Philadelphia 76ers Away Favorite After a Loss Betting Trend
ATS Record, ROI Analysis & Historical Performance Data (2014-2024)
The data suggests caution when backing the Philadelphia 76ers in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as away favorite after a loss, the Philadelphia 76ers are just 20-40-0 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a -36.4% ROI. Sharp bettors have found value fading this situation—the opposite side would have returned +36.4%.
Year-by-Year Performance
| Season | Record | Win % | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1-3-0 | 0.0% | -52.3% |
| 2015 | 3-5-0 | 0.0% | -28.4% |
| 2016 | 3-5-0 | 0.0% | -28.4% |
| 2017 | 1-4-0 | 0.0% | -61.8% |
| 2018 | 3-6-0 | 0.0% | -36.4% |
| 2019 | 1-3-0 | 0.0% | -52.3% |
| 2020 | 1-5-0 | 0.0% | -68.2% |
| 2021 | 2-5-0 | 0.0% | -45.5% |
| 2023 | 2-0-0 | 0.0% | +90.9% |
| 2024 | 3-4-0 | 0.0% | -18.2% |
Why This Trend Exists
The 76ers' struggles as road favorites following losses stem from a combination of psychological fragility and tactical predictability that opposing teams consistently exploit. Philadelphia has historically been a team built around star power rather than system depth, making them particularly vulnerable when their marquee players face the mental burden of bouncing back on hostile territory. The franchise's tendency to rely heavily on individual brilliance from players like Joel Embiid creates a cascading effect when confidence is shaken - role players become passive, ball movement stagnates, and the team reverts to isolation plays that savvy home underdogs can defend with aggressive schemes. The road environment amplifies these issues because Philadelphia's core players often struggle with the additional pressure of being expected to dominate inferior opponents away from home. Their offensive system becomes predictable when facing motivated underdogs who can pack the paint and force contested jumpers. The team's defensive intensity also tends to waver in these spots, as players seem to expect their talent advantage to carry them without maximum effort. Bettors should target Philadelphia's opponents in this specific scenario, particularly when the 76ers are facing teams with strong home court advantages and coaches known for tactical adjustments. This trend carries the most weight when Philadelphia is laying more than five points on the road after suffering a double-digit loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Philadelphia 76ers's ATS record as away favorite after a loss?
The Philadelphia 76ers have a 20-40-0 ATS record as away favorites after a loss from 2014-2024, covering the spread in only 33.3% of these situations.
Is betting on the Philadelphia 76ers as away favorite after a loss profitable?
No, betting on the 76ers as away favorites after a loss is not profitable, with a -36.4% ROI indicating significant losses over this 10-year period.
How does this compare to the league average?
This performance is well below league average, as most teams typically cover around 50% of spreads, while the 76ers cover only 33.3% in this specific situation.
FADE This Trend
The data suggests fading this situation has been profitable. Compare odds to find the best value on the other side.
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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.