NBA Playoff underdogs: New Orleans Pelicans: ATS Record Since 2007-08
Getting points in the postseason. 31 team-games since 2007-08.
Against the spread: 14-17 (45.2%)
Straight up: 8-23 (25.8%)
Over/under: 13-17-1 (43.3% overs)
Average cover margin: -0.18 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. 2008-2011: 4-10 (28.6%); 2015-2022: 10-7 (58.8%). Break-even at -110 is 52.4%.
By season
| Season | ATS | Cover % |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2-4 | 33.3% |
| 2018 | 5-2 | 71.4% |
| 2015 | 3-1 | 75.0% |
| 2011 | 3-3 | 50.0% |
| 2009 | 0-3 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 1-4 | 20.0% |
Questions
What is the ATS record of NBA playoff underdogs for the New Orleans Pelicans?
14-17 against the spread (45.2%) in 31 team-games since 2007-08, 8-23 straight up and 13-17-1 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?
2008-2011: 4-10 (28.6%); 2015-2022: 10-7 (58.8%).