The public often underestimates the Chicago Bulls in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as away underdog, the Chicago Bulls hold a record of 71-49-0 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a +12.9% return on investment—meaning a bettor wagering $100 per game would be up $16 over this period.

✅ Profitable
Record71-49-0
Win Rate0.0%
Sample Size120 games
ROI+12.9%
Units Won+15.6u
Time Period2014-2024

Year-by-Year Performance

SeasonRecordWin %ROI
20148-1-00.0%+69.7%
20158-1-00.0%+69.7%
20161-7-00.0%-76.1%
20173-4-00.0%-18.2%
20185-3-00.0%+19.3%
20197-9-00.0%-16.5%
202012-2-00.0%+63.6%
20217-7-00.0%-4.5%
20226-6-00.0%-4.5%
202310-3-00.0%+46.9%
20244-6-00.0%-23.6%

Why This Trend Exists

The Bulls' strong performance as road underdogs stems from their organizational identity forged during the championship years, which created a culture of resilience when facing adversity away from home. Chicago has historically thrived when expectations are lowered, allowing players to compete with less pressure while maintaining the defensive intensity that travels well regardless of venue. The franchise's emphasis on gritty, physical basketball becomes more pronounced when playing with house money on the road. This trend reflects a psychological edge where Bulls players embrace the underdog mentality, often elevating their effort level when oddsmakers and public perception work against them. Road environments that might intimidate other teams seem to galvanize Chicago, particularly when they can establish early defensive stops and turn games into grinding affairs that favor their style of play. The team's ability to cover spreads in these spots suggests they consistently outperform diminished expectations. Bettors should target the Bulls as road underdogs specifically when they're coming off disappointing home performances or facing teams on winning streaks where the line movement favors the opponent. This trend carries the most weight when Chicago is catching significant points against superior teams during the regular season, as the combination of low expectations and defensive capability creates optimal value situations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Chicago Bulls's ATS record as away underdog?

The Chicago Bulls have an ATS record of 71-49-0 as away underdogs from 2014-2024, covering the spread in 59.2% of games. This strong ATS performance indicates they consistently outperform betting expectations when playing on the road as underdogs.

Is betting on the Chicago Bulls as away underdog profitable?

Yes, betting on the Chicago Bulls as away underdogs has been profitable with a 12.9% ROI over the 2014-2024 period. This positive return demonstrates consistent value in backing the Bulls when they're road underdogs.

How does this compare to the league average?

The Bulls' 59.2% ATS win rate as away underdogs significantly outperforms the typical league average of around 50% for ATS betting. Their 12.9% ROI is also well above average, making this one of their most profitable betting situations.

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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.