The public often underestimates the Boston Red Sox in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as away underdog, the Boston Red Sox hold a record of 192-41-1 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a +57.3% return on investment—meaning a bettor wagering $100 per game would be up $134 over this period.

🔥 Elite Edge
Record192-41-1
Win Rate0.0%
Sample Size234 games
ROI+57.3%
Units Won+133.6u
Time Period2014-2024

Year-by-Year Performance

SeasonRecordWin %ROI
201412-5-00.0%+34.8%
201520-6-00.0%+46.9%
201617-0-00.0%+90.9%
201720-3-00.0%+66.0%
201815-3-00.0%+59.1%
201918-7-00.0%+37.5%
202019-1-00.0%+81.4%
202119-2-10.0%+72.7%
202219-7-00.0%+39.5%
202314-4-00.0%+48.5%
202419-3-00.0%+64.9%

Why This Trend Exists

The Red Sox's dominance as away underdogs stems from their organizational culture of thriving in hostile environments and their roster construction that favors veteran leadership. Boston has consistently built teams around players who elevate their performance when facing adversity, particularly in road environments where the crowd energy works against them. This psychological edge becomes amplified when they're getting points, as the underdog role removes pressure while their competitive DNA kicks into overdrive. Strategically, Boston's analytical approach to roster building has emphasized players with strong road splits and clutch performance metrics. Their front office has historically targeted hitters who handle different ballpark dimensions well and pitchers who maintain velocity and command regardless of environment. The team's emphasis on plate discipline also pays dividends as away underdogs, since road teams that work counts and get into opposing bullpens earlier gain significant advantages. The key betting insight here is to monitor Boston's road underdog spots against division rivals, where their familiarity with opposing pitching staffs and ballparks creates additional edges that oddsmakers may undervalue. This trend carries the most weight in late-season games where playoff implications exist, as Boston's championship pedigree and veteran leadership become difference-makers in high-pressure road environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Boston Red Sox's ATS record as away underdog?

The Boston Red Sox have an outstanding 192-41-1 ATS record as away underdogs from 2014-2024. This represents a remarkable 82.4% ATS win rate over this 10-year period.

Is betting on the Boston Red Sox as away underdog profitable?

Yes, betting on the Red Sox as away underdogs has been extremely profitable with a 57.3% ROI. This exceptional return significantly outperforms typical sports betting expectations.

How does this compare to the league average?

This performance vastly exceeds league averages, as most teams hover around 50% ATS and negative ROI over long periods. The Red Sox's 82.4% ATS rate as away underdogs represents one of the most profitable 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.