

One summer after reaching Game 7 of the NBA Finals, the Vegas over-under for the Pacers is 37.5 victories. That, of course, reflects the injury to Tyrese Haliburton and the exit of center Myles Turner. If you ask me, this will be a slightly-better-than-.500 outfit that will sneak in the back door of the playoffs. You heard it here first. Or maybe second.