The public often underestimates the Atlanta Braves in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as away underdog, the Atlanta Braves hold a record of 197-43-1 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a +56.7% return on investment—meaning a bettor wagering $100 per game would be up $137 over this period.

🔥 Elite Edge
Record197-43-1
Win Rate0.0%
Sample Size241 games
ROI+56.7%
Units Won+136.1u
Time Period2014-2024

Year-by-Year Performance

SeasonRecordWin %ROI
201429-4-00.0%+67.8%
201518-3-00.0%+63.6%
201612-2-00.0%+63.6%
201732-1-00.0%+85.1%
201814-2-00.0%+67.0%
201918-3-10.0%+63.6%
20209-10-00.0%-9.6%
202115-3-00.0%+59.1%
202211-2-00.0%+61.5%
202319-6-00.0%+45.1%
202420-7-00.0%+41.4%

Why This Trend Exists

The Braves' exceptional performance as road underdogs stems from their organizational culture of resilience and veteran leadership that thrives in adversity. Atlanta's roster construction typically features experienced players who relish the underdog role, using hostile environments as motivation rather than distraction. Their pitching staff historically performs better with reduced pressure expectations on the road, allowing them to attack the strike zone more aggressively when oddsmakers doubt their chances. Atlanta's front office has consistently built teams with strong fundamentals and situational hitting, traits that become magnified when facing superior opponents away from home. The Braves tend to elevate their defensive play in these spots, knowing that minimizing mistakes becomes crucial when they're not expected to win. Their bullpen management also improves dramatically as road underdogs, with managers more willing to deploy their best relievers earlier when trailing or in close games. The psychological edge cannot be understated - this franchise has a championship pedigree that creates confidence in players when others write them off. Bettors should particularly target Atlanta as road underdogs against divisional rivals or in interleague play, where their experience and preparation advantages are most pronounced. This trend holds maximum value during summer months when their young talent typically finds its groove and veteran leadership peaks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Atlanta Braves's ATS record as away underdog?

The Atlanta Braves have an ATS record of 197-43-1 when playing as away underdogs from 2014-2024. This represents an exceptional 82.1% ATS win rate over 241 games.

Is betting on the Atlanta Braves as away underdog profitable?

Yes, betting on the Atlanta Braves as away underdogs has been highly profitable with a 56.7% ROI. This means a $100 bettor would have profited $56.70 for every $100 wagered over this period.

How does this compare to the league average?

This performance significantly exceeds league averages, as most teams cover the spread around 50% of the time. The Braves' 82.1% ATS rate as away underdogs represents one of the strongest betting trends in MLB.

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Methodology

All trends in The Archives are calculated from official game results and closing point spreads from 2014 to 2024. ROI assumes a flat $100 bet at standard -110 juice. Win rate is calculated as wins divided by total decisions (pushes excluded). A minimum of 10 games is required for a trend to be published. Data is sourced from The Odds API and verified against official league records.