Indiana Pacers Away Underdog After a Win Betting Trend
ATS Record, ROI Analysis & Historical Performance Data (2014-2024)
The public often underestimates the Indiana Pacers in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as away underdog after a win, the Indiana Pacers hold a record of 24-18-0 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a +9.1% return on investment—meaning a bettor wagering $100 per game would be up $4 over this period.
Year-by-Year Performance
| Season | Record | Win % | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2-3-0 | 0.0% | -23.6% |
| 2015 | 1-1-0 | 0.0% | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 1-1-0 | 0.0% | -4.5% |
| 2017 | 0-1-0 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 1-2-0 | 0.0% | -36.4% |
| 2019 | 0-1-0 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2020 | 1-0-0 | 0.0% | +90.9% |
| 2021 | 8-2-0 | 0.0% | +52.7% |
| 2022 | 4-3-0 | 0.0% | +9.1% |
| 2023 | 1-2-0 | 0.0% | -36.4% |
| 2024 | 5-2-0 | 0.0% | +36.4% |
Why This Trend Exists
The Pacers' success as away underdogs following victories stems from their organizational culture of resilience and their ability to maintain competitive intensity regardless of external expectations. Indiana has historically thrived when overlooked, drawing from a blue-collar mentality that translates particularly well to road environments where they can embrace the underdog role without the pressure of home crowd expectations. Coming off wins, the Pacers tend to carry positive momentum while still flying under the radar, especially on the road where oddsmakers often overvalue home court advantage. Their coaching staff has consistently emphasized defensive fundamentals and disciplined execution, traits that become more pronounced when the team feels disrespected by the betting line. The franchise's identity has long been built around proving doubters wrong, and this psychological edge becomes amplified when they're catching points away from home after demonstrating they can win games. The limited sample size suggests this trend appears in specific situational spots rather than as a frequent occurrence, making it more valuable when it does materialize. This pattern holds the most significance when the Pacers are road underdogs of 3-7 points following quality wins against respectable opponents, as these scenarios best capture the market's tendency to underestimate their road resilience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Indiana Pacers's ATS record as away underdog after a win?
The Indiana Pacers have a 24-18-0 ATS record as away underdogs after a win from 2014-2024. This translates to a 57.1% ATS win rate over 42 games in this situation.
Is betting on the Indiana Pacers as away underdog after a win profitable?
Yes, betting on the Indiana Pacers as away underdogs after a win has been profitable with a 9.1% ROI from 2014-2024. Their 57.1% ATS success rate in this spot exceeds the typical break-even threshold for profitable betting.
How does this compare to the league average?
This performance is above the league average, as most teams struggle to maintain consistent ATS success in any specific situational spot. A 57.1% ATS rate with positive ROI indicates the Pacers have been particularly strong in this scenario compared to typical league trends.
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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.