Frequently asked questions

How PythiaBasketball works, what the numbers mean, and how to read them.

What is PythiaBasketball?

A basketball analytics platform for the NBA and the main European competitions (EuroLeague, EuroCup, the Basketball Champions League and the top domestic leagues). Our model, Pythia, turns team strength, form and schedule into probabilities for the winner, the spread and the total.

Are the predictions guaranteed?

No. Every output is a probability, never a certainty. A 60% chance means the other outcome happens four times in ten.

Is this financial advice?

No. PythiaBasketball provides statistical analysis and predictions for information and entertainment. We do not accept, place or facilitate bets.

What is a spread or a total?

A spread (handicap) gives one team a head start: Olympiacos -4.5 means Olympiacos must win by 5 or more. A total is the combined points of both teams: over 162.5 needs 163 or more. Our probabilities are always for a specific line.

Does overtime count?

Yes. Spreads, totals and moneylines are graded on the final score including overtime. See Grading rules.

What happens when a game is postponed?

If it is not completed within 24 hours of the scheduled tip-off, the pick is void and shown as void in the record. Pushes on integer lines are void too.

How do you measure accuracy?

Every pick is frozen with its line and price before tip-off and graded afterwards: hit rate with its expectation, units at the shown price, and closing-line value. See Validation.

Is it free?

Yes: the analytics, game, league and team pages and the Best Picks are free. Pro unlocks the full board, every market and the slicers.

Who is this for?

Basketball fans, analysts and anyone who enjoys data-driven insight into games. 18+.

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