[MicroBob]

ESPN reported that in matchups where a team had a chance to beat another team for a 3rd time (in the playoffs of course) the team that was 2-0 in the regular season went on to complete the sweep 10 out of 15 times.

I believe the idea that 'it's tough to beat a team 3x' is bandied about because it sounds good. Not because there is actually any truth to it.

I don't know why a team should be considered more likely to win just because they LOST to the other team in the previous 2 matchups but it does seem to be the prevailing wisdom.


I'm not arguing against your picks. I'm just debating this particular aspect of sports-lore.


Is there any reason why you didn't post these picks in the sports-betting forum?