The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off one of the worst seasons in franchise history.

Many people, especially the national media, are predicting another gloomy outcome in the team’s first season under the direction of executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars. The oddsmakers in Vegas have the over/under on wins at 31.5.

We surveyed 17 local media members who cover the Pelicans regularly to get their predictions for the season. The outlook from that poll is a bit more optimistic, with the win total averaging out to be 39 wins.

Here is what we think:

Madeline Adams, WVUE-TV: The Western Conference continues to get stronger each year, and I think it'll take at least 50 wins to earn a spot in the playoffs this season. I think the Pelicans get there, IF (and that's a bi

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