Hey! I'm working on a stats project about sports and I was wondering, what's the most common final score in a college basketball game? This might seem random but I thought it'd be an interesting angle for my assignment. Thanks in advance!
From examining data on past games, it's clear that the most common final scores vary significantly. However, a research study conducted on college basketball scores indicated that a final score in the 70-65 range is among the most common. Essentially, this predicts two teams, each averaging about one point every two possessions (with approximately 35 possessions each game). However, it should be noted that scores can fluctuate due to many factors such as the teams' offensive and defensive strategies, player skill level, and game conditions.
As the pace of the game or style of play can drastically affect the final score, this isn't a concrete rule, but a general trend. For your stats project, it may be more meaningful to carve out a specific angle such as examining how the average scoring trends evolve over years or how they differ between conferences. These angles could provide a deeper understanding of the intricacies of college basketball.
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