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: Casual readers looking for a narrative-driven book like Freakonomics or those who prefer a purely conceptual overview without the underlying calculations. Availability and Pricing The second edition is available at several major retailers: Walmart : ~~~$15.78~~~ Princeton University Press : ~~~$26.95~~~ Barnes & Noble : ~~~$26.95~~~

: Sites like AbeBooks and ThriftBooks offer older editions for as low as ~~~$5.00 - $7.00~~~. Mathletics: How Gamblers, Managers, and Sports ...

: Explains why traditional stats like points and rebounds are insufficient for identifying top players and how data could have flagged corrupt officiating in the past. : Casual readers looking for a narrative-driven book

: Analyzes run vs. pass decisions on first down and critiques the fairness of NFL overtime systems. : Analyzes run vs

: The Second Edition (co-authored with Scott Nestler and Konstantinos Pelechrinis) addresses some older critiques by adding chapters on soccer, e-sports, golf, and volleyball . Who Is It For?

: Some users find the book overly technical , describing it as a mix between a statistics 101 course and an Excel tutorial. Approximately 25% of the book involves Excel spreadsheets, which can be a barrier for those without a strong mathematical or data background.