Chicago White Sox Sunday Games Betting Trend
ATS Record, ROI Analysis & Historical Performance Data (2014-2024)
The Chicago White Sox show mixed results as sunday games. Since 2014, they're 464-436-1 against the spread—a 0.0% win rate with an ROI of -1.6%. While not a strong standalone angle, this data provides valuable context when combined with other factors.
Year-by-Year Performance
| Season | Record | Win % | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 40-42-0 | 0.0% | -6.9% |
| 2015 | 41-37-0 | 0.0% | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 56-52-0 | 0.0% | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 38-34-0 | 0.0% | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 38-31-1 | 0.0% | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 38-49-0 | 0.0% | -16.6% |
| 2020 | 48-35-0 | 0.0% | +10.4% |
| 2021 | 43-49-0 | 0.0% | -10.8% |
| 2022 | 44-28-0 | 0.0% | +16.7% |
| 2023 | 36-47-0 | 0.0% | -17.2% |
| 2024 | 42-32-0 | 0.0% | +8.3% |
Why This Trend Exists
The White Sox Sunday performance reflects a franchise caught between organizational inconsistency and the unique pressures of baseball's traditional finale day. Sunday games often feature adjusted lineups as managers rest key players before Monday off-days, and Chicago's roster construction over the past decade has left them particularly vulnerable to these rotational changes. Their offensive production tends to dip when facing fresh bullpen arms that haven't pitched since Thursday or Friday, while their own relief corps struggles with the extended rest between appearances. The psychological element cannot be ignored either. Sunday afternoon baseball carries different energy than primetime contests, and the White Sox have historically shown less urgency in these lower-stakes environments. Their clubhouse culture under recent management has emphasized individual statistics over situational baseball, which becomes more pronounced when games feel less consequential. The team's struggles with fundamentals - base running, defensive positioning, and situational hitting - become magnified in the methodical pace of Sunday day games. For bettors, focus on the White Sox pitching matchups and weather conditions on Sundays. When they're road underdogs facing quality starters in favorable hitting conditions, the value often lies with their opponents. This trend carries the most weight during the middle months of the season when roster fatigue peaks and organizational priorities become clearer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Chicago White Sox's ATS record as sunday games?
The Chicago White Sox have gone 464-436-1 against the spread in Sunday games from 2014-2024. This represents a 51.6% ATS win rate over 901 total Sunday games during this period.
Is betting on the Chicago White Sox as sunday games profitable?
No, betting on the Chicago White Sox in Sunday games has not been profitable, showing a -1.6% ROI from 2014-2024. Despite a slightly above .500 ATS record, the negative return indicates losses after accounting for typical betting juice.
How does this compare to the league average?
The White Sox's 51.6% Sunday ATS win rate is marginally above the expected 50% baseline but falls short of the ~52.4% typically needed to overcome standard sportsbook vigorish. This performance is roughly average compared to other MLB teams on Sundays.
ANALYZE This Trend
This trend is near break-even. Combine with other factors and compare odds before placing any bets.
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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.