Computer Science & Electrical Engineering

Mathletics: How Gamblers, Managers, and Fans Use Mathematics in Sports, Second Edition

How to use math to improve performance and predict outcomes in professional sports

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Published:
Feb 22, 2022
2019
Illus:
197 line illus. 55 tables.
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Mathletics reveals the mathematical methods top coaches and managers use to evaluate players and improve team performance, and gives math enthusiasts the practical skills they need to enhance their understanding and enjoyment of their favorite sports鈥攁nd maybe even gain the outside edge to winning bets. This second edition features new data, new players and teams, and new chapters on soccer, e-sports, golf, volleyball, gambling Calcuttas, analysis of camera data, Bayesian inference, ridge regression, and other statistical techniques. After reading Mathletics, you will understand why baseball teams should almost never bunt; why football overtime systems are unfair; why points, rebounds, and assists aren鈥檛 enough to determine who鈥檚 the NBA鈥檚 best player; and more.