The New York Yankees show mixed results as sunday games. Since 2014, they're 449-439-1 against the spread—a 0.0% win rate with an ROI of -3.5%. While not a strong standalone angle, this data provides valuable context when combined with other factors.

⚖ Neutral
Record449-439-1
Win Rate0.0%
Sample Size889 games
ROI-3.5%
Units Won-30.8u
Time Period2014-2024

Year-by-Year Performance

SeasonRecordWin %ROI
201438-47-00.0%-14.7%
201544-31-00.0%+12.0%
201640-44-00.0%-9.1%
201741-32-00.0%+7.2%
201846-35-00.0%+8.4%
201946-44-00.0%-2.4%
202039-51-10.0%-17.3%
202133-54-00.0%-27.6%
202239-28-00.0%+11.1%
202338-37-00.0%-3.3%
202445-36-00.0%+6.1%

Why This Trend Exists

The Yankees' Sunday struggles stem from a complex mix of travel fatigue and roster management decisions that consistently work against them in the betting market. As one of baseball's most traveled teams due to their national profile and frequent West Coast swings, the Yankees often face challenging scheduling scenarios where Sunday games follow grueling road trips or late Saturday night contests. Their veteran-heavy lineups, while talented, show pronounced wear patterns by week's end, particularly during the dog days of summer when their aging core battles accumulated fatigue. Manager decision-making also plays a crucial role, as Sunday games frequently see experimental lineups, bullpen management strategies, and rest days for key players. The Yankees' organizational depth, while impressive on paper, often translates to lineup inconsistency that oddsmakers struggle to properly price. Their pitching staff rotation patterns compound this issue, as Sunday starters are typically the back-end of the rotation facing well-rested opposing aces. Sharp bettors should target Yankees Sunday unders when they're coming off high-scoring series, as offensive regression often coincides with their Sunday letdowns. This trend carries the most weight during summer months when travel and fatigue accumulate, particularly in getaway day scenarios where the focus shifts to the next series rather than the current game.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York Yankees's ATS record as sunday games?

The New York Yankees have a 449-439-1 ATS record in Sunday games from 2014-2024. This represents nearly 900 games over the 11-year period with a slightly below .500 ATS performance.

Is betting on the New York Yankees as sunday games profitable?

No, betting on the Yankees in Sunday games has not been profitable, showing a -3.5% ROI over this period. Despite the close ATS record, bettors would have lost money due to the vig/juice on losing bets.

How does this compare to the league average?

This performance is slightly below average, as most teams hover around 50% ATS long-term. The Yankees' 50.6% ATS rate in Sunday games is marginally worse than the typical break-even point needed for profitability.

ANALYZE This Trend

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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.