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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 is built around pace-adjusted efficiency: offensive and defensive ratings per 100 possessions capture team quality better than raw points. Beyond that, back-to-back fatigue is the NBA's most underpriced factor — teams on the second night of a back-to-back win roughly 8 percentage points less often than expected. The model also accounts for rest-day asymmetry, travel distance and direction, net rating trends over the last 10 games, and starting lineup changes from injury reports. During the playoffs, seeding and home-court advantage receive extra weight because crowd effects are amplified in elimination settings. Probabilities are updated when lineups are confirmed (usually 90 minutes before tip-off).

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The Season is Around the Corner

82 games. Hundreds of variables. We break down what matters: rest days, efficiency, injuries.

Back-to-back fatigue analysis for every game
Offensive and defensive efficiency matchups

Key Factors in NBA Analysis

What our model considers for predictions

Offensive & Defensive Efficiency

Points per 100 possessions, pace, and net rating measuring team performance

Rest Days & Schedule

Teams on back-to-backs face significant disadvantages

Injury Impact

Key player availability impacts win probability

Home Field Advantage

Playing at home provides a measurable advantage

Head-to-Head History

Historical matchup results between teams