The San Francisco Giants show mixed results as after a loss. Since 2014, they're 205-199-3 against the spread—a 0.0% win rate with an ROI of -3.1%. While not a strong standalone angle, this data provides valuable context when combined with other factors.

⚖ Neutral
Record205-199-3
Win Rate0.0%
Sample Size407 games
ROI-3.1%
Units Won-12.6u
Time Period2014-2024

Year-by-Year Performance

SeasonRecordWin %ROI
201419-20-00.0%-7.0%
201520-19-00.0%-2.1%
201620-11-00.0%+23.2%
201716-18-10.0%-10.2%
201821-17-00.0%+5.5%
201923-19-00.0%+4.5%
202014-18-00.0%-16.5%
202115-19-00.0%-15.8%
202223-20-00.0%+2.1%
202320-22-10.0%-9.1%
202414-16-10.0%-10.9%

Why This Trend Exists

The Giants' struggles after losses stem from their organizational philosophy that prioritizes measured, methodical baseball over emotional responses. This franchise has historically built teams around veteran leadership and systematic approaches rather than fiery comebacks, which can leave them vulnerable when needing to bounce back from defeats. Their patient offensive approach, while effective over full seasons, often translates to slow starts the following game as hitters work deep counts and wait for their pitch rather than attacking early to change momentum. San Francisco's pitching staff construction also plays a role in these post-loss performances. The team frequently relies on spot starters and bullpen games, creating situations where they're already at a disadvantage when trying to stop losing streaks. When the primary starter struggles, the Giants often lack the dominant ace mentality needed to immediately halt negative momentum. The psychological component cannot be ignored either. This organization's recent championship pedigree creates internal pressure to respond "the right way" after losses, sometimes leading to overthinking rather than natural aggressive play. Players often press to make the perfect play instead of simply executing fundamentals. This trend becomes most critical when the Giants face divisional opponents after losses, where familiarity compounds their methodical approach and creates additional value for opposing bettors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the San Francisco Giants's ATS record as after a loss?

The San Francisco Giants have gone 205-199-3 against the spread (ATS) when playing after a loss from 2014-2024. This represents a 50.7% ATS win rate over 407 games in this situation.

Is betting on the San Francisco Giants as after a loss profitable?

No, betting on the Giants after a loss has not been profitable, showing a -3.1% ROI over the 11-year period. Despite a slightly above .500 ATS record, the negative return indicates losses when accounting for betting juice.

How does this compare to the league average?

This performance is roughly average compared to typical MLB team ATS records. Most teams hover around 50% ATS in situational spots, so the Giants' 50.7% rate after losses is neither significantly above nor below league norms.

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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.