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Into the Bears’ Den: picking NBA teams’ over/under from Vegas projections

By Ian Pierno

Mar 19, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; The American flag is stretched out by the Spurs Silver Dancers during the National Anthem before the game between the Golden State Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; The American flag is stretched out by the Spurs Silver Dancers during the National Anthem before the game between the Golden State Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports /
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MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES: 43.5

May 5, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) adjusts his mask during the first quarter in game two of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Grizzlies defeated the Warriors 97-90. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
May 5, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) adjusts his mask during the first quarter in game two of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Grizzlies defeated the Warriors 97-90. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Ian Pierno: OVER. Anyone who says “under” is trying to predict injuries, and odds are they’re not a doctor.

Parker Fleming: OVER. Bias aside, this team won 42 games with an onslaught of injuries. They missed Marc Gasol and Mike Conley for 25+ games. There will be kinks to work out with Fizdale’s offense and the integration of Chandler Parsons. However, we have seen the Grizzlies tear the league to shreds. When they do, they are arguably the best team in the league behind Golden State, Cleveland and San Antonio. With additional 3-point shooting and offensive power, I’ll take the over.

Ryan Snellings: OVER. After last year, Memphis is due for some good injury karma. The addition of Chandler Parsons will be a huge help and the transition from “Grit ‘n Grind” will be an interesting, but good, change. The team was good last year and expect a healthy one to only be better under new coach David Fizdale.

Taylor Buckley: OVER.

Ryan Schmitz: OVER. Of course the Grizzlies are going to be over. I’m talking NBA-record 74 wins here. In reality, I do think they are over. I think this year is one of their best chances to contend in the west. I can see 48 wins and another year similar to 2013 when they busted brackets and made the Western Conference Finals.

Jacob Collins: OVER. The Grizzlies were a walking corpse in April and May and made it to a casual 42 wins. I have no reason to believe they can’t push 50 if health doesn’t become a factor.

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