2021-2022 DAL Wins Prediction | Vegas Line: 48.5

[DanSchwartzgan]

I've seen it said the Mav's have the same starting lineup as they did two seasons ago.  The inference is how can they be any better.  Two points:

1.  The bench is vastly different than Curry, Justin Jackson, Maxi, Wright and Brunson (who was under-utilized at the time).

2.  The Mav's were off to a good start before Powell got injured (even with KP slow to hit his stride):

     After 22 games they were 16-6.  .72% and a 60 win pace
     After 31 games they were 21-10  .68% and a 55 win pace
     After 42 games they were 27-15  .64% and a 53 win pace

I think 55 wins is very doable.