NBA Rest Days Impact Calculator
Calculate how rest days, back-to-backs, and travel affect NBA spreads and totals
Negative = home favored
Home Team
Away Team
Adjusted Spread
-5
Was -5 (+0)
Adjusted Total
220
Was 220 (+0)
Home Fatigue Level
Fresh
Away Fatigue Level
Fresh
NBA Rest & Fatigue Analysis
Rest days and schedule spots are among the most valuable edges in NBA betting. Teams on back-to-backs historically underperform by 2-3 points, while teams with 3+ days rest facing fatigued opponents have significant advantages. Our calculator quantifies these factors to help you find value.
Key Rest Factors in NBA
- Back-to-backs: Teams lose ~2 pts ATS on 2nd night, especially on the road
- 3+ Days Rest: Historically +1.5 to +2 pts when facing 0-1 day rest teams
- Cross-country travel: West coast teams traveling east suffer ~1.5 pt penalty
- 4-in-5 nights: Compound fatigue worth 3-4 points in extreme cases
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