NBA Division underdogs: Los Angeles Lakers: ATS Record Since 2007-08
Getting points against a division rival. 144 team-games since 2007-08.
Against the spread: 65-77-2 (45.8%)
Straight up: 43-101 (29.9%)
Over/under: 73-70-1 (51.0% overs)
Average cover margin: -0.4 points
Is it real?
Betting against it, a bettor with no edge makes this much profit about 1 in 3 times, so it is consistent with luck. 2008-2018: 34-45 (43.0%); 2019-2027: 31-32 (49.2%). Break-even at -110 is 52.4%.
By season
| Season | ATS | Cover % |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1-0 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 4-3 | 57.1% |
| 2025 | 7-2 | 77.8% |
| 2024 | 4-6 | 40.0% |
| 2023 | 3-8 | 27.3% |
| 2022 | 4-4 | 50.0% |
| 2021 | 3-6 | 33.3% |
| 2020 | 1-0 | 100.0% |
| 2019 | 4-3 | 57.1% |
| 2018 | 6-5 | 54.5% |
| 2017 | 5-7 | 41.7% |
| 2016 | 6-8-1 | 42.9% |
| 2015 | 5-8-1 | 38.5% |
| 2014 | 6-7 | 46.2% |
| 2013 | 0-5 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 1-3 | 25.0% |
| 2010 | 1-1 | 50.0% |
| 2008 | 4-1 | 80.0% |
Questions
What is the ATS record of NBA division underdogs for the Los Angeles Lakers?
65-77-2 against the spread (45.8%) in 144 team-games since 2007-08, 43-101 straight up and 73-70-1 on the over/under.
Is this trend likely to be luck?
Betting against it, a bettor with no edge makes this much profit about 1 in 3 times, so it is consistent with luck.
Did it hold up?
2008-2018: 34-45 (43.0%); 2019-2027: 31-32 (49.2%).