San Francisco Giants Away Underdog After a Win Betting Trend
ATS Record, ROI Analysis & Historical Performance Data (2014-2024)
The public often underestimates the San Francisco Giants in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as away underdog after a win, the San Francisco Giants hold a record of 81-14-0 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a +62.8% return on investment—meaning a bettor wagering $100 per game would be up $60 over this period.
Year-by-Year Performance
| Season | Record | Win % | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 12-0-0 | 0.0% | +90.9% |
| 2015 | 7-3-0 | 0.0% | +33.6% |
| 2016 | 6-0-0 | 0.0% | +90.9% |
| 2017 | 5-2-0 | 0.0% | +36.4% |
| 2018 | 8-2-0 | 0.0% | +52.7% |
| 2019 | 7-0-0 | 0.0% | +90.9% |
| 2020 | 11-1-0 | 0.0% | +75.0% |
| 2021 | 7-0-0 | 0.0% | +90.9% |
| 2022 | 11-1-0 | 0.0% | +75.0% |
| 2023 | 6-3-0 | 0.0% | +27.3% |
| 2024 | 1-2-0 | 0.0% | -36.4% |
Why This Trend Exists
The Giants' exceptional performance as away underdogs following victories stems from their organizational culture of resilience and opportunistic play that defined their championship years. San Francisco has historically thrived when expectations are lowered, allowing their veteran-heavy lineups to play with house money mentality on the road. The psychological boost from a recent win creates momentum that translates particularly well in hostile environments where the Giants can feed off proving doubters wrong. This trend reflects San Francisco's strategic approach of maximizing value from experienced players who understand how to capitalize on favorable betting situations. The Giants' front office has consistently built rosters with playoff-tested veterans who don't fold under pressure, making them dangerous when oddsmakers undervalue them following positive results. Their pitching staff, even in down years, tends to keep games competitive enough for their opportunistic offense to steal victories. The key insight for bettors is recognizing that the Giants' road underdog value peaks when they're coming off quality wins rather than fluky victories. Look for situations where their recent victory demonstrated genuine competitive advantages like strong starting pitching or timely hitting. This trend matters most during the middle months of the season when the Giants are fighting for playoff positioning and their veteran leadership can maximize underdog opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the San Francisco Giants's ATS record as away underdog after a win?
The San Francisco Giants have an 81-14-0 ATS record as away underdog after a win from 2014-2024. This represents an outstanding 85.3% ATS win rate over 95 games.
Is betting on the San Francisco Giants as away underdog after a win profitable?
Yes, betting on the Giants as away underdog after a win has been extremely profitable with a 62.8% ROI. This trend has generated consistent profits over an 11-year period with 81 covers in 95 opportunities.
How does this compare to the league average?
This 85.3% ATS win rate significantly outperforms the typical league average of around 50% for underdog situations. The Giants' 62.8% ROI in this spot is exceptionally high compared to standard betting returns.
BACK This Trend
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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.