Chicago Bears Away Underdog After a Win Betting Trend
ATS Record, ROI Analysis & Historical Performance Data (2014-2024)
The public often underestimates the Chicago Bears in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as away underdog after a win, the Chicago Bears hold a record of 7-5-0 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a +11.4% return on investment—meaning a bettor wagering $100 per game would be up $1 over this period.
Year-by-Year Performance
| Season | Record | Win % | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0-1-0 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 1-0-0 | 0.0% | +90.9% |
| 2018 | 1-0-0 | 0.0% | +90.9% |
| 2019 | 1-1-0 | 0.0% | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 1-0-0 | 0.0% | +90.9% |
| 2021 | 0-2-0 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 0-1-0 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 2-0-0 | 0.0% | +90.9% |
| 2024 | 1-0-0 | 0.0% | +90.9% |
Why This Trend Exists
The Bears' strong performance as away underdogs following victories stems from a combination of organizational culture and psychological momentum that has defined Chicago football for decades. This franchise thrives on adversity and physical play, traits that translate exceptionally well to hostile road environments where they're not expected to compete. When coming off a win, the Bears carry confidence while maintaining their underdog mentality - a dangerous combination that often catches opponents off guard. Chicago's defensive identity plays a crucial role in this trend. The Bears have consistently fielded units that travel well, as defensive schemes and physicality aren't as dependent on crowd noise or home-field advantages as offensive systems. Following a victory, this defensive confidence typically peaks, allowing them to control games even in difficult road spots where oddsmakers have undervalued their capabilities. The psychological element cannot be overlooked either. Bears teams historically respond well to disrespect, and being road underdogs after proving themselves with a recent win creates the perfect storm of motivation and execution. Their blue-collar approach resonates particularly well in these scenarios. Bettors should pay closest attention to this trend when the Bears face divisional opponents or teams with comparable talent levels, as these matchups often come down to intangibles where Chicago's gritty mentality provides the decisive edge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Chicago Bears's ATS record as away underdog after a win?
The Chicago Bears have a 7-5-0 ATS record as away underdogs after a win from 2014-2024. This translates to a 58.3% ATS win rate over 12 games in this situation.
Is betting on the Chicago Bears as away underdog after a win profitable?
Yes, betting on the Chicago Bears as away underdogs after a win has been profitable with an 11.4% ROI from 2014-2024. Despite covering the spread in 7 of 12 games, the positive ROI indicates profitable returns for bettors.
How does this compare to the league average?
The Bears' 58.3% ATS rate as away underdogs after wins is above the typical 50% baseline expected in spread betting. The 11.4% ROI suggests this trend has outperformed average betting expectations over the 11-year period.
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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.