For the ninth time in the last 10 years, the Detroit Pistons fell short of 40 wins last season. A 39-43 record resulted in a major overhaul to the front office and coaching staff.
With those changes in place, and the departure of LeBron James to the Western Conference, the Pistons have legitimate playoff aspirations.
So, what’s a realistic record for Detroit this season? Well that depends on who you ask. Here’s a look at the Pistons’ projected win totals from several media outlets.
CBS Sports’ SportsLine: 39.6 wins
SportsLine data scientist Stephen Oh ran win total simulations for all 30 teams.