Insights & Guides

THE ANALYTICS PLAYBOOK

Plain-English explainers on how player-performance analytics actually work — the metrics we compute, why we compute them, and how to read them. No hype, no promises, just methodology.

Methodology

Reading Recent Form: Why the Last 12 Games Matter

Season averages hide as much as they reveal. Here's how a rolling 12-game window exposes the trends that actually describe a player's current level.

8 min read

Metrics

Consistency and the Coefficient of Variation

Two players can average the same number and be nothing alike. The coefficient of variation is the simplest way to tell a metronome from a coin flip.

7 min read

Methodology

How Matchup Context Shapes Player Output

No player performs in a vacuum. Opponent strength, pace, home or away, and role all bend a projection before the game even starts.

8 min read

Metrics

What a 0–100 Form Score Actually Measures

A single number can't capture a player — but a well-built composite can point you to who's worth a closer look. Here's what goes into ours.

7 min read

Methodology

Head-to-Head History: Signal vs Noise

'He always plays well against this team' is one of sport's most repeated claims — and one of the easiest to get wrong. Here's how we separate the signal.

6 min read

Methodology

Injury Filters and Why Availability Is the First Question

The best projection in the world is worthless if the player doesn't take the field. Availability is step one, not an afterthought.

6 min read