The public often underestimates the Los Angeles Chargers in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as away underdog after a win, the Los Angeles Chargers hold a record of 13-3-0 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a +55.1% return on investment—meaning a bettor wagering $100 per game would be up $9 over this period.

🔥 Elite Edge
Record13-3-0
Win Rate0.0%
Sample Size16 games
ROI+55.1%
Units Won+8.8u
Time Period2014-2024

Year-by-Year Performance

SeasonRecordWin %ROI
20141-0-00.0%+90.9%
20154-0-00.0%+90.9%
20160-1-00.0%-100.0%
20171-1-00.0%-4.5%
20191-0-00.0%+90.9%
20201-0-00.0%+90.9%
20212-1-00.0%+27.3%
20221-0-00.0%+90.9%
20231-0-00.0%+90.9%
20241-0-00.0%+90.9%

Why This Trend Exists

The Chargers' exceptional performance as road underdogs following victories stems from a perfect storm of psychological and strategic advantages. This franchise has historically thrived when expectations are lowered, allowing them to play with house money mentality while opponents often overlook their capabilities. The confidence boost from a recent win provides crucial momentum, particularly for a team that has battled inconsistency throughout their history. Los Angeles benefits significantly from reduced pressure in these spots. When favored or expected to win, the Chargers have often crumbled under their own weight, but as road underdogs they can focus purely on execution without the burden of meeting elevated expectations. Their offensive system under various coordinators has consistently featured explosive playmakers who can capitalize on defenses that may not game-plan as intensively against an underdog coming off a win. The coaching staff has shown remarkable ability to prepare the team for these "prove it" moments on the road, often implementing creative game plans that catch opponents off-guard. Teams coming off wins sometimes carry overconfidence into road underdog situations, but the Chargers have channeled that momentum effectively. This trend matters most when the Chargers face divisional opponents or teams coming off emotional victories themselves, where the psychological edge becomes even more pronounced.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Los Angeles Chargers's ATS record as away underdog after a win?

The Los Angeles Chargers have an outstanding 13-3-0 ATS record as away underdogs after a win from 2014-2024. This represents an 81.3% ATS win rate over 16 games in this specific situation.

Is betting on the Los Angeles Chargers as away underdog after a win profitable?

Yes, betting on the Chargers as away underdogs after a win has been highly profitable with a 55.1% ROI. This strong return on investment demonstrates consistent value in this betting scenario over the past decade.

How does this compare to the league average?

This 81.3% ATS success rate significantly outperforms the typical league average of around 50% for underdogs. The Chargers' performance in this situation represents one of the strongest situational trends in the NFL.

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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.