Statistical Plus/Minus: Portland the favorite out West?
Basketball Reference did some automated (ie no human bias) projections of the upcoming season using Statistical Plus Minus. Interesting to say the least.
They later used a slightly different method, also favorable to the Blazers, here:
over 2 years ago
jksnake99
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I think its safe to say the Cavs aren't winning 73-74 games next year
the 2nd set of projections (in the link at the end of my fanshot) pass the sniff test a little better. Not sure why the Lakers don’t fare as well as you might expect.
One problem with the win estimates
is that they are using a linear prediction of wins instead of using a Pythagorean method. This makes a significant difference for the top teams (like Cleveland).
I don't agree with the win totals
I could however see the seeding being right on.Next year the offseason will be much shorter.NICE. I am looking forward to a parade in P-Town.
"BEER IS LIVING PROOF THAT GOD LOVES US"
- Benjamin Franklin-
Well then,
let’s just put Portland in the finals now and get right to it.
Seriously, let’s get it on.
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