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Betting companies like DraftKings quantify these trends, setting win totals and championship odds that reflect a more measured view of team strengths. For instance, the Philadelphia 76ers have a projected wins total of 42.5, indicating skepticism about their ability to dominate the regular season but acknowledgment of their potential for a playoff run. Similar patterns emerge across the league, with teams assigned odds that suggest a focus on making the playoffs rather than dominating the regular season.