Chicago White Sox Two Days Rest Betting Trend
ATS Record, ROI Analysis & Historical Performance Data (2014-2024)
The public often underestimates the Chicago White Sox in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as two days rest, the Chicago White Sox hold a record of 65-43-0 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a +14.9% return on investment—meaning a bettor wagering $100 per game would be up $16 over this period.
Year-by-Year Performance
| Season | Record | Win % | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2-2-0 | 0.0% | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 11-1-0 | 0.0% | +75.0% |
| 2016 | 6-6-0 | 0.0% | -4.5% |
| 2017 | 3-1-0 | 0.0% | +43.2% |
| 2018 | 5-2-0 | 0.0% | +36.4% |
| 2019 | 5-9-0 | 0.0% | -31.8% |
| 2020 | 3-2-0 | 0.0% | +14.6% |
| 2021 | 5-5-0 | 0.0% | -4.5% |
| 2022 | 9-3-0 | 0.0% | +43.2% |
| 2023 | 8-8-0 | 0.0% | -4.5% |
| 2024 | 8-4-0 | 0.0% | +27.3% |
Why This Trend Exists
The White Sox's strong performance on two days rest stems from their organizational philosophy of building pitching depth and maintaining aggressive roster management. Chicago has historically prioritized developing multiple reliable arms in their rotation, allowing them to maintain effectiveness even when starters work on shorter rest. This depth-first approach means their pitchers are conditioned for quicker turnarounds, while opponents often struggle with rushed preparation cycles. The team's success in this spot also reflects their tactical adaptability. When working on two days rest, the White Sox tend to employ more bullpen-heavy strategies, leveraging their relief corps more aggressively from earlier innings. This creates mismatches against opponents who game-plan for traditional starter usage patterns. Additionally, Chicago's hitters have shown a tendency to perform better in these compressed schedule situations, possibly due to maintaining better timing and rhythm with less downtime between games. For bettors, the key insight is recognizing when the White Sox face teams that rely heavily on routine and traditional rest patterns. Target these spots when Chicago is playing clubs known for rigid pitching schedules or teams with shallow bullpen depth. This trend carries the most weight during mid-season stretches when schedule congestion forces multiple short-rest scenarios, particularly in divisional matchups where familiarity amplifies Chicago's strategic advantages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Chicago White Sox's ATS record as two days rest?
The Chicago White Sox have a 65-43-0 record against the spread (ATS) when playing on two days rest from 2014-2024. This translates to a 60.2% ATS win rate over 108 games.
Is betting on the Chicago White Sox as two days rest profitable?
Yes, betting on the Chicago White Sox on two days rest has been profitable with a 14.9% ROI from 2014-2024. Despite their poor overall performance during this period, they consistently covered spreads in this specific situation.
How does this compare to the league average?
This 60.2% ATS win rate significantly outperforms the typical league average of around 50% for ATS betting. The 14.9% ROI also exceeds what most bettors achieve, making this a historically strong betting angle.
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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.