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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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LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS: 53.5

April 12, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) moves the ball against Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
April 12, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) moves the ball against Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Ian Pierno: UNDER

Parker Fleming: OVER. The Clippers are a good regular season team. There are 82 games, and in about 60 of them, no defense is played. Therefore, they are able to go full “Lob City” mode. They may win 55-57 games, but ask me again in April if I think they’ll go to the Western Conference Finals.

Ryan Snellings: OVER. I think the Clippers have a good 55 wins in them and can really challenge the Spurs for the 2-seed. This team is possibly in championship or bust mode so expect a big bounce back year from Blake Griffin. They brought a lot of the gang back and added some depth with the signings of Mo Speights, Raymond Felton, Brandon Bass and the drafting of Brice Johnson. I think they’ll be pretty, pretty, pretty good.

Taylor Buckley: OVER. With the team in a do-or-die scenario, I think it shocks everyone and finish right behind the Warriors. Not to mention both Blake Griffin and Chris Paul have extra motivation due to being in contract years.

Ryan Schmitz: OVER. I’ve always thought the Clippers have been overrated, but I think this will be their year. CP3 is going to do some big things and Blake Griffin might even take the next step because if he doesn’t, I’m sure Doc Rivers will be getting some calls from his buddies in Boston.

Jacob Collins: OVER. WAY OVER. If the Clippers are healthy, they’re the second best team in the west and one of the best in the NBA. I think they can push 60.

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