The zig-zag betting approach can work in a bubble, too.
The zig-zag theory is simple, time-honored and often a solid strategy for a playoff series. If Team A covers the spread in a playoff game, bet on Team B to cover the next game. Not much math involved there.
That strategy has been around for a long time, but until this year it has always involved changes in venues through the series. In the NBA’s bubble in Orlando, it has still been effective.
Bettors that wagered on the team that failed to cover the previous game have gone 12-8 through Sunday’s games including a 6-2 record in all the Game 2s.