What factors matter most when predicting success at shooting threes in the NBA? The Harvard Sports Analysis Collective demonstrates that to evaluate shooting talent, free throws are essential.
How unlikely is the Minnesota Twins' playoff losing streak? The Harvard Sports Analysis Collective uses win probabilities to show that the odds are only .002% - or about 1 in 54,000.
by Danny Blumenthal AP / Designed by Mario Paulis Editor’s Note: HSAC is excited to partner with Sportico, a leading sports business publication. You can read this article, as well as more outstanding...
by Danny Blumenthal Embed from Getty Images After going over some fantasy football sleepers and busts at quarterback, tight end, and running back, it’s time to transition to the wide receivers. Last year, Michael...
by Danny Blumenthal While tight ends tend to be overshadowed compared to other positions, there are still players who could come out of nowhere and put together outstanding seasons. Here are HSAC’s sleepers and busts at the...
by Danny Blumenthal Running backs are the backbone of a fantasy football team. It’s critical to choose a few workhorse running backs who can consistently get carries, and complement them with players who can rip off some big...
by Danny Blumenthal Fantasy football is a game of unexpected results. Sometimes, waiver wire pick-ups emerge as superstars, and sometimes, players who are projected to excel struggle mightily. For example, Lamar Jackson, last...
Using advanced Statcast metrics, HSAC has assembled an All-Star team of Major League Baseball's top five-tool players. The team is led by Dodgers' stars Cody Bellinger and Mookie Betts, but also features more unheralded players...
by Diego Martinez Editor’s Note: HSAC is excited to partner with Sportico, a new publication from Penske Media Corporation. You can read a summary of this article, as well as outstanding coverage of sports business and...
By Ella Papanek, Reid Piercy, Charles Hua, Lev Cohen, and Danny Blumenthal The NFL Draft is almost here, so it’s time for our bold predictions for Thursday night. Check out which players HSAC thinks will rise up in the...