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Finger Cookin · 01-17-2024, 04:37 PM

Lots of analysis here, some interesting stuff. Thanks to those offering some quantitative info.

Seems like from the OP, the "make the playoffs and anything can happen" crowd might win the Cup once every six years/chances. How many true, favorite cup contenders are there at the beginning of each season? At the end of each season? Maybe 5 or 6? Only one of them wins each year, too. So about the same 1/6, despite different approaches and expectations. Maybe a 1/6 chance more frequently, but that seems like a small difference?

It's what makes sports fun and infuriating.

01-17-2024, 04:37 PM	#152
Finger Cookin Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2014 Exp:	Lots of analysis here, some interesting stuff. Thanks to those offering some quantitative info. Seems like from the OP, the "make the playoffs and anything can happen" crowd might win the Cup once every six years/chances. How many true, favorite cup contenders are there at the beginning of each season? At the end of each season? Maybe 5 or 6? Only one of them wins each year, too. So about the same 1/6, despite different approaches and expectations. Maybe a 1/6 chance more frequently, but that seems like a small difference? It's what makes sports fun and infuriating. Last edited by Finger Cookin; 01-17-2024 at 04:45 PM.