Indiana Pacers Preseason Roundtable: Expectations, hopes, and fears

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INDIANAPOLIS – SEPTEMBER 24: T.J. Leaf #22, Darren Collison #2, Aaron Holiday #3, and Ike Anigbogu #13 of the Indiana Pacers pose for a head shot during the Pacers Media Day on September 24, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images) /

What’s your best prediction for the Indiana Pacers 2018-19 record?

Eamer: I’ve currently got the Pacers finishing the season with 51 wins with the same record as the 76ers. There’s no reason why this squad can’t push on past the team of last year in a LeBron-less Eastern Conference. They’re experienced together, they know where they want to be and they’ve got the leader they’ve been looking for since we realized Paul George wasn’t one a few years back.

Krieger: 50-32. I think this team has a shot to crack 50 wins for only the second time in 14 years. On paper, the additions of Evans and McDermott make this team better than last year’s 48-34 record. Sure, plenty of close games last season could’ve gone either way, but I still think the improved bench helps the Pacers add a couple wins.

Pfeifer: My guess is the Pacers win anywhere from 45-55 games, depending on any regression or progression. My guess, though, would be 51 wins.

Will Furr: 49-33. This Pacers squad is better than last year’s, but I’m not sure they get the same injury luck or shooting from guys like DC. I can’t take the under, but I don’t see the Pacers getting much over 50. I also predicted in the low 30’s last year, so hopefully I’ve just underestimated the Pacers again.

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