Chicago White Sox One Day Rest Betting Trend
ATS Record, ROI Analysis & Historical Performance Data (2014-2024)
The public often underestimates the Chicago White Sox in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as one day rest, the Chicago White Sox hold a record of 94-59-1 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a +17.3% return on investment—meaning a bettor wagering $100 per game would be up $27 over this period.
Year-by-Year Performance
| Season | Record | Win % | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4-9-0 | 0.0% | -41.3% |
| 2015 | 4-2-0 | 0.0% | +27.3% |
| 2016 | 15-7-0 | 0.0% | +30.2% |
| 2017 | 10-9-0 | 0.0% | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 12-3-1 | 0.0% | +52.7% |
| 2019 | 10-5-0 | 0.0% | +27.3% |
| 2020 | 7-6-0 | 0.0% | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 14-6-0 | 0.0% | +33.6% |
| 2022 | 7-5-0 | 0.0% | +11.4% |
| 2023 | 6-4-0 | 0.0% | +14.6% |
| 2024 | 5-3-0 | 0.0% | +19.3% |
Why This Trend Exists
The White Sox's strong performance on one day of rest stems from their organizational philosophy of maximizing rest-advantage windows rather than pushing through fatigue. Chicago's front office has historically built rosters with depth specifically designed to capitalize on these recovery periods, allowing key players to return refreshed while maintaining competitive lineups during the rest day itself. This pattern reflects the team's analytical approach to workload management, particularly with their pitching staff. The White Sox have consistently deployed their bullpen strategically on rest days, setting up favorable matchups for when their primary rotation returns. Their hitters also tend to benefit from the mental reset that one day provides, as the organization emphasizes plate discipline and situational hitting that requires sharp focus. The psychological factor cannot be overlooked - Chicago players have bought into the "bounce-back" mentality that one day of rest represents opportunity rather than disruption. This creates a measurable edge in motivation and preparation that translates directly to on-field execution. For bettors, this trend carries the most weight during divisional series and when the White Sox face teams playing on consecutive days, as the rest advantage becomes amplified against fatigued opponents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Chicago White Sox's ATS record as one day rest?
The Chicago White Sox have an ATS record of 94-59-1 when playing on one day of rest from 2014-2024. This translates to a 61.4% ATS win rate over this 11-year period.
Is betting on the Chicago White Sox as one day rest profitable?
Yes, betting on the Chicago White Sox on one day rest has been profitable with a 17.3% ROI from 2014-2024. Despite the team's overall struggles, they have consistently covered spreads in this specific situation.
How does this compare to the league average?
This 61.4% ATS rate significantly outperforms the typical league average of around 50%. The White Sox have been one of the most reliable teams to bet on when playing with one day of rest.
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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.