Will the 11th-place Pistons still make the playoffs?
What are the Detroit Pistons' playoff chances after an awful 0-4 skid over the past week? And can they still compete with the East's top teams? Here are the latest BPI projections.
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Which teams helped their NCAA tourney position in nonconference play?
Florida State looked like a bubble team in the preseason, but after a 12-1 start, BPI says the Seminoles should be safely in the field. Which other teams improved their NCAA tourney status?
Numbers reveal Premier League's overachievers, underachievers
With the Premier League season nearing the midway point, an analytics based deep-dive into the clubs who are playing above and below expected form.
Player rankings: Wall, Beal and more
We rank the top 10 NBA players from the week and the season so far, led by maybe the best collective performance from Wizards teammates John Wall and Bradley Beal.
Kyrie Irving is still good, but not keeping pace with NBA's elite guards
Kyrie Irving burst onto the NBA scene at age 19 and put up unthinkable numbers for a player his age. Irving remains a high-quality player, but at age 24, he's plateaued compared to other guards.
Do projected superteams deliver super results?
With their active winters, two teams might push the Cubs as baseball's best in 2017. Does being great on paper mean anything once the games begin?
Playoff odds: Can Lions, Packers both make it?
Football Outsiders updates the postseason odds for every team still in the hunt for a playoff berth.
Sizing up the race for the NFL's QBR crown
Two weeks remain in the regular season, and Matt Ryan, Dak Prescott and Tom Brady are running neck and neck (and neck) for the NFL's QBR title. We break down the race to the finish.
Updated NFL OTD leaderboard for Week 16
Our opportunity-adjusted touchdowns rankings tell you not only who's scoring, but who's getting the opportunities to score. Here we reveal our updated OTD table heading into Week 16.
Updated Total QBR rankings entering Week 16 of the NFL season
With a strong performance against the 49ers, the Falcons' Matt Ryan vaulted Dak Prescott and Tom Brady to take the lead in ESPN's Adjusted QBR rankings with just two weeks to play.
Louisville's next four games will define its season
Louisville's next four opponents -- Kentucky, Virginia, Indiana, Notre Dame -- will tell Rick Pitino a lot about how good his team is. How does BPI think the Cardinals will fare?
Inside the life of an NHL analytics expert
What is it like to work in the analytics department of an NHL team? We asked former Devils analyst Sai Okabayashi for an inside look.
Duke stays No. 1 in BPI, but UCLA's offense makes its mark
Duke remains No. 1 in BPI, but UCLA has staked claim to the most powerful offense going forward. Check out the rankings and this week's key games.
Best and worst QBs of Week 15: Matt Ryan leads the way
Matt Ryan shredded the 49ers in the first quarter, leading to the top QBR of Week 15 so far. Check out the top and the bottom.
How to bet all 41 CFB bowl games
If you're looking to bet on any college football bowls, this is the file for you. Our experts provide wagering advice on all 41 bowls from Dec. 17 to Jan 2.
Brady, Patriots nearing an uncomfortable crossroads
Tom Brady has arguably been the NFL's best player at 39, but analytics say the probability of that performance carrying into his 40s are slim. The Patriots will have to confront that reality.
FPI predicts which conference will win bowl season
ESPN's Football Power Index sees a big bowl season for the American Athletic Conference, despite a high turnover of coaches such as Major Applewhite taking over at Houston.
Will the Lakers lose their draft pick?
Will the Lakers keep a top-three pick in the 2017 draft or give up a valuable first-rounder to the Sixers? What are the odds Philly gets two top-10 picks? Here are the latest BPI projections.
Giant Killers: Notre Dame has evolved into a safer Giant
This Notre Dame has a much different look than past teams. The Irish spread around the scoring, turn it over less and grab offensive rebounds, which makes them less vulnerable to upsets.
Updated NFL OTD leaderboard for Week 15
Our opportunity-adjusted touchdowns rankings tell you not only who's scoring, but who's getting the opportunities to score. Here we reveal our updated OTD table heading into Week 15.
Wait a minute -- did the Nats really get robbed? Maybe not
When the Nationals traded three prospects to the White Sox for Adam Eaton, they got ripped for it. But history shows the move will likely pay off.
Goaltenders who thrive on short rest
Some goalies need the net every night, while others perform their best when they get some time off. Which current goalies perform best on short rest, and which need more days off?
Best and worst QBs of Week 14: a low point for QB play
It has been a rough week for quarterbacks so far: Week 14 is on pace to have the lowest Total QBR since Stats & Info began tracking in 2006.
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Atlanta Falcons are the new No. 2 team in FPI
There was a lot of movement in the top half of FPI as we enter Week 15, highlighted by the Atlanta Falcons jumping three spots to No. 2.
