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John Butler and Atlanta Hawks: 46.0 pts above team baseline

Atlanta Hawks are 7-1 (87.5%) in 8 games with John Butler, vs a team sample baseline of 41.5%.

Why it matters: Matrix splits compare ref×team win rate to each team's overall record in this dataset. Standout cells require 8+ games; descriptive history only.

8 ref×team games · min 8 for matrix cells · 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26

Ref×team record
7-1
8 games · 87.5%
Team baseline
171-241
41.5% across 412 gp
Delta vs baseline
+46.0 pts
Above
Methodology
  • Findings ranked by effect size × √sample size with category deduplication.
  • Sample gates: 30+ ref games, 8+ team splits, 30+ ATS decisions where applicable.
  • Estimated closing lines disclosed where applicable, not betting advice.
  • Full methodology →