The data suggests caution when backing the Chicago Bulls in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as sunday games, the Chicago Bulls are just 242-248-0 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a -5.7% ROI. Sharp bettors have found value fading this situation—the opposite side would have returned +5.7%.

⚠ Fade Zone
Record242-248-0
Win Rate0.0%
Sample Size490 games
ROI-5.7%
Units Won-28.0u
Time Period2014-2024

Year-by-Year Performance

SeasonRecordWin %ROI
201420-17-00.0%+3.2%
201522-16-00.0%+10.5%
201619-21-00.0%-9.3%
201720-21-00.0%-6.9%
201819-21-00.0%-9.3%
201919-27-00.0%-21.1%
202029-24-00.0%+4.5%
202126-26-00.0%-4.5%
202223-28-00.0%-13.9%
202321-22-00.0%-6.8%
202424-25-00.0%-6.5%

Why This Trend Exists

The Bulls' mediocre Sunday performance stems from their historically inconsistent roster construction and coaching philosophies that have struggled with rest-versus-rhythm decisions. Sunday games typically fall after Saturday night contests or represent the final game of weekend back-to-backs, exposing Chicago's frequent lack of veteran leadership and depth issues that have plagued multiple front office regimes. Chicago's organizational culture has long prioritized effort over execution, which creates problems on Sundays when legs are heavy and mental focus wanes. The franchise's tendency to rely on young, athletic players who haven't yet mastered game management becomes magnified in these spots. Additionally, the Bulls have consistently struggled with late-game execution in close contests, and Sunday games often feature tighter spreads where these deficiencies become costly against the number. The team's home-road split dynamics also factor heavily into Sunday performance, as their United Center crowds tend to be less energetic for weekend afternoon games compared to prime-time weeknight contests. This reduces one of Chicago's traditional advantages. Target Bulls Sunday unders when they're playing quality opponents with veteran leadership, as these games typically expose Chicago's execution flaws in grinding, possession-by-possession battles where experience matters most.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Chicago Bulls have a 242-248-0 ATS record in Sunday games from 2014-2024. This translates to a 49.4% win rate against the spread in Sunday contests.

Is betting on the Chicago Bulls as sunday games profitable?

No, betting on the Chicago Bulls in Sunday games has not been profitable, showing a -5.7% ROI over the 2014-2024 period. The team has failed to cover the spread more often than they've covered it in Sunday games.

How does this compare to the league average?

The Bulls' 49.4% ATS win rate in Sunday games is slightly below the expected 50% break-even point for spread betting. Their -5.7% ROI indicates underperformance compared to what would be expected from random chance.

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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.