Pythagorean Win Expectation
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Pythagorean win percentage
0.572463

Results

Pythagorean win percentage
0.572463
Expected wins per 162 games
92.739028
Expected wins per 82 games
46.941977

Sport statistics results

Pythagorean win percentage0.572463
Expected wins per 162 games92.739028
Expected wins per 82 games46.941977

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Pythagorean win percentage
0.572463
Expected wins per 162 games
92.739028
Expected wins per 82 games
46.941977

Formula breakdown

Formula

Win% = PF^x ÷ (PF^x + PA^x); Bill James' Pythagorean expectation, classic x = 2

= 0.57246313585202

Note

Simplified model: these are the standard published statistics computed from the numbers you enter. They ignore park factors, opponent strength, playing conditions and league adjustments, so results are indicative only and not an official rating.

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