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Mathletics|Wayne L. Winston
Mathletics : How Gamblers, Managers, and Fans Use Mathematics in Sports, Second Edition
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How to use math to improve performance and predict outcomes in professional sports

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--and 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't enough to determine who's the NBA's best player; and more.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780691177625
  • ISBN-10: 0691177627
  • Publisher: Princeton University Press
  • Publish Date: February 2022
  • Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
  • Page Count: 608

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