NBA Off an upset loss: ATS Record Since 2007-08

Lost last game as a favorite. 7,364 team-games since 2007-08.

Against the spread: 3718-3528-117 (51.3%)
Straight up: 4103-3261 (55.7%)
Over/under: 3645-3634-84 (50.1% overs)
Average cover margin: 0.38 points

Is it real?

Neither side beats the -110 price (betting it returns -2.0%), so there is no edge to explain. 2008-2017: 1940-1838 (51.3%); 2018-2027: 1778-1690 (51.3%). Break-even at -110 is 52.4%.

Upcoming games that fit

By season

SeasonATSCover %
202716-964.0%
2026188-18450.5%
2025183-181-450.3%
2024203-164-655.3%
2023214-192-452.7%
2022205-201-750.5%
2021201-178-453.0%
2020187-168-1252.7%
2019202-209-749.1%
2018179-204-1546.7%
2017198-211-448.4%
2016200-178-752.9%
2015191-182-951.2%
2014209-188-852.6%
2013201-197-250.5%
2012168-151-452.7%
2011196-192-650.5%
2010194-179-752.0%
2009187-185-550.3%
2008196-175-652.8%

By team

Atlanta Hawks · Brooklyn Nets · Boston Celtics · Charlotte Hornets · Chicago Bulls · Cleveland Cavaliers · Dallas Mavericks · Denver Nuggets · Detroit Pistons · Golden State Warriors · Houston Rockets · Indiana Pacers · LA Clippers · Los Angeles Lakers · Memphis Grizzlies · Miami Heat · Milwaukee Bucks · Minnesota Timberwolves · New Orleans Pelicans · New York Knicks · Oklahoma City Thunder · Orlando Magic · Philadelphia 76ers · Phoenix Suns · Portland Trail Blazers · San Antonio Spurs · Sacramento Kings · Toronto Raptors · Utah Jazz · Washington Wizards

Questions

What is the ATS record of NBA off an upset loss?

3718-3528-117 against the spread (51.3%) in 7,364 team-games since 2007-08, 4103-3261 straight up and 3645-3634-84 on the over/under.

Is this trend likely to be luck?

Neither side beats the -110 price (betting it returns -2.0%), so there is no edge to explain.

Did it hold up?

2008-2017: 1940-1838 (51.3%); 2018-2027: 1778-1690 (51.3%).

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