University of Toronto statistician Jeffrey Rosenthal is giving the Toronto Raptors’ statistical edge to win the NBA Finals.
Rosenthal, a professor in the department of statistical sciences and , discussed his mathematical model with the Canadian Press.
The model is based on the regular season performances of the Raptors and their opponents, the Golden State Warriors. “I only spent a couple hours creating it, I’m not spending days behind a computer,” he said.
Due to the Raptors’ home court advantage, Rosenthal gave the team a 51 per cent chance of winning the series – and a 54 per cent chance of winning Game 1 on Thursday.
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