Los Angeles Lakers Home - Second of Back-to-Back Betting Trend
ATS Record, ROI Analysis & Historical Performance Data (2014-2024)
The public often underestimates the Los Angeles Lakers in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as home - second of back-to-back, the Los Angeles Lakers hold a record of 21-10-1 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a +29.3% return on investment—meaning a bettor wagering $100 per game would be up $9 over this period.
Year-by-Year Performance
| Season | Record | Win % | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2-1-0 | 0.0% | +27.3% |
| 2015 | 3-0-0 | 0.0% | +90.9% |
| 2016 | 2-1-0 | 0.0% | +27.3% |
| 2017 | 6-1-0 | 0.0% | +63.6% |
| 2018 | 0-1-0 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 0-2-0 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2020 | 2-2-0 | 0.0% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 1-1-0 | 0.0% | -4.5% |
| 2022 | 0-1-1 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 4-0-0 | 0.0% | +90.9% |
| 2024 | 1-0-0 | 0.0% | +90.9% |
Why This Trend Exists
The Lakers' exceptional performance as home favorites on the second night of back-to-backs stems from their organizational culture of embracing challenges and their home court advantage at Crypto.com Arena. When facing the physical demands of consecutive games, the Lakers benefit from sleeping in their own beds, maintaining familiar routines, and having their passionate fanbase energize them during what could otherwise be a sluggish performance. Los Angeles has historically attracted veteran players who understand how to manage their bodies and peak performance windows. These experienced players often perform better in the second game of back-to-backs because they've learned to pace themselves in the first contest, saving energy for the more favorable home environment. The Lakers' medical and training staff also excel at quick recovery protocols between games. The psychological edge cannot be understated - playing at home eliminates travel fatigue while the crowd provides an emotional lift that counteracts physical tiredness. Opposing teams often struggle more with the back-to-back scenario when they're the visiting team, creating a compound advantage for the Lakers. This trend carries the most weight when the Lakers are facing teams on longer road trips or when key role players are dealing with minor injuries that benefit from home court familiarity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Los Angeles Lakers's ATS record as home - second of back-to-back?
The Los Angeles Lakers have a 21-10-1 ATS record when playing at home on the second night of back-to-back games from 2014-2024. This translates to a 65.6% ATS win rate over 32 games in this situation.
Is betting on the Los Angeles Lakers as home - second of back-to-back profitable?
Yes, betting on the Lakers in this scenario has been highly profitable with a 29.3% ROI from 2014-2024. Despite their strong ATS performance, they have a 0.0% straight-up win rate in these games, making them excellent underdog bets.
How does this compare to the league average?
This performance significantly outperforms the typical league average for home teams on back-to-backs. Most teams struggle in the second game of back-to-backs, but the Lakers have consistently exceeded expectations against the spread in this spot.
BACK This Trend
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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.