trentmoney said:i know what you're saying, but some people don't know how to use statistical analysis...
for instance, you could look at nfl teams who avg more rush yds than opponents and think it might give you an edge, but after research and due dilligence, let's say you find it only beats the spread 52%... but maybe someone w/ a better eye for stat anal will take those teams that outrush and outperform in ypc, or outrush by a certain amt, or outrush and outdefend, etc... and find a model where teams that fit this criteria hit 62%!!!
I think a problem a lot of people have with statistical analysis is that they only factor in one team at a time. There are two teams playing and the other team can skew the strengths of the team being analyzed.
For example, if you take the ypc stat and don't factor in the opponent who may have an excellent run defense your stats are going to fall short.

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