Question 1

What does ATS mean in NBA betting?

Accepted Answer

ATS stands for "Against The Spread." It measures how well picks perform relative to the Vegas point spread, not just picking winners. A team can lose the game but still cover the spread and win ATS.

Question 2

How accurate are Prediction Matrix NBA picks?

Accepted Answer

Our NBA model tracks all picks transparently so you can verify our historical performance. Check this results page for our current ATS record and accuracy metrics.

Question 3

Why do NBA spreads differ from NFL spreads?

Accepted Answer

NBA spreads are typically larger than NFL spreads because basketball is a higher-scoring game. Point differentials of 10+ points are common in NBA, while NFL games rarely have spreads above 14 points.

Question 4

What win rate do you need to be profitable betting against the spread?

Accepted Answer

You need approximately 52.4% ATS accuracy to break even when paying standard -110 juice. Anything above 55% is considered excellent and generates consistent profit over time. Our model targets edges where we have the highest historical accuracy.