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Favorites vs underdogs

4 min read

The stat

A favorite is priced as more likely — not unbeatable.

60%Favorite wins

40%Underdog wins

In 10 games like this one: about 6 favorite wins, about 4 underdog wins. Both are normal.

What it means

A favorite is the side people (or a market) treat as more likely to win. An underdog is the other side.

Why it matters

More likely is not the same as certain. A 70% favorite is still expected to lose about 3 times in 10 in the long run.

Watch out

Picking who you like is fine as a fan. Calling that a lock because the record looks nicer is a different, weaker habit.

Example

A 12–2 team can still lose to a 7–7 team. Records are one clue, not a law.

Try it

If a team is a 60% favorite, about how often should they lose if that number is fair?

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