The New Orleans Saints show mixed results as away after 2+ wins. Since 2014, they're 26-24-0 against the spread—a 0.0% win rate with an ROI of -0.7%. While not a strong standalone angle, this data provides valuable context when combined with other factors.

⚖ Neutral
Record26-24-0
Win Rate0.0%
Sample Size50 games
ROI-0.7%
Units Won-0.4u
Time Period2014-2024

Year-by-Year Performance

SeasonRecordWin %ROI
20142-3-00.0%-23.6%
20150-2-00.0%-100.0%
20165-2-00.0%+36.4%
20173-1-00.0%+43.2%
20183-2-00.0%+14.6%
20193-2-00.0%+14.6%
20201-0-00.0%+90.9%
20211-3-00.0%-52.3%
20221-1-00.0%-4.5%
20236-4-00.0%+14.6%
20241-4-00.0%-61.8%

Why This Trend Exists

The Saints' middling performance as road favorites after multiple wins reflects the psychological trap that often ensnares successful teams playing away from the Superdome. New Orleans has historically been one of the NFL's most home-dependent franchises, drawing immense energy from their raucous crowd and familiar dome environment. When riding a winning streak on the road, the Saints often face opponents with nothing to lose and everything to prove against a confident visiting team. This pattern becomes more pronounced when considering how Saints teams under Sean Payton were built around offensive precision and timing. Road environments naturally disrupt communication and rhythm, particularly for a team that relied heavily on audibles and complex route combinations. The psychological comfort of success can breed complacency, especially when facing teams desperate to end their own struggles against a perceived superior opponent. The Saints' tendency to play down to competition has been a recurring theme throughout their modern era. Road underdogs often bring extra motivation when facing a team on a roll, creating the perfect storm for upset-minded opponents to exceed expectations against the spread. This trend matters most when the Saints are road favorites of 3-7 points after winning multiple games, particularly against divisional opponents who know their tendencies intimately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Orleans Saints's ATS record as away after 2+ wins?

The New Orleans Saints have a 26-24-0 ATS record when playing away after 2+ consecutive wins from 2014-2024. This represents a 52% ATS win rate over 50 total games in this situation.

Is betting on the New Orleans Saints as away after 2+ wins profitable?

No, betting on the Saints as away favorites after 2+ wins is not profitable with a -0.7% ROI. Despite their slightly above .500 ATS record, the negative return indicates losses when accounting for betting juice.

How does this compare to the league average?

The Saints' 52% ATS win rate in this situation is slightly above the typical 50% baseline but well below what's needed for profitability. The -0.7% ROI suggests underperformance relative to betting market expectations.

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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.