As we have proven, the so called NBA zig-zag theory is a virtual wash. It is above .500 long-term but a slight loss with the juice. However, various bounce back angles which take several other factors into consideration do win long-term.

Home favorites of four or more off playoff loss are 132-93 for 58.7 percent.

As we have proven, the so called NBA zig-zag theory is a virtual wash. It is above .500 long-term but a slight loss with the juice. However, various bounce back angles which take several other factors into consideration do win long-term.

When a team fails by at least 15 points against the spread in a zig-zag situation, they are 97-74-1.

Combining the two, home faves of four or more off 15-point or more spread playoff setbacks are 37-13.