This Week's Lineup
3 on 3 Basketball Prediction Model
This model aims to predict the win probability of a 3x3 Basketball game based on a given game state. Different and fun!
3-Pointers in Football
No, we're talking about explosiveness. And yes, this article is over 4 years old, but still worth a read, especially as Michigan and Michigan State play tomorrow. Luckily for Meechigan fans, explosiveness has almost no correlation.
What's a tie worth in the NFL?
Due to rule changes, the rate of ties has increased to 7.1% from 6% and previously 3.4%. Granted, a small sample size for the most recent number but how valuable is one worth?
The Strongest MLB Franchises
Bill James rank orders all 30 MLB teams based on who strongest franchise, not team. I expect the Tigers to climb over the next few eyars.
AI Research Advancing Sports Analytics
Football (soccer), in particular, is a useful microcosm for studying AI research, offering benefits in the longer-term to decision-makers in sports in the form of an automated video-assistant coach (AVAC) system.
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