NBA Playoff underdogs: Cleveland Cavaliers: ATS Record Since 2007-08
Getting points in the postseason. 42 team-games since 2007-08.
Against the spread: 20-22 (47.6%)
Straight up: 14-28 (33.3%)
Over/under: 18-22-2 (45.0% overs)
Average cover margin: 0.15 points
Is it real?
Neither side beats the -110 price (betting against it returns 0.0%), so there is no edge to explain. 2008-2015: 11-10 (52.4%); 2016-2022: 9-12 (42.9%). Break-even at -110 is 52.4%.
By season
| Season | ATS | Cover % |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1-1 | 50.0% |
| 2018 | 4-6 | 40.0% |
| 2017 | 2-3 | 40.0% |
| 2016 | 2-2 | 50.0% |
| 2015 | 5-5 | 50.0% |
| 2010 | 1-1 | 50.0% |
| 2009 | 0-2 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 5-2 | 71.4% |
Questions
What is the ATS record of NBA playoff underdogs for the Cleveland Cavaliers?
20-22 against the spread (47.6%) in 42 team-games since 2007-08, 14-28 straight up and 18-22-2 on the over/under.
Is this trend likely to be luck?
Neither side beats the -110 price (betting against it returns 0.0%), so there is no edge to explain.
Did it hold up?
2008-2015: 11-10 (52.4%); 2016-2022: 9-12 (42.9%).