The data suggests caution when backing the Chicago Bulls in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as away games, the Chicago Bulls are just 105-123-0 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a -12.1% ROI. Sharp bettors have found value fading this situation—the opposite side would have returned +12.1%.

⚠ Fade Zone
Record105-123-0
Win Rate0.0%
Sample Size228 games
ROI-12.1%
Units Won-27.6u
Time Period2014-2024

Year-by-Year Performance

SeasonRecordWin %ROI
201410-8-00.0%+6.1%
201513-5-00.0%+37.9%
20162-15-00.0%-77.5%
20175-7-00.0%-20.4%
20186-8-00.0%-18.2%
201910-16-00.0%-26.6%
202017-11-00.0%+15.9%
202112-11-00.0%-0.4%
20229-18-00.0%-36.4%
202312-9-00.0%+9.1%
20249-15-00.0%-28.4%

Why This Trend Exists

The Bulls' struggles as road favorites stem from a fundamental mismatch between their roster construction and the elevated expectations that come with being favored away from home. Chicago has historically been built around defensive intensity and home-court energy, making them particularly vulnerable when oddsmakers overvalue their chances in hostile environments. The franchise's identity has long relied on feeding off the United Center crowd, and when that emotional fuel disappears, their offensive limitations become magnified. Chicago's road favorite woes intensify when facing teams with strong home-court advantages or desperate situations. The Bulls often lack the elite playmaking and consistent shooting needed to control games in enemy territory, leading to closer contests than the spread suggests. Their defensive schemes, while effective at home, frequently break down on the road against teams that know their tendencies well. The key betting insight here is to target Chicago road favorites against teams with something to prove - whether it's a struggling squad at home or a team coming off embarrassing losses. The Bulls consistently fail to deliver the dominant performances that justify their favored status away from home. This trend matters most during the middle portion of the season when home-court advantages are strongest and Chicago's road fatigue becomes most apparent.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Chicago Bulls's ATS record as away games?

The Chicago Bulls have a 105-123-0 ATS record in away games from 2014-2024, covering the spread in 105 games and failing to cover in 123 games. This translates to a 46.1% ATS win rate over this 10-year period.

Is betting on the Chicago Bulls as away games profitable?

No, betting on the Chicago Bulls in away games has not been profitable, showing a -12.1% ROI from 2014-2024. Bettors would have lost approximately 12 cents for every dollar wagered on the Bulls to cover the spread in road games.

How does this compare to the league average?

The Bulls' 46.1% ATS win rate in away games is below the typical league average of around 50% for ATS performance. Their -12.1% ROI indicates significantly worse performance than the break-even point that sharp bettors target.

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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.