The Chicago White Sox show mixed results as home games. Since 2014, they're 220-213-0 against the spread—a 0.0% win rate with an ROI of -3.0%. While not a strong standalone angle, this data provides valuable context when combined with other factors.

⚖ Neutral
Record220-213-0
Win Rate0.0%
Sample Size433 games
ROI-3.0%
Units Won-13.0u
Time Period2014-2024

Year-by-Year Performance

SeasonRecordWin %ROI
201419-23-00.0%-13.6%
201524-19-00.0%+6.5%
201630-25-00.0%+4.1%
201716-15-00.0%-1.5%
201820-17-00.0%+3.2%
201917-23-00.0%-18.9%
202026-11-00.0%+34.1%
202117-23-00.0%-18.9%
202214-13-00.0%-1.0%
202319-23-00.0%-13.6%
202418-21-00.0%-11.9%

Why This Trend Exists

The White Sox home performance reflects a franchise caught between rebuilding cycles and inconsistent roster construction over the past decade. Their mediocre home record against the spread stems largely from inflated public expectations when playing at Guaranteed Rate Field, where casual bettors often overvalue the perceived home field advantage. The team's volatile nature becomes magnified at home, where they've shown a tendency to either dominate weaker opponents or struggle against quality pitching that can exploit their aggressive offensive approach. Chicago's home struggles often correlate with their pitching staff's inability to consistently command the strike zone in familiar surroundings. The team has historically performed better as road underdogs where expectations are tempered, while home games frequently see them laying chalk they can't justify with their inconsistent play. Their recent .500 form suggests this pattern continues, with the organization still searching for sustainable roster balance. The most actionable insight for bettors is to target Chicago as road underdogs while fading them as home favorites, particularly against teams with strong starting pitching. This trend matters most during summer months when the White Sox typically see their highest betting volume and most inflated home lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Chicago White Sox's ATS record as home games?

The Chicago White Sox have gone 220-213-0 against the spread in home games from 2014-2024. This represents a 50.8% ATS win rate over 433 total home games during this period.

Is betting on the Chicago White Sox as home games profitable?

No, betting on the Chicago White Sox in home games has not been profitable, showing a -3.0% ROI from 2014-2024. Despite a slightly above .500 ATS record, the negative return indicates losses when accounting for standard betting juice.

How does this compare to the league average?

The White Sox's 50.8% home ATS win rate is slightly above the theoretical break-even point but below what's needed for profitability. Most successful ATS records require 52.4%+ win rates to overcome standard sportsbook margins, making this performance below league profitability standards.

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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.