Mathletics How Gamblers, Managers, and Fans Use Mathematics in Sports, Second Edition

Mathletics: How Gamblers, Managers, and Fans Use Mathematics in Sports, Second Edition

By Wayne L Winston, Scott Nestler, and Konstantinos Pelechrinis

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.

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Book Information

Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publish Date: 02/22/2022
Pages: 608
ISBN-13: 9780691177625
ISBN-10: 0691177627
Language: Eng

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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.

About the Authors

Wayne L. Winston is Professor Emeritus of Decision Sciences at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and is now Professor of Decision and Information Sciences at the Bauer College at the University of Houston. Dr. Winston has received more than 45 teaching awards and is a six-time recipient of the school-wide Learn More


Wayne L. Winston is the John and Esther Reese Professor of Decision Sciences at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. Scott Nestler is associate teaching professor at the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business.

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Wayne L. Winston is the John and Esther Reese Professor of Decision Sciences at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. Scott Nestler is associate teaching professor at the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business.

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