Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win over 49.5 games

The Philadelphia 76ers may have had one of the best off-seasons in NBA history, but not everybody is so optimistic about their title chances next year. Vegas in particular has some heavy doubts about the Sixers and how they stack up against the rest of the Eastern Conference. Per Draft Kings, Philly has been given an over/under for their upcoming regular season win total of just 49.5 games. Normally, clearing 49 wins would be a commendable feat, one indicative of a decent postseason threat. However, compared to the Sixers' own lofty expectations for their team, winning just 50 ...