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

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.

Author: Wayne L. Winston, Scott Nestler, Konstantinos Pelechrinis
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 02/22/2022
Pages: 608
Weight: 1.9lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.10w x 1.60d
ISBN: 9780691177625
Language: English