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NBA Analysis

Data-driven win probability analysis for every NBA game. See which factors impact outcomes and understand the reasoning behind the numbers.

The NBA model scores nine factors for every game: Elo rating, each team's home and road record this season, points scored and allowed per game, turnover differential, recent form, head-to-head history, rest (including back-to-backs), and injuries weighted by position. There is no weather factor because every game is indoors. Every game is re-scored each morning, then every 15 minutes in the three hours before tip-off as injury reports change. The methodology page explains the full method.

Key Factors in NBA Analysis

What our model considers for predictions

Offensive & Defensive Efficiency

Points scored and allowed per game

Rest Days & Schedule

Days of rest for each team, including back-to-backs

Injury Impact

Injured players weighted by position and injury status

Home Field Advantage

Each team's home and road record this season

Head-to-Head History

Historical matchup results between teams