3rd Down Contrarian
This prediction tool is based on some original research by Nathan using
the TMW down by down stats. Combining a contrarian view of 3rd down success rates with the DC or DC/TO has looked strong.
For the full research article see: Outside Rushing: a key to success?
53% -- 3rd Down + DC + DC/TO agree
| 61% -- 3rd Down + DC agree, DC/TO disagrees |
| 59% -- 3rd Down + DC/TO agree, DC disagrees |
48% -- 3rd Down disagrees with both DC + DC/TO
* 3rd Down diff 6%+
NFL Week 18 , 2008
| Matchup |
Line (home) |
Away 3rd% |
Home 3rd% |
DC Pick |
DC Diff |
DC/TO Pick |
DC/TO Diff |
3rd Down Pick |
Diff |
| Baltimore at Miami |
+3 |
+8% |
-3% |
BAL |
2.0 |
BAL |
6.0 |
Miami |
11% |
| Atlanta at Arizona |
+2.5 |
+6% |
-3% |
ARI |
1.5 |
ATL |
0.5 |
Arizona |
9% |
| Indianapolis at San Diego |
+1.5 |
+2% |
+5% |
SD |
0.5 |
SD |
5.5 |
Indianapolis |
3% |
| Philadelphia at Minnesota |
+3 |
+9% |
+8% |
MIN |
2.0 |
MIN |
6.0 |
Minnesota |
1% |
Season to Date Record:
27-31
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