#11892
Mentioned in 2 episodes
Scorecasting
The Hidden Influences Behind How Sports Are Played and Games Are Won
Book • 2012
Scorecasting explores the hidden forces that shape sports outcomes, challenging common beliefs such as home-field advantage, the myth of momentum, and the axiom that defense wins championships.
The authors use behavioral economics and statistical analysis to provide insights into these phenomena across various sports.
Their findings often contradict popular narratives, offering a fresh perspective on how sports are played and won.
The authors use behavioral economics and statistical analysis to provide insights into these phenomena across various sports.
Their findings often contradict popular narratives, offering a fresh perspective on how sports are played and won.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 2 episodes
Mentioned by 
Ted Seides
[REPLAY] Michael Mauboussin – Active Challenges, Rational Decisions and Team Dynamics (Capital Allocators, EP.36)
Mentioned by ![undefined]()
Ted Seides
Jon Wertheim
Jon Wertheim – Sports and… (Capital Allocators, EP. 102)
Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as an example of research on home field advantage in sports.
40. Have We All Lost Our Ability to Compromise?
Mentioned by
Ted Seides
REPLAY - Michael Mauboussin – Active Challenges, Rational Decisions and Team Dynamics (Capital Allocators, EP.36)
Mentioned by
Ted Seides
[REPLAY] Michael Mauboussin – Active Challenges, Rational Decisions and Team Dynamics (Capital Allocators, EP.36)
