The public often underestimates the Chicago White Sox in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as away underdog after a win, the Chicago White Sox hold a record of 79-18-0 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a +55.5% return on investment—meaning a bettor wagering $100 per game would be up $54 over this period.

🔥 Elite Edge
Record79-18-0
Win Rate0.0%
Sample Size97 games
ROI+55.5%
Units Won+53.8u
Time Period2014-2024

Year-by-Year Performance

SeasonRecordWin %ROI
20146-2-00.0%+43.2%
20154-2-00.0%+27.3%
201610-0-00.0%+90.9%
20178-3-00.0%+38.8%
20185-2-00.0%+36.4%
20197-0-00.0%+90.9%
20207-4-00.0%+21.5%
20216-3-00.0%+27.3%
202213-1-00.0%+77.3%
20234-1-00.0%+52.7%
20249-0-00.0%+90.9%

Why This Trend Exists

The White Sox's exceptional performance as away underdogs following victories stems from a potent combination of psychological momentum and market inefficiency. When Chicago wins on the road, they often carry forward the confidence and tactical adjustments that made them successful, while oddsmakers tend to undervalue this momentum shift. The team's historically strong clubhouse culture under various managers has fostered resilience in hostile environments, particularly when they enter with recent success validating their approach. Chicago's organizational philosophy has consistently emphasized aggressive baserunning and opportunistic offense, traits that become amplified when the team feels confident after a win. Road underdogs typically face inflated lines due to home field advantage premiums, but the White Sox have repeatedly demonstrated an ability to capitalize on these generous spreads when their offense finds rhythm. The psychological edge of proving doubters wrong combines with their scrappy identity to create value opportunities. Bettors should target this spot when the White Sox face teams with shaky bullpens or inconsistent home records, as Chicago's ability to manufacture runs late becomes crucial in close games. This trend matters most during divisional road trips and interleague play, where familiarity and tactical advantages can swing games despite unfavorable betting lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Chicago White Sox have an outstanding 79-18-0 ATS record as away underdogs after a win from 2014-2024. This represents an 81.4% cover rate over 97 games in this specific situation.

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

Yes, betting on the White Sox as away underdogs after a win has been highly profitable with a 55.5% ROI. This system has generated consistent returns over the 11-year period despite Chicago's overall struggles.

How does this compare to the league average?

This 81.4% ATS cover rate significantly outperforms the typical 50% league average for spread betting. The White Sox have been exceptional value plays in this specific situational spot, making it one of the most profitable team trends in baseball.

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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.