I don't know about the specific plays mentioned, but I've always thought the opposite: there is a significant homefield advantage. I'm constantly frustrated with the robot's play. It's a moron. It always seems to make illogical moves that cost me games. It's really frustrating in the playoffs. Without a doubt, I would rather play a home game. If there is some sort of homefield anomaly, it is more than compensated by the stupidity of the robot.
I'm not trying to sound braggy, but I've always had a better home record than road record (with the occasional exception). I can only wish that the robot could match my home record. If there is a homefield disadvantage, I've never noticed.