Updated Total QBR rankings entering Week 15 of the NFL season
Jameis Winston moved into the top 10 of ESPN's Adjusted QBR rankings for the first time, while Tom Brady and Dak Prescott continued their season-long flip-flop at the top of the charts.
How AAU metrics predicted success of Texas A&M's Robert Williams
Texas A&M's Robert Williams has attracted the attention of NBA scouts in the early stages of his freshman season. The evidence that he could climb draft boards was there before his college debut.
FPI breaks down bowl season
Who does FPI have as the biggest favorite out of the 40 bowls this season? Check out its projections for every bowl game.
Is Chris Paul the NBA's best PG again?
Westbrook has the triple-doubles and Harden could lead the NBA in points and assists, but is Chris Paul playing like the best point guard in the league? How's he doing it at age 31?
Who won the most at the winter meetings?
The White Sox set up a winning future with their moves in D.C. The Nationals? Not so much. Who else gained long-term value, and who gave up the most to win now?
How FPI projects the College Football Playoff will play out
Now that we finally know the four teams playing in the College Football Playoff, we turn our attention to an even more important question: Who will win it all?
Giant Killers: Identifying this season's early sleepers
It's never too early to think about upsets in the NCAA tournament. As such, we've selected a handful of likely double-digit-seeded teams to keep an eye on as conference play looms.
Live NFL playoff probability updates for Week 14
Follow along throughout the day for a look at NFL teams' chances of making the playoffs, based on in-game win probability and FPI.
Are these large reliever contracts worth it? It's complicated
Teams are giving up significant resources to acquire late-inning relievers this offseason. History suggests these might not be wise moves.
Will Raptors steal No. 1 seed from Cavs?
How likely is it that the Raptors will take the top spot in the East? How much would that help them in the playoffs? Here's how ESPN's Basketball Power Index projects the race.
Solutions for MSU, Syracuse, Oregon? Look to the numbers
Some teams who started the season with high hopes have fallen flat. But what, exactly, has gone wrong? A look at the analytics reveals some interesting answers.
Future employers beware: Ryan Fitzpatrick has been historically bad in 2016
Ryan Fitzpatrick was benched (again) in the Jets' loss to the Colts on Monday night, and his 2016 numbers show a player that bears little resemblance to the effective veteran of 2015.
Player rankings: Superstar Giannis, KD and more
We rank the top 10 NBA players from the week and the season so far, led by the stellar (and consistent) Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant's career-best efficiency.
UConn still must climb big mountain to make NCAA case
UConn got off the early-season mat with a quality win over Syracuse at Madison Square Garden Monday night. But strength-of-record metrics are still likely to leave them wanting for an NCAA bid.
A stats-based guide to the College Football Playoff
The College Football Playoff field is set. Can anyone beat Alabama? Here is a look at every team's chance to win the playoff.
Jameis Winston now a comfortable pocket passer
The Buccaneers have won four in a row and one reason is that Jameis Winston's Total QBR no longer resembles that of Brian Hoyer and Blaine Gabbert.
Is Raptors' offense historic like the Warriors'?
Does the Warriors' all-time offense have serious competition in Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan and the Raptors? Kevin Pelton looks at how Toronto is scoring so well.
Westbrook's place in 30-40 club offers more evidence of his dominance
Russell Westbrook is averaging a triple-double, but even that doesn't encapsulate his dominance. Westbrook is on pace to pull off something for the fourth time that Jordan and Magic never did.
Brees' metrics show player exhibiting no signs of slowing down
Despite his advancing age, Drew Brees' efficiency has been characteristically strong. Brees is having one of the top QBR seasons for a player age 37 or older since 2006.
Why Dak Prescott is the NFL's MVP
A stat measuring total QB impact shows Dak Prescott is not only the most valuable this year but also one of the most valuable of the past 10 years.
How analytics will alter Panthers' playing style
With Gerard Gallant out and Tom Rowe in behind the Panthers' bench, how will the team's emphasis on analytics manifest itself on the ice?
What a four-team playoff would look like in the NFL
If the NFL could only pick four teams to make the playoffs, a look at who would be in the top four using different metrics.
The NHL's most unsustainable trends
With a quarter of a season in the books, which trends around the league are least likely to continue? Here are nine early-season performances that raise red flags.
Warriors the best offense ever?
With Kevin Durant, Steph Curry and two more All-Stars, will Golden State top the Steve Nash Suns and the best offenses in history? Kevin Pelton looks at how high the Warriors can go.
Nebraska's perfect start and the role of analytics
Nebraska is one of a small group of remaining undefeated teams in CFB. It's also the only D-I school with a wide-ranging sports analytics department. Connection? Maybe not ... but maybe.
