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> Date: 31 Mar 1992 17:11:00 -0600 (CST)
> From: "Patrick T. Berends" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Probabilities
> To: Multiple recipients of list HOCKEY-L <[log in to unmask]>
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> The recent discussion about probabilities in play-offs got me crunching
> numbers on my calculator. Assuming each game is independent and the
> favorite's probability of winning is 70% and the underdog's is 30% the
> following probabilities can result after two games:
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> Favorite winning both games: 49.0%
> Underdog winning both games: 9.0%
> Split: 42.0%
>
> Now, involving a third game, things get more difficult as we need to rely
> on the condition that the teams split the first two games, as this has to
> occur. Keeping this in mind, here are the probabilities:
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> Favorite winning in two games: 49.0%
> Favorite winning in three games: 29.4%
> Underdog winning in two games: 9.0%
> Underdog winning in three games: 12.6%
>
> or,
>
> Favorite winning series: 78.4%
> Underdog winning series: 21.6%
>
> As far as the NC_$$_ goes, you'd think they support a two out of three when
> there is that high a probability (42%) of a third game. That probability
> should increase as the playoffs continue (duh). Even if the underdog only
> has a 10% of winning, the probability of a third game is almost 1 in 5 (18%).
>
> If you want to go to 5 games:
>
> Favorite winning in three games: 34.300%
> Favorite winning in four games: 18.522%
> Favorite winning in five games: 30.870%
> Favorite winning series: 83.692%
> Underdog winning in three games: 2.700%
> Underdog winning in four games: 5.670%
> Underdog winning in five games: 7.938%
> Underdog winning series: 16.308%
>
> So this talk about lengthing series, in order to ensure the top teams
> advance, has some merit.
>
> Finally, I'd like to say thanks to the many postees on the list. I have been
> a reader since last November, but this is my first post. I live in a place
> that provides little pro hockey coverage and absolutely none on college
> hockey. You've kept a displaced Maine fan very informed. Again, thanks.
>
> Patrick T. Berends
> Dept. of Ag. Economics
> Kansas State University
So what's the probability of KSU beating KU in basketball?
or should I ask what the probability of UTEP beating KU is?
charlie shub [log in to unmask] -or- (719) 593-3492
or even cdash@colospgs (BITNET) if the above address won't work
PhD in CS from KU in 1974 GO JAYHAWKS!!!!!!!
charlie shub [log in to unmask] -or- (719) 593-3492
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