NBA money line

[roasthawg]

Anyone know the formula used to convert spreads to money lines in the NBA? I know there is a calculator on this site but I'm looking for some kind of a formula to plug into excel...thanks.

[LT Profits]

Not that simple as Total is also a factor.

[roasthawg]

Yeah, after researching a bit I saw there isn't really a nice and easy formula to slip in and convert the lines. Seems strange to me, in the NBA I would think every point is valued roughly the same...guess not.

[durito]

This thread may be helpful (and perhaps should be archived in the think tank)

http://forum.sbrforum.com/nba-basketball-handicapping/18920-jay-edgar-true-money-lines-based-last-9-years-nba-play.html

[NEP Dynasty]

What happened to Jay Edgar?

He was very good.

[LT Profits]

Jay got tired of the juveniles that were infiltrating this site at the time.

[LT Profits]

Jay's post is the best I have seen on the subject, but even he ignored game totals. Still, close enough for government work.

Thanks Durito.

[smitch124]

Jay got tired of the juveniles that were infiltrating this site at the time.

Well I'm glad some of you hang around in spite of it all

[LT Profits]

Well I'm glad some of you hang around in spite of it all

You're not addressing me personally, are you?

[smitch124]

I'm thanking you for hanging around despite it all!!

[chemist]

Not that simple as Total is also a factor.

You can get a reasonable estimate without using the total.

[LT Profits]

I'm thanking you for hanging around despite it all!!

Ah, ok,

chemist,

Yes and Jay did just that. Total would give you CLOSER estimate, but that's fine.