2025-26 NBA Fan Polls Favor Overs for 23 of 30 Teams
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Hoops Rumors has wrapped up its annual look at projected win totals, asking readers to choose “over” or “under” for every NBA club ahead of the 2025-26 season. The series concluded on October 21, with voting based on lines supplied by professional oddsmakers.
Eastern Conference Results
Atlantic Division
New York Knicks — 53.5 wins: Over (63.2%)
Boston Celtics — 42.5 wins: Over (52.7%)
Philadelphia 76ers — 42.5 wins: Under (58.7%)
Toronto Raptors — 37.5 wins: Over (50.2%)
Brooklyn Nets — 20.5 wins: Over (54.4%)
Central Division
Cleveland Cavaliers — 56.5 wins: Over (58.0%)
Detroit Pistons — 46.5 wins: Over (60.5%)
Milwaukee Bucks — 42.5 wins: Over (74.4%)
Indiana Pacers — 37.5 wins: Over (50.1%)
Chicago Bulls — 32.5 wins: Over (60.8%)
Southeast Division
Orlando Magic — 51.5 wins: Over (52.8%)
Atlanta Hawks — 47.5 wins: Over (54.9%)
Miami Heat — 37.5 wins: Over (54.4%)
Charlotte Hornets — 27.5 wins: Over (50.6%)
Washington Wizards — 21.5 wins: Under (62.4%)
Western Conference Results
Northwest Division
Oklahoma City Thunder — 62.5 wins: Over (62.9%)
Denver Nuggets — 53.5 wins: Over (72.1%)
Minnesota Timberwolves — 49.5 wins: Over (58.7%)
Portland Trail Blazers — 34.5 wins: Over (57.1%)
Utah Jazz — 18.5 wins: Over (55.3%)
Pacific Division
Los Angeles Clippers — 48.5 wins: Under (58.7%)
Los Angeles Lakers — 48.5 wins: Under (52.1%)
Golden State Warriors — 46.5 wins: Over (68.3%)
Sacramento Kings — 34.5 wins: Over (55.1%)
Phoenix Suns — 31.5 wins: Under (56.8%)
Southwest Division
Houston Rockets — 52.5 wins: Over (55.5%)
San Antonio Spurs — 44.5 wins: Over (57.6%)
Dallas Mavericks — 41.5 wins: Over (71.8%)
Memphis Grizzlies — 39.5 wins: Under (61.3%)
New Orleans Pelicans — 30.5 wins: Under (54.9%)
Overall Trends
Voters selected the “over” for 23 teams and the “under” for seven. The five clubs with the largest over margins were:
• Milwaukee Bucks — 74.4% over at 42.5 wins
• Denver Nuggets — 72.1% over at 53.5 wins
• Dallas Mavericks — 71.8% over at 41.5 wins
• Golden State Warriors — 68.3% over at 46.5 wins
• New York Knicks — 63.2% over at 53.5 wins
The largest under margins went to:
• Washington Wizards — 62.4% under at 21.5 wins
• Memphis Grizzlies — 61.3% under at 39.5 wins
• Los Angeles Clippers — 58.7% under at 48.5 wins
• Philadelphia 76ers — 58.7% under at 42.5 wins
• Phoenix Suns — 56.8% under at 31.5 wins
Closest Calls
Five teams finished within a few percentage points of an even split:
• Indiana Pacers — 37.5 wins: 50.1% over
• Toronto Raptors — 37.5 wins: 50.2% over
• Los Angeles Lakers — 48.5 wins: 52.1% under
• Boston Celtics — 42.5 wins: 52.7% over
• Orlando Magic — 51.5 wins: 52.8% over
Since the polls were posted, some sportsbooks have adjusted several lines. The Bucks and Nuggets have each risen by one win at certain books, and Golden State’s total has moved up to 48.5. Toronto’s number is now 39.5, while the Lakers have fallen to 46.5, reflecting updated market sentiment.
The complete poll results remain available on Hoops Rumors, where readers can continue discussing their picks ahead of opening night.
Source: Hoops Rumors
