NBA Playoff underdogs: Los Angeles Lakers: ATS Record Since 2007-08
Getting points in the postseason. 36 team-games since 2007-08.
Against the spread: 14-21-1 (40.0%)
Straight up: 12-24 (33.3%)
Over/under: 16-19-1 (45.7% overs)
Average cover margin: -2.64 points
Is it real?
Betting against it, a bettor with no edge makes this much profit about 1 in 6 times, so it is consistent with luck. 2008-2011: 12-10 (54.5%); 2012-2021: 2-11 (15.4%). Break-even at -110 is 52.4%.
By season
| Season | ATS | Cover % |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0-2 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 0-4 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 2-5 | 28.6% |
| 2011 | 0-2 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 4-4 | 50.0% |
| 2009 | 5-1 | 83.3% |
| 2008 | 3-3-1 | 50.0% |
Questions
What is the ATS record of NBA playoff underdogs for the Los Angeles Lakers?
14-21-1 against the spread (40.0%) in 36 team-games since 2007-08, 12-24 straight up and 16-19-1 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 6 times, so it is consistent with luck.
Did it hold up?
2008-2011: 12-10 (54.5%); 2012-2021: 2-11 (15.4%).