What the numbers say about NBA underdogs
Leaguewide, straight-up underdog hits sit near the low-30% range in recent seasons, which means blindly betting every dog is not profitable; your edge has to come from picking your spots. Aggregators that track moneyline results show around a 31% underdog win rate across the most recent season, reinforcing the need for selectivity.
Schedule spots that…
Quick context for 2025–26 bettors
The NBA Playoffs begin after a play-in stage that determines each conference’s No. 7 and No. 8 seeds: No. 7 hosts No. 8 with the winner taking the 7-seed, while No. 9 hosts No. 10 and the winner faces the 7/8 loser for the final spot. The top six finishers skip the play-in and are guaranteed…