The Chicago White Sox show mixed results as after a win. Since 2014, they're 202-198-1 against the spread—a 0.0% win rate with an ROI of -3.6%. While not a strong standalone angle, this data provides valuable context when combined with other factors.

⚖ Neutral
Record202-198-1
Win Rate0.0%
Sample Size401 games
ROI-3.6%
Units Won-14.4u
Time Period2014-2024

Year-by-Year Performance

SeasonRecordWin %ROI
201412-13-00.0%-8.4%
201523-18-00.0%+7.1%
201624-30-00.0%-15.2%
201718-17-00.0%-1.8%
201816-15-10.0%-1.5%
201914-22-00.0%-25.8%
202017-20-00.0%-12.3%
202119-22-00.0%-11.5%
202221-11-00.0%+25.3%
202317-19-00.0%-9.8%
202421-11-00.0%+25.3%

Why This Trend Exists

The White Sox's mediocre performance after wins reflects the psychological challenges that have plagued this franchise throughout their rebuild and competitive windows. Chicago has consistently struggled with maintaining momentum due to their feast-or-famine offensive approach and inconsistent starting rotation depth. When the Sox win, it's often behind strong individual performances from players like Luis Robert or Dylan Cease during his tenure, but the team lacks the systematic consistency to build sustainable winning streaks. The organization's cultural issues become magnified in these spots, as players and coaching staff have historically failed to capitalize on positive momentum. Chicago's tendency to rely heavily on power hitting means their offense can disappear quickly when facing quality pitching the day after a confidence-boosting victory. Additionally, their bullpen volatility has created situations where close wins are followed by blown leads, creating a pattern of inconsistent results that explains the flat ATS performance. Smart bettors should be particularly cautious backing the White Sox as road favorites after wins, especially when facing divisional opponents who know their tendencies well. This trend matters most during the middle months of the season when Chicago's systemic flaws become most apparent against steady competition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Chicago White Sox's ATS record as after a win?

The Chicago White Sox have gone 202-198-1 against the spread (ATS) after a win from 2014-2024. This represents a nearly even split with a slight edge to covering the spread.

Is betting on the Chicago White Sox as after a win profitable?

No, betting on the Chicago White Sox after a win has not been profitable, showing a -3.6% ROI despite the close-to-even ATS record. The negative return indicates consistent losses over the long term.

How does this compare to the league average?

This performance is slightly below the theoretical 50% baseline, as the White Sox cover 50.5% of the time after wins. The -3.6% ROI suggests underperformance compared to break-even expectations when factoring in betting juice.

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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.