NBA Playoff underdogs: Houston Rockets: ATS Record Since 2007-08
Getting points in the postseason. 50 team-games since 2007-08.
Against the spread: 30-20 (60.0%)
Straight up: 19-31 (38.0%)
Over/under: 22-28 (44.0% overs)
Average cover margin: 0.83 points
Is it real?
A bettor with no edge makes this much profit about 1 in 7 times, so it is consistent with luck. 2008-2015: 20-11 (64.5%); 2016-2019: 10-9 (52.6%). Break-even at -110 is 52.4%.
By season
| Season | ATS | Cover % |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4-1 | 80.0% |
| 2018 | 2-3 | 40.0% |
| 2017 | 3-1 | 75.0% |
| 2016 | 1-4 | 20.0% |
| 2015 | 7-3 | 70.0% |
| 2014 | 3-0 | 100.0% |
| 2013 | 3-2 | 60.0% |
| 2009 | 5-5 | 50.0% |
| 2008 | 2-1 | 66.7% |
Questions
What is the ATS record of NBA playoff underdogs for the Houston Rockets?
30-20 against the spread (60.0%) in 50 team-games since 2007-08, 19-31 straight up and 22-28 on the over/under.
Is this trend likely to be luck?
A bettor with no edge makes this much profit about 1 in 7 times, so it is consistent with luck.
Did it hold up?
2008-2015: 20-11 (64.5%); 2016-2019: 10-9 (52.6%).