Poll: final thoughts on win outcomes for 2023/24

drsd · Post #1 » by **drsd** » Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:54 am

The ESPN computers has Orlando on 38 wins in its final computations. And Caesars has the Magic on 37.5 wins for the over/under betting line.

Is that right, too low or too high?

drsd · Post #2 » by **drsd** » Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:56 am

THe ESPN final rankings has Orlando at 21: link: Orlando Magic predicted at 38-44

... which, by the way, is predicted at the play-in 10-seed.

Post #3 » by **eyriq** » Tue Oct 24, 2023 12:12 pm

drsd wrote:THe ESPN final rankings has Orlando at 21: link: Orlando Magic predicted at 38-44

... which, by the way, is predicted at the play-in 10-seed.

I like being projected for the play-in.

jezzerinho · Post #4 » by **jezzerinho** » Tue Oct 24, 2023 12:18 pm

As we're currently constructed, I think we can hold all but the very best offensive teams to manageable scores. I just have grave reservations about our ability to then outscore that number.

We'll be hardworking, competitive and team-first. But our ball movement, scoring volume and scoring efficiency is just not up there yet to make a big rankings jump.

38-40 wins, if Franz stays healthy throughout.

pepe1991 · Post #5 » by **pepe1991** » Tue Oct 24, 2023 12:39 pm

Pivotal for our record will be health of Wendell.

We have no backup C , and we especially don't have backup C capable of playing starter's min.

drsd · Post #6 » by **drsd** » Tue Oct 24, 2023 1:03 pm

pepe1991 wrote:Pivotal for our record will be health of Wendell.

We have no backup C , and we especially don't have backup C capable of playing starter's min.

And-1

M-Wagner is a competent offensive player that is a traffic cone on defense. And Bitadze is a really good defensive player that is a lead weight on offense (can't the dude set screens at least; come on!).

Audi · Post #7 » by **Audi** » Tue Oct 24, 2023 1:53 pm

pepe1991 wrote:Pivotal for our record will be health of Wendell.

We have no backup C , and we especially don't have backup C capable of playing starter's min.

Definitely will be a factor.

However, if we can use Isaac and Paolo interchangeably at the 4 and 5 depending on match up, that would make things a little less detrimental.

Residual-Heat · Post #8 » by **Residual-Heat** » Tue Oct 24, 2023 3:02 pm

I think 38-42 wins. Voted 39+ wins

Skybox · Post #9 » by **Skybox** » Tue Oct 24, 2023 3:16 pm

drsd wrote:
pepe1991 wrote:Pivotal for our record will be health of Wendell.

We have no backup C , and we especially don't have backup C capable of playing starter's min.

And-1

M-Wagner is a competent offensive player that is a traffic cone on defense. And Bitadze is a really good defensive player that is a lead weight on offense (can't the dude set screens at least; come on!).

I agree...that could be an unexpected (but sensible) direction for some kind of swap when we thin the guard herd. If it's not going to be a blockbuster, it could still be tactically solid...I also hope to see Isaac there in limited minutes-matchup dependent.

basketballRob · Post #10 » by **basketballRob** » Tue Oct 24, 2023 4:04 pm

69!

https://youtu.be/RMtEZkNvcbY?feature=shared

Last Guardian · Post #11 » by **Last Guardian** » Tue Oct 24, 2023 4:10 pm

My final guess is 43-39. My instinct says higher but I'm just hyped. When trying to be realistic, we are still very young and that will cause some headaches. My +9 increase in wins is factoring in better health, since when healthy we were around a .500 team last season, as well as a likely more consistent defense (increase in Suggs minutes, possible JI presence and subtraction of Bol and Bamba).

Post #12 » by **eyriq** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 3:54 am

Official prediction is 39 wins.

Will be tightly watching for a 50+ win pace though.

Rainwater · Post #13 » by **Rainwater** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 5:28 am

39,40 sounds about right.

drsd · Post #14 » by **drsd** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:25 am

I like 43-39.

Orlando will have some interesting wins and some disgusting losses. The reality is that this is still a TO prone, young team. And Ingles alone cannot shore up Orlando's most obvious deficit: distance shooting.

Wins will come on the defensive side of the ball.

Message Boar · Post #15 » by **Message Boar** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 11:01 am

40-ish wins seems right. It's all going to depend on how many key injuries we sustain compared to other (east) teams, anyway.

MagicFan101 · Post #16 » by **MagicFan101** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 4:12 pm

My not so bold prediction for the season:

65+ wins
Paolo wins the MVP
Franz wins the Finals MVP
Suggs wins the DPOY

TheChaser · Post #17 » by **TheChaser** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 4:38 pm

Low 40s

zaymon · Post #18 » by **zaymon** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 5:08 pm

I think we can win 40+ games this season. Franz Wagner is that good. I think that we are better than 2020 Grizzlies.

Post #19 » by **UCFJayBird** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 5:30 pm

Assuming we remain relatively healthy, my prediction is 43-39. We were a .500 ball club the last 2/3 of the season. I see no reason to think we won't be in that same ballpark this year barring unexpected player regression or injuries.

p0peye · Post #20 » by **p0peye** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 5:40 pm

pepe1991 wrote:Pivotal for our record will be health of Wendell.

We have no backup C , and we especially don't have backup C capable of playing starter's min.

I don't think we can afford injury to any one of Paolo, Franz, WCJ or Cole if we are to reach 38+ wins.

How many wins will Orlando have this year