NBA Scoring?? $$ 1st/2nd Half

**VLR100** · 11-18-12, 08:27 PM

You can't really infer much from a sample of that size. Might just be random variation. Have you got data for pre 2008-2009 seasons?

**Justin7** · 11-18-12, 09:21 PM

What percent of games went into OT each year?

Another thing to look at is the average age of active players on a team.

**brewers7** · 11-19-12, 02:55 AM

I think this is random...I have lines and score-by-quarters and a lot more bacl to the 1981-82 season and I don't think it would take me too long to run these numbers, but I am not sure I need to as I really believe this is random and I also believe Justin7 could have the reason and it could be as simple as one season having a lot more OT games than other seasons...

**Sawyer** · 11-19-12, 02:36 PM

This is related with team tactic/strategy. Coaches changes, Player changes..One team may be a run+n+gun team one season but they can become a more defensive team after 1-2 years. Some teams score more points in 1st half. These stats will change every year.

**339955** · 11-21-12, 11:46 AM

well, for what its worth when i look at points scored per quarter of half in NFL or NCAAF the points are remarkably consistent and those sports also have OT.

**339955** · 11-21-12, 02:05 PM

justin dont think your OT suggestion is right answer. here are games that went to OT for diff years, 61, 72, 72, 79, 68

**mathdotcom** · 11-21-12, 04:00 PM

Originally posted by Justin7

What percent of games went into OT each year?

Another thing to look at is the average age of active players on a team.

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**339955** · 11-21-12, 04:40 PM

matdotcom do you have experience modeling and betting NBA 2nd half totals? do you have any ideas on what to look at when modeling this? thanks

**mathdotcom** · 11-21-12, 04:54 PM

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