, shit im probably missing a person that is rotation worthy, so i could see potentially just being too many mouths to feed / too many egos.

[@whatshorts]

Some of those guys are going to take a jump, wins are going to be more hard to come by next season imo.

[@whirlysquirrely3368]

The rockets have so much young talent they didn't need to add anyone. Those guys are gonna get better. They're gonna win more. Just like a lot of these other young teams.

[@whatshorts]

That has to be the thought. Sengun is going to take another huge leap.

[@duder7396]

I think the clips are going to be worse than last season but they might be somewhat of a sleeper as far as expectations go. I think norman powell can step up a little but i agree with you as far as terance mann goes, he's not nearly confident enough to start over powell

[@whatshorts]

They've got some depth. Starting line up is kind of mid though.

[@duder7396]

@@whatshorts For sure

[@Mrdonjuliothewicked]

Nets got Zaire and a second from the grizzlies basically for free, Nets gave them Mamadi Diakite who was a throwaway from the Mikael trade, and grizzlies just waived Mamadi the other day. Or you can just look at it as Nets got Zaire, Bojan, 5 1sts, a 1st swap, and two 2nds for Mikael Bridges and a second lol.

[@whatshorts]

Nets over is going to be tough but I think they got it.

[@dylanalexander2407]

Kings I think will surprise some people. They managed to keep their main core while gaining Demar Derozan and Jalen Mcdaniels. Could be a top 3 seed in the west, not sure how that will translate in the playoffs though, we will see. They need to fix their defensive issues before I can start legitimately considering them a contender. Suns are really really disappointing to me. They have such a good starting 5 but I don't know how well they can push on in the playoffs with that bench they have. They made some notable moves in the offseason, so we will see but I still am not that high on them. They truly shot themselves in the foot with that Beal contract. I think this will be the Sixers year (I am delusional). Barring injuries', they are in easily the best shape they for a long playoff run since 2019. I really like the longer videos, and speculating on team successes. Keep it up, I am excited to see what comes on this channel when the regular season starts!

[@whatshorts]

I'm rooting for the Kings, but you're right they lost Davion so the defense is still going to be an issue. I think the suns are going to naturally improve given another year to improve chemistry. Frank Vogel and Bud are interchangeable to me. Sixers with PG and Embiid have the ultimate playoff disappointment combo, but I'm here for it! I'm excited for reg season videos too!

[@CheepsAhoy69]

disappointed by the knicks under, when OG and Brunson play they are 11-1 in the regular season. Randle was hurt since end of January and OG was hurt for most of the year after that too. A healthy knicks team wins at least 57 games imo. Hartenstein is a big loss but Mikal is an incredible addition, if they can get a legit backup center then this team is right up there with the celtics Edit: I was wrong, they’re 19-2 with OG and Brunson which is insane. I was just thinking about their January record with Randle also playing with those 2

[@majr2248]

I agree that if they’re healthy they’ll be stupid good, it just seems unlikely with Robinson and OGs track record atp, not to mention Randle. If Robinson goes down I assume Precious will be the starting centre, I didn’t hate his minutes behind Isiah last season but I don’t like the sound of that.

[@CheepsAhoy69]

@@majr2248 Mitch is for sure injury prone. History has proven OG misses time every season but the injuries are all freak accidents kinda, I did a deep dive into it a few months ago and they’re all unrelated bad luck like bone spurs, appendectomy, contusions. And Randle dislocating his shoulder is for sure just a bad luck accident. Precious is a fine backup center but when Mitch surely misses games then Sims will most likely start and I straight up don’t think he’s good

[@whatshorts]

I agree. I just think the line is set a little too high. I love the team though.

[@CheepsAhoy69]

@@whatshorts my fandom may be blinding me but the numbers don’t lie, 19-2 with Brunson and OG is crazy good. I was thinking about the wrong stat in my comment lol oh well. I’m hype to watch em play

[@BreakdanceTrillion]

Agree, I'm high on them too, but also concerned about injuries. Hopefully Mitch's health won't be a problem but if it is I'm sure Leon will secure a suitable backup before the deadline.

[@doggosupremme]

Anytime I see a huskier person suddenly way skinnier and looking low key genuinely unhealthy or like they're wasting away, I assume they're on ozempic 🙃

[@whatshorts]

post 2023 I feel the same.

[@bnb6868]

Celtics gonna depend a lot on KP health. I know last playoffs they did it without him for the most part but regular season and with the east improving (celtics are still by far the favourites in the east) kp will be even more important and needed this season.

