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Issue One Hundred And Sixty Six.
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The sports world is buzzing with insights and debates: from concerns over the societal impacts of sports betting to the MLB offseason's high-stakes trade market, and workshops on advanced baseball analytics at Carnegie Mellon. Meanwhile, football analytics explore attacking overloads' tactical value, Cleveland's scorching start in the NBA sparks intrigue, and history warns early success doesn't guarantee championships.
This Week's Lineup
Should Sports Betting Be Banned?
The debate over banning sports betting hinges on its financial impact on vulnerable households, with research showing increased spending on bets and reduced investments, but the authors caution that consumer welfare and addictive behaviors complicate policy conclusions.
Constructing a Baseball Savant Graph
The Carnegie Mellon Sports Analytics Conference featured workshops on baseball analytics, including creating run expectancy matrices using 2023 data and replicating Baseball Savant's innovative pitch movement visualizations, with materials available on GitHub for further exploration.
Identifying Attacking Overloads And Measuring Their Impact
Outlines a method for defining and measuring "Attacking Overloads" in football using StatsBomb 360 data, combining space and time to identify moments when attacking teams have numerical superiority in specific areas, while providing insights into their tactical impact and effectiveness.
A Closer Look At The Cavs Hot Start
Cleveland’s 15-0 start is an exciting development fueled by a revamped offensive approach and stellar (if unsustainable) performances by Garland and LeVert. History suggests early success doesn't ensure a title.
MLB Trade Market: The Most Fascinating Names Available
The MLB offseason promises excitement, with high-profile free agents and a loaded trade market featuring impactful players poised to reshape the league.
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