The public often underestimates the Los Angeles Clippers in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as home underdog after a win, the Los Angeles Clippers hold a record of 32-16-0 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a +27.3% return on investment—meaning a bettor wagering $100 per game would be up $13 over this period.

🔥 Elite Edge
Record32-16-0
Win Rate0.0%
Sample Size48 games
ROI+27.3%
Units Won+13.1u
Time Period2014-2024

Year-by-Year Performance

SeasonRecordWin %ROI
20141-0-00.0%+90.9%
20154-2-00.0%+27.3%
20163-2-00.0%+14.6%
20174-1-00.0%+52.7%
20182-1-00.0%+27.3%
20194-2-00.0%+27.3%
20202-2-00.0%-4.5%
20213-1-00.0%+43.2%
20224-1-00.0%+52.7%
20235-1-00.0%+59.1%
20240-3-00.0%-100.0%

Why This Trend Exists

The Clippers' strong performance as home underdogs following wins stems from their unique organizational psychology and roster construction over the past decade. This franchise has consistently assembled veteran-heavy rosters with championship aspirations, creating a team that responds poorly to disrespect from oddsmakers. When Los Angeles enters their home building as underdogs after a victory, it signals the betting market hasn't fully adjusted to their momentum or is overvaluing their opponent's recent form. The "Lob City" era established a culture of proving doubters wrong, and subsequent iterations featuring stars like Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have maintained this chip-on-the-shoulder mentality. These veteran-laden squads possess the experience to recognize when they're being undervalued and typically elevate their intensity accordingly. The combination of home court advantage at Crypto.com Arena and the psychological fuel of being dismissed creates an ideal storm for exceeding expectations. The key insight for bettors is recognizing when the Clippers' talent level clearly exceeds their underdog status, particularly against teams on back-to-backs or those missing key rotation players. This trend carries the most weight when the Clippers are healthy and facing opponents they view as inferior, regardless of what the spread suggests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Los Angeles Clippers's ATS record as home underdog after a win?

The Los Angeles Clippers have gone 32-16-0 against the spread (ATS) when playing as home underdogs after a win from 2014-2024. This represents a strong 66.7% ATS win rate over 48 games.

Is betting on the Los Angeles Clippers as home underdog after a win profitable?

Yes, betting on the Clippers as home underdogs after a win has been highly profitable with a 27.3% ROI over the past decade. This trend has generated consistent value for bettors despite the team being undervalued by oddsmakers.

How does this compare to the league average?

This 66.7% ATS rate significantly outperforms typical league averages, which hover around 50% for most situational trends. The 27.3% ROI indicates this has been one of the more profitable betting angles in the NBA over this timeframe.

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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.