[@whatshorts]

I think they can win a championship without KP. They've got so much juice.

[@metal--babble346]

You didn't watch any Blazer games? That's the exact type of fans Portland is recruiting. Don't watch games, just the highlights. Everyone shoots 99% !!

[@whatshorts]

guess I'm a die hard Blazers fan!

[@metal--babble346]

I'd take the under on Memphis. They played horrible last year. The starters are injury prone, and they have a draft pick. Grizzlies on tank watch

[@whatshorts]

I'm thinking bottom play-in.

[@jtbaby69]

NOOOOOOOOOO I HAD A PLAY BY PLAY FOR THE FIRST 35 MINUTES IF THIS VIDEO AND IT ALL DELETED I HAD A POINT FOR EACH TEAM Next week

[@jtbaby69]

but have to say agree miles bridges and KPJ should be out of the league

[@whatshorts]

damn hotkey refresh! Yeah, the league player's association should handle that the more I think about it.

[@raifaustino]

You can’t shit all over Miles Bridges AND say you like Josh Giddey in the same video man, come on now.

[@whatshorts]

Did I say I like Josh Giddey? my bad if I did.

[@raifaustino]

You good bro 🙏🏾 thanks for responding.

[@metal--babble346]

Raptors 31 wins ?? That seems steep... there's good rookies to lose for next summer.

[@whatshorts]

that's what I'm sayin. that team is going in the mud next year.

[@DanielTaylor-tz1rf]

Would you not sign MJ or LBJ if they had a DV charge?

[@whatshorts]

Yes. I would not sign either and my team would suck.

[@nevohyams]

ngl i feel like you made the list based off your opinion initially and then when there were too many teams over you started looking for reasons to change some of them to under that you don't fully believe in

[@whatshorts]

This exactly what happened, but I did realize that I had some biases on the second look. (Lakers Warriors over)

[@kylevail6630]

Good video except you should not like Josh giddey, for on and off court reasons, Chicago is now in pistons/wizards tier of basketball hell and trading giddey for Caruso is basically screaming that they are tanking and do not want to win, feel bad for bulls fans

[@whatshorts]

yeah, bulls gotta get off Lavine too. He's going to ball out to get traded.

[@chrisrandles857]

Saddiq Bey is bae

[@whatshorts]

chesapeake Bey

[@isaiahbarreras2451]

be nice to my hornets man😿

[@whatshorts]

sorry brother. stay strong.

[@Joe_Ma99]

yo wtf is with nba fans and the mavs? They just went to the finals! lol and is DJJ an irreplaceable player? He was an average roll player at best before signing w Dallas for the minimum. The year he plays an elite playmaker, he gets the bag. Coincidence?

[@whatshorts]

good points. I don't know why I have so much doubt. they've clearly proved themselves. DJJ rules though.

[@Joe_Ma99]

@@whatshorts 💯 DJJ is the man but considering they had to bench him in the finals, I’m pretty sure they can replace his production w some combination of Klay, Naji, Grimes, and Dinwiddie. lol

[@metal--babble346]

everyone is ragging on the Kings, why ?? Because they stole DeRozan from the Lakers ?? Look... money talks, the other stuff walks.

[@whatshorts]

I think it's because the kings defense might be a little sus and derozan probably won't help that much.

[@cpt.waddledoo4645]

as a kings fan, derozan isn't fixing any of the problems that we had this previous season. we wont be able to compete in the west in a playoff setting without a competent defense and we need more perimeter shooters; derozan unfortunately doesnt solve either of those problems. imo the only way we have a rlly good season is if keegan murray takes that all-star leap and malik monk stays healthy

[@MMMAXIMO]

ADORABLE cat

[@whatshorts]

She's a sweetie too!

[@whirlysquirrely3368]

I got so much whiplash from you talking about the Lakers and then transitioning to the heat.

[@whatshorts]

alright try to incorporate some segues for next week's video.

[@whirlysquirrely3368]

@@whatshorts I was referring to how you said the lakers didn't get better which is fair they didn't so you too the under. But then you gave the heat the over even though they didn't do anything either and they also rely on a guy in his mid to late 30's. But i guess it's because they are in the east but to me the Heat will be lucky to be 500. at the end of the season.

