2015 Spartan Invite – Gonzalez Exchanges

Check out the potential exchanges according to the Gonzalez Ranking System. 

Round High Seed Low Seed Rating Rating Predicted Exchange Exchange if Upset
10:30 GVSU MSU 57.935 57.471 0.954 1.046
10:30 BGSU DePaul 37.188 36.346 0.916 1.084
11:45 CMU MSU 56.731 56.517 0.979 1.021
11:45 GVSU Kent 58.889 42.491 0.010 2.000
1:30 MSU Kent 55.539 42.481 0.010 2.000
1:30 GVSU BGSU 58.899 38.104 0.010 2.000
2:45 MSU DePaul 55.549 35.430 0.010 2.000
2:45 CMU BGSU 57.710 38.094 0.010 2.000
4:15 GVSU CMU 58.909 57.720 0.881 1.119
4:15 Kent DePaul 42.471 35.420 0.295 1.705
5:30 CMU Kent 56.838 42.766 0.010 2.000

Snippets on these matches, in terms of the Gonzalez system.

  • GVSU/MSU will be interesting. MSU at home is comparable to GVSU on the road.
  • BGSU/DePaul is notable for being of similar strength on neutral ground. A potential close match, for the first few points to be certain.
  • CMU/MSU are very close in rating. A technical upset by MSU in a previous round will cause them to be favored in this match over CMU.
  • GVSU/CMU also notable, while still remaining similar in ratings on neutral hardwood. GVSU’s has a minor edge here.
  • The first three matches of the event could very well enter into overtime, with opponents being so close in terms of strength. A rating exchange of 1.000 indicates that each opponent is equal in strength.
  • The rest of the matches mostly fall below the exchange threshold, which indicates a low chance of surprises in terms of upsets or any significant swings in ratings between those participants.

Author: Zigmister

DePaul Dodgeball #68 & NCDA Director of Officiating

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