Major betting outlets, including BetMGM and BetOnline, have released their projected win totals for the five Atlantic Division clubs ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, which tips off next month. The figures offer an early gauge of expectations following a busy offseason across the division.
New York Knicks
Line: 53.5 wins
2024-25 record: 51-31
Key additions: Guerschon Yabusele, Jordan Clarkson, Mohamed Diawara, Malcolm Brogdon
Key departures: Precious Achiuwa, Cameron Payne, Delon Wright, P.J. Tucker
Boston Celtics
Line: 42.5 wins
2024-25 record: 61-21
Key additions: Anfernee Simons, Chris Boucher, Luka Garza, Josh Minott, Hugo Gonzalez
Key departures: Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, Luke Kornet, Torrey Craig, JD Davison
Injury note: Jayson Tatum is expected to miss most or all of the season while recovering from a torn Achilles.
Philadelphia 76ers
Line: 42.5 wins
2024-25 record: 24-58
Key additions: VJ Edgecombe, Trendon Watford, Johni Broome
Key departures: Guerschon Yabusele, Jared Butler, Ricky Council IV, Lonnie Walker IV
Free-agency note: Restricted free agent Quentin Grimes is widely expected to return.
Toronto Raptors
Line: 37.5 wins
2024-25 record: 30-52
Key additions: Collin Murray-Boyles, Sandro Mamukelashvili
Key departures: Chris Boucher, Colin Castleton
Brooklyn Nets
Line: 20.5 wins
2024-25 record: 26-56
Key additions: Michael Porter Jr., Terance Mann, Egor Demin, Nolan Traore, Drake Powell, Ben Saraf, Danny Wolf, Haywood Highsmith, Kobe Bufkin
Key departures: Cameron Johnson, D’Angelo Russell, Trendon Watford, De’Anthony Melton, Keon Johnson, Maxwell Lewis
Roster note: Brooklyn may still trade or waive several holdovers to set its final 15-man squad.
Fans can already weigh in on whether each total is set too high or too low through a series of online polls, continuing an annual tradition that saw voters finish 13-17 on over/under picks last season.
Source: Hoops Rumors
