The data suggests caution when backing the Atlanta Hawks in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as after a loss, the Atlanta Hawks are just 101-103-0 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a -5.5% ROI. Sharp bettors have found value fading this situation—the opposite side would have returned +5.5%.

⚠ Fade Zone
Record101-103-0
Win Rate0.0%
Sample Size204 games
ROI-5.5%
Units Won-11.2u
Time Period2014-2024

Year-by-Year Performance

SeasonRecordWin %ROI
20149-15-00.0%-28.4%
201510-13-00.0%-17.0%
201610-12-00.0%-13.2%
20177-7-00.0%-4.5%
201810-7-00.0%+12.3%
20196-10-00.0%-28.4%
202010-14-00.0%-20.4%
202110-3-00.0%+46.9%
20229-6-00.0%+14.6%
202311-9-00.0%+5.0%
20249-7-00.0%+7.4%

Why This Trend Exists

The Hawks' mediocre after-loss performance stems from their historically inconsistent organizational culture and coaching instability. Atlanta has cycled through multiple head coaches and system changes over this period, creating a franchise that lacks the institutional memory and disciplined response protocols that elite teams develop after setbacks. This organizational volatility manifests most clearly in their inability to make consistent adjustments following defeats. The team's roster construction has also contributed to this pattern. Atlanta has frequently built around offensive-minded players who struggle with the defensive intensity and mental focus required for bounce-back performances. Their young core, while talented, has shown a tendency toward emotional swings that amplify after disappointing losses. The Hawks often compound poor shooting nights with defensive lapses in subsequent games, suggesting a mental fragility that spreads throughout the lineup. From a strategic standpoint, opposing teams have learned to exploit Atlanta's predictable response patterns after losses. The Hawks tend to overcorrect tactically, abandoning successful elements of their game plan in favor of dramatic changes that rarely produce immediate results. Bettors should target Hawks after-loss spots when they face well-coached, defensively disciplined opponents who can capitalize on Atlanta's emotional vulnerability and tactical confusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Atlanta Hawks's ATS record as after a loss?

The Atlanta Hawks have gone 101-103-0 against the spread (ATS) when playing after a loss from 2014-2024. This represents a 49.5% ATS win rate over 204 total games in this situation.

Is betting on the Atlanta Hawks as after a loss profitable?

No, betting on the Atlanta Hawks after a loss has not been profitable, showing a -5.5% ROI from 2014-2024. With a 49.5% ATS win rate, bettors would have lost money consistently over this 10-year period.

How does this compare to the league average?

The Hawks' 49.5% ATS win rate after losses is slightly below the typical 50% break-even point expected in spread betting. This performance is marginally worse than average, though the difference is relatively small over the sample size.

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Methodology

All trends in The Archives are calculated from official game results and closing point spreads from 2014 to 2024. ROI assumes a flat $100 bet at standard -110 juice. Win rate is calculated as wins divided by total decisions (pushes excluded). A minimum of 10 games is required for a trend to be published. Data is sourced from The Odds API and verified against official league records.