[@bookaufman9643]

I enjoyed watching Jonas play last year and I think he is the only reason that the Pelicans aren't going to be a top four seed. But he was still very solid rebounder and just had a good Court presence. They need to get active in figure something out. It seemed like there were guys available but New Orleans didn't pull the trigger. It's a little frustrating like the Denver situation where you're in a win-now mode but your not active at all in free agency. Where I'm at in the video you haven't gotten to them yet but I'm going to guess that the Nuggets do not make their over this year. They're going to have to fight really hard to even make it to the fourth seed. I don't understand this team's management because they have the best player in the NBA and they're being extremely inactive. If any team should be win now it needs to be the Nuggets. On top of their inactivity there is definitely something going on with Jamal Murray. The guy hasn't looked like himself for about 6 months now. I'm a nuggets fan so I'm worried about this team.😊

[@whatshorts]

I know. Kroenke is a businessman. He's just trying to be in the black every year. Squandering the best player in the league.

[@crax-55]

Still slepping on the Mavs. They never learn

[@whatshorts]

forever sleeping 😴 ;)

[@Joe_Ma99]

@@whatshorts 🗣️WAKE UP Slaps!

[@ghostin5699]

Disney must be hyped to broadcast all the woman beaters ball out on their streaming platforms :))

[@whatshorts]

Doris and Mike will probably glaze over it. By glaze I mean not mention anything.

[@bookaufman9643]

I think I've disagreed with you on about 50% of these. I do agree that the Pacers should be better but I think they have a bigger chance than Orlando of taking a step back. I'm not saying that they're going to but I would take the Orlando over and maybe not bet on Indiana.

[@whatshorts]

Orlando feels too young. I guess I value the experience of the Pacers.

[@bookaufman9643]

The Spurs will be better but they still will be a lottery team. We do have to keep in mind that Chris Paul could go down at any point and for some reason they didn't go out and get Tyus Jones. I guess because they picked up Castle. Also Slaps I remember arguing with you over the Kyle Kuzma take. I think you also said that Washington wasn't trying to lose but it is patently obvious that they are. I'm glad you came around on that.

[@whatshorts]

Yeah, I still believe in Kuz though. Wizards are going to be trash.

[@bookaufman9643]

I think that Memphis is definitely an over. They lost their entire lineup last year besides Jaren Jackson Jr. You have to look at this team from the year before and then they added Marcus Smart. This is going to be close to a 50 win team. I can't stand the Grizzlies but they're going to be very good edit: they did have Desmond Bane last year. BANE!! I think you're looking at this team as if they were only missing Ja Morant last year but I really do think you should look at what they did in 2022 and then add in Zach Edey and Marcus Smart. I think they are a top four seed. I hope you're right but I'm pretty sure that I am.😊

[@kingdinodragonite3470]

No. The West got better. Yall said the same thing when the Lakers got good after the deadline in 2023 and then they fell off in 2024 despite having healthy AD.

[@bookaufman9643]

@@kingdinodragonite3470 the situation in Los Angeles and in Memphis are in no way the same. That's a pretty bad comparison.

[@michaelmango23]

@@kingdinodragonite3470 thats a horrible comparison the grizzlies were literally running G league lineups for half the season

[@whatshorts]

We'll see. The West is just too good. It's also going to be a comeback season. Chemistry gotta re-gel.

[@DanielTaylor-tz1rf]

@@kingdinodragonite3470 Remember when Ja came back briefly and they started winning way more games? Ja unlocks the rest of the team.

[@habib670]

lol he said the name!

[@whatshorts]

which name?

[@habib670]

@@whatshorts the rights to ricky sanchez! It's a bit from the podcast when people namedrop them.

[@whatslaps]

@@habib670 haha, I'm obviously not a regular listener ;)

[@LuisLRC]

the reason the mavs were worse before the deadline is because they were the second most injured team in the entire nba before february. they were 15-1 when luka and gafford started post trade deadline. i just dont see how a team that went to the finals, beating 3 other 50 win teams, that got better in the offseason, and will be healthier next year (have to, seeing as they were pretty much the most injured) doesnt at least get 50 this year again. that kind of felt like a casual take by you

[@whatshorts]

honestly I am kind of casual. I just felt like the Mavs came out of nowhere last year. PJ Washington and Gafford became studs out when they became Mavs.

[@seanfiltzer1561]

Anton Watson is a on a two way with the Celtics, not the hornets

[@whatshorts]

Interesting. that's a screenshot from NBA dot com. I'm going to go back and look.

[@swezzy5782]

I dont really care for the miles bridges opinion, i only know him for his basketball skill dont care about his personal life

[@whatshorts]

to each their own. 🤝🏻