The public often underestimates the Texas Rangers in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as home underdog, the Texas Rangers hold a record of 195-41-1 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a +57.7% return on investment—meaning a bettor wagering $100 per game would be up $137 over this period.

🔥 Elite Edge
Record195-41-1
Win Rate0.0%
Sample Size237 games
ROI+57.7%
Units Won+136.3u
Time Period2014-2024

Year-by-Year Performance

SeasonRecordWin %ROI
201410-4-00.0%+36.4%
201519-6-00.0%+45.1%
201618-2-00.0%+71.8%
201711-2-00.0%+61.5%
201821-7-00.0%+43.2%
201912-6-00.0%+27.3%
202015-3-00.0%+59.1%
202126-3-10.0%+71.2%
202227-2-00.0%+77.7%
202316-4-00.0%+52.7%
202420-2-00.0%+73.5%

Why This Trend Exists

The Rangers' dominance as home underdogs stems from their ability to embrace the underestimated role while leveraging Globe Life Field's unique characteristics. When oddsmakers undervalue Texas at home, they're often overlooking the team's resilience and their ballpark's pitcher-friendly dimensions that can neutralize opposing offenses. The Rangers have historically thrived when expectations are lowered, allowing their veterans to play loose while younger players step up without pressure. Texas benefits from strong organizational depth that becomes apparent in underdog situations. Their farm system has consistently produced role players who excel in specific matchups, and their coaching staff has shown remarkable ability to exploit opposing weaknesses when given extra preparation time at home. The team's culture, built around grinding out at-bats and manufacturing runs, translates perfectly to games where they're not expected to win outright. Smart bettors should target Rangers home underdog spots when they're facing teams on the second half of back-to-backs or clubs with questionable bullpen depth. The value becomes most pronounced during summer months when Globe Life Field's climate-controlled environment gives Texas a subtle edge over visiting teams adjusting to the conditions, particularly in day games following night arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Texas Rangers's ATS record as home underdog?

The Texas Rangers have an outstanding 195-41-1 ATS record as home underdogs from 2014-2024. This represents a remarkable 82.6% ATS win rate over 237 games.

Is betting on the Texas Rangers as home underdog profitable?

Yes, betting on the Texas Rangers as home underdogs has been extremely profitable with a 57.7% ROI. This trend has generated consistent profits over the 11-year period from 2014-2024.

How does this compare to the league average?

This performance significantly exceeds the league average, as most teams cover around 50% of spreads. The Rangers' 82.6% ATS rate as home underdogs is exceptionally rare in sports betting.

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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.