To determine the projected outcome of two teams on a neutral court subtract the difference in ratings. So if team A has a rating of 80 and team B has a rating of 75 team A would be projected to win by 5 points. Add 3 points for home court advantage.
Eastern Conference
7. Miami
Record- (44-38)
Rating- 30.97
Eye Test Rank- 18
Strength of Schedule- 9
8. Atlanta
Record- (41-41)
Rating- 30.24
Eye Test Rank- 19
Strength of Schedule- 5
9. Toronto
Record- (41-41)
Rating- 28.76
Eye Test Rank- 22
Strength of Schedule- 4
10. Chicago
Record- (40-42)
Rating- 32.48
Eye Test Rank- 14
Strength of Schedule- 8
Western Conference
7. LA Lakers
Record- (43-39)
Rating- 33.17
Eye Test Rank- 13
Strength of Schedule- 21
8. Minnesota
Record- (42-40)
Rating- 31.76
Eye Test Rank- 16
Strength of Schedule- 25
9. New Orleans
Record- (42-40)
Rating- 33.28
Eye Test Rank- 12
Strength of Schedule- 26
10. Oklahoma City
Record- (40-42)
Rating- 29.28
Eye Test Rank- 21
Strength of Schedule- 17
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