The data suggests caution when backing the San Francisco Giants in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as two days rest, the San Francisco Giants are just 53-66-0 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a -15.0% ROI. Sharp bettors have found value fading this situation—the opposite side would have returned +15.0%.

⚠ Fade Zone
Record53-66-0
Win Rate0.0%
Sample Size119 games
ROI-15.0%
Units Won-17.8u
Time Period2014-2024

Year-by-Year Performance

SeasonRecordWin %ROI
20140-6-00.0%-100.0%
20155-5-00.0%-4.5%
20162-1-00.0%+27.3%
20172-13-00.0%-74.5%
20186-6-00.0%-4.5%
20197-5-00.0%+11.4%
20207-9-00.0%-16.5%
20216-5-00.0%+4.1%
202211-5-00.0%+31.2%
20235-7-00.0%-20.4%
20242-4-00.0%-36.4%

Why This Trend Exists

The Giants' struggles on two days rest reflect the organizational philosophy that has defined their approach since their championship runs. San Francisco has historically prioritized veteran leadership and methodical preparation, creating a roster construction that relies heavily on older players who need additional recovery time. This demographic reality becomes particularly pronounced when the team faces compressed schedules, as aging position players and pitchers lose effectiveness without proper rest intervals. The franchise's analytical approach also works against them in these situations. The Giants organization emphasizes detailed scouting reports and situational preparation, which becomes truncated when facing back-to-back-to-back series. Their hitters typically perform better when they can study opposing pitchers extensively, while their pitching staff relies on precise game-planning that suffers under time constraints. The team's bullpen usage patterns compound this issue, as manager tendencies toward over-managing relief appearances leave fewer fresh arms available during compressed schedules. Smart bettors should target fading the Giants specifically when they're playing quality opponents on two days rest, particularly during summer months when fatigue accumulates. This trend carries the most weight when San Francisco faces teams with younger, more athletic rosters who thrive in these rapid-turnaround scenarios.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the San Francisco Giants's ATS record as two days rest?

The San Francisco Giants have an ATS record of 53-66-0 (44.5%) when playing on two days rest from 2014-2024. This means they have failed to cover the spread in 66 games while covering in only 53 games over this 10-year period.

Is betting on the San Francisco Giants as two days rest profitable?

No, betting on the San Francisco Giants on two days rest has not been profitable, showing a -15.0% ROI from 2014-2024. This negative return indicates consistent losses for bettors backing the Giants in this situation.

How does this compare to the league average?

The Giants' 44.5% ATS rate on two days rest is below the expected 50% break-even point and likely underperforms the league average. Their -15.0% ROI suggests they consistently struggle to meet expectations when playing with two days of rest.

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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.