It’s as if the Bruins like 7-game series.
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Michael holds a BA in Biology with a minor in Philosophy. He likes to spend his free time hiking and defending science, though not usually at the same time. Contrary to popular (but not scientific) belief, the positive and appropriate perception of science is undermined by religion, alternative medicine, the U.S. education system, and most science journalists.
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I’ve often wondered at the frequency of 7-game series, especially in baseball, and wonder if the frequency matches the statistical expectation. Otherwise my cynical self would say, “Well, with seven games you get more fans paying more ticket prices, and you get more TV coverage and more ad money!” Has anyone ever done an analysis?