Zig-Zag Theory is a betting theory that assumes teams are more likely to win the next game in a playoff series after losing the previous one.

It is based on motivation, tactical adjustments, and market overreaction.

How it works

• Applied mainly to playoff series

• Bettors back the team that lost the last game

• The idea is that the market undervalues the bounce-back effect

Example

• Team A loses Game 1

• Team A is backed in Game 2

• The pattern repeats throughout the series

Key characteristics

• Most popular in NBA and NHL betting

• Simple rule-based approach

• Does not rely on advanced statistics

Important note
Zig-Zag Theory works inconsistently and should be combined with matchup analysis, not used blindly.