The Los Angeles Chargers show mixed results as on a 3+ game losing streak. Since 2014, they're 47-40-0 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
Record47-40-0
Win Rate0.0%
Sample Size87 games
ROI+3.1%
Units Won+2.7u
Time Period2014-2024

Year-by-Year Performance

SeasonRecordWin %ROI
20143-3-00.0%-4.5%
20157-5-00.0%+11.4%
20160-6-00.0%-100.0%
20173-5-00.0%-28.4%
20183-4-00.0%-18.2%
20199-1-00.0%+71.8%
20202-6-00.0%-52.3%
20215-3-00.0%+19.3%
20227-0-00.0%+90.9%
20234-5-00.0%-15.2%
20244-2-00.0%+27.3%

Why This Trend Exists

The Chargers' historical resilience during extended losing streaks stems from their organizational tendency to make meaningful adjustments rather than panic. When facing adversity, this franchise has consistently demonstrated an ability to identify core issues—whether it's offensive line protection, defensive scheme vulnerabilities, or special teams breakdowns—and implement targeted solutions. The coaching staff's analytical approach becomes more pronounced during these difficult stretches, leading to strategic pivots that often catch opponents off guard who expect a demoralized team. Los Angeles benefits from having veteran leadership that doesn't allow locker room culture to deteriorate during rough patches. The team's recent coaching stability has created a system where players trust the process even when results aren't immediate. This mental fortitude translates directly to covering spreads because the market often overreacts to losing streaks, inflating point spreads beyond what the actual talent gap suggests. The psychological element works in the Chargers' favor as they embrace the underdog mentality that comes with extended losing streaks. Players perform with less pressure and more freedom, while opponents sometimes approach these games with overconfidence. This trend holds maximum value when the Chargers face quality opponents during their losing streaks, as the market typically overadjusts the line based on recent performance rather than underlying metrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Los Angeles Chargers's ATS record as on a 3+ game losing streak?

The Los Angeles Chargers have an ATS record of 47-40-0 when on a 3+ game losing streak from 2014-2024. This translates to a 54.0% ATS win rate over 87 games.

Is betting on the Los Angeles Chargers as on a 3+ game losing streak profitable?

Yes, betting on the Chargers when on a 3+ game losing streak has been profitable with a 3.1% ROI. Despite their 0.0% straight-up win rate in these situations, they have consistently covered the spread at a profitable rate.

How does this compare to the league average?

This 54.0% ATS win rate is above the typical 50% baseline for spread betting. The positive ROI indicates the Chargers have been a solid contrarian play when struggling, likely due to inflated spreads during losing streaks.

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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.