How often do public backed teams....

[ChalkyDog]

... have a positive ATS record on a season?

I rarely back check anything, and as a result don't even know where to begin to figure this out.

Teams I am talking about are the Yankees, Duke, Cowboys, Lakers, etc.

[frostno98]

Lakers usually buries people because trying to bailout and chase. Public team like the spurs are more reliable traditionally through the years.

[Deuce]

Usually buried which is why books are in business.

[rm18]

Patriots/Boise have had a good decade it is more the juice in the long run that buries most

[tto827]

Sometime 2-5 years ago (I'll look it up later, but someone will beat me to it hopefully) I am pretty sure the lakers were close to 70% ATS for most of the season.

That sounds ridiculous now as I say it, but I remember my friend spitting out the stat clear as day, so who knows.

[McBa1n]

I've seen a lot of good teams go on some incredible runs (Pats 16-0 season was AMAZING ATS early on, with some mental spreads laying TONS of chalk). Thing is, finding that under-valued 'excellent' team and jumping on them before they get noticed is probably a better move. There's always one and they're good for a small chunk of time.

[Big Bear]

Usually buried which is why books are in business.

yep

[ChalkyDog]

Appreciate the input, gents!