The 2016-2017 season has yet to begin, but the New Orleans Pelicans are finding themselves underdogs in the West, yet again.
Vegas has put the Pelicans win totals at 36.5 for the upcoming season.
2016-17 NBA regular season win totals
Heat 36.5
Bucks 39.5
Timberwolves 41.5
Pelicans 36.5
Knicks 38.5
Thunder 45.5
Magic 36.5
76ers 27.5— Jeff Sherman (@golfodds) September 20, 2016
That is six and a half games under what New Orleans finished with last year. For a team plagued a season ago by massive injuries, it may seem a bit low before a game has yet to be played.