Thanks for the snake(s), Squiggs!
I really like this.
Have you considered making the black line on your chart variable? While 96 points gives a team a very high probability of making the playoffs given historical precedence, it does not guarantee a playoff spot.
However, if the black line represented the points extrapolation of the 8th team in the conference or the 3rd team in the division (which ever is lower), that would be more commensurate with a "guarantee" as every team that finishes 8th or higher is guaranteed a playoff spot (or 3rd in the division or higher).
It would more accurately portray the "playoff chase" rather than a "chase to 96 points", especially this year where there may be some fall off.
Anyhow, it would be a neat visual as the snake fights to get to and stay above the line - and that line could change every single day.
As of today (for example), the black line could be at 88 points (commensurate with the 8th best PPG of 1.08 currently owned by Nashville).
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