do trends and stats matter?

[bobbyfk]

• Rockets are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
• Underdog is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings.
• Road team is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings.

does trends like this really matter in the NBA? I say they do, Sammy says they don't......

thanks