Last week's NFL wild card round produced some thrilling games, with the Buccaneers and Packers upsetting the Eagles and Cowboys, the Bills, Chiefs, and Texans winning blowout games, and the Lions' defense just barely holding on for their one-point win. In the AFC, the top four seeds remain, while in the NFC, the 7-seed Packers are looking to continue their hot streak against the 1-seeded 49ers. Our club members predict the upcoming divisional round below. Houston Texans (4) @ Baltimore Ravens (1) By Atul Venkatesh '27 It’s September 10th. The Ravens, a middle-of-the-pack playoff hopeful, took ..read more

By Atul Venkatesh '27 22 weeks. 284 games. The NFL season has brought us everything, from incredible individual performances to walk-off wins. After five months of hard-fought football, it comes down to the final four quarters. 60 minutes. Legends will undoubtedly be made. Dreams will certainly be fulfilled. And hearts will certainly be broken. After nearly two full weeks of anticipation, the big game is happening this Sunday. Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers. 6:30 PM. How did they get here? The Chiefs are teaching the rest of the world why playoffs are truly a different ballgame. Th ..read more

With the NBA playoffs in full swing, four Dartmouth Sports Analytics club members broke down some matchups that they would love to see as the Association goes on to crown its champion this June.  Brooklyn Nets vs. Golden State Warriors  Mac Hadden ’25 A Warriors squad reminiscent of the pre-Durant era against an Irving- and Durant-led Nets squad would be a series featuring an incredible concentration of star power. Both in their early 30s, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving each have something to prove before the primes of their careers are fully behind them. What better way for Durant to ..read more

This year's NFL featured some incredible performances from teams that weren't expected to be great, or even very good, coming into the season. These teams were all led by incredible coaches, who, through their leadership and adaptability, were able to outperform expectations and guide their players to the playoffs with a chance for a deep run. The race for the Coach of the Year award appears tighter this season than in previous ones. Who will win? Some of our club members make the (analytical) case for some of the top candidates below. Dan Campbell By Dario Arazi '24 There is perhaps no team i ..read more

Another thrilling round of playoff games has narrowed the NFL playoff field to four final teams remaining. In the AFC, the Chiefs are heading into Baltimore to face the Ravens, while in the NFC, the Lions are taking a trip out West to face the 49ers. Our club members provide insight into the Chiefs-Ravens matchup and predict who will make it to the Super Bowl. The NFL’s conference championship week kicks off with a bang as the three-seeded Chiefs head into Baltimore to take on the one-seeded Ravens. If last week’s Sunday Night Football matchup was any indication, this game will have no shortag ..read more

If the NFL were scripted, the writers couldn’t have come up with a better lineup to open up the 2024 playoffs this weekend. Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff facing off against their former teams in Detroit. Tyreek Hill returning to Arrowhead for the first time since leaving the Chiefs. Mike McCarthy facing off against a team he coached for over ten years, who themselves will see if Jordan Love is next in line in the succession of great Packers quarterbacks. In this article, our club members look past the storylines to predict the outcome of each Wild Card game below. Pittsburgh Steelers (7) at ..read more

About one-quarter of the way into the 2021-22 NBA season, here's how some members of the Dartmouth Sports Analytics club see the divisional races shaking out. Southwest Paul Hudson '23 Standings Prediction:  Dallas Mavericks New Orleans Pelicans Memphis Grizzlies San Antonio Spurs Houston Rockets The top team in the Southwest Division is the Dallas Mavericks, led by 2021 First Team All-NBA selection Luka Doncic. Luka’s ability to create in the pick-and-roll and from the post rank among the best in the NBA. Dallas looks to improve upon last season with a similar squad and make a second-r ..read more