Together with Dr. Jay Granat, a psychotherapist, I quantified factors related to concepts of sports
psychology. Our “quant facts” have successfully predicted the winner of this year’s Super Bowl and the NCAA tournament’s Final Four. In total, our predictions have been 63.5 percent correct in major championships — while sometimes going against the grain and picking underdogs.
psychology. Our “quant facts” have successfully predicted the winner of this year’s Super Bowl and the NCAA tournament’s Final Four. In total, our predictions have been 63.5 percent correct in major championships — while sometimes going against the grain and picking underdogs.
Our research has shown that big-game experience is related with winning the big game. Over the past 34 years, teams that appeared in the Stanley Cup Finals over the previous three years have compiled an 85 percent winning percentage in Finals. The Kings have the edge in this department, winning the Stanley Cup just two years ago. Edge: Kings.
the big game. Over the past 34 years, teams that appeared in the Stanley Cup Finals over the previous three years have compiled an 85 percent winning percentage in Finals. The Kings have the edge in this department, winning the Stanley Cup just two years ago. Edge: Kings.Read more at:
http://www.rantsports.com/nhl/2014/06/04/2014-stanley-cup-finals-numbers-predict-who-will-win/#mQlmKXKo3Kfg0iCA.99
