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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 29/09/2026

Our MLB playoff predictions preview: theanalyst.com/articles/mlb...

Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 19/09/2026

All five AL West teams have a negative run differential this season: Astros (-54), Rangers (-33), Mariners (-55), Athletics (-216) and Angels (-80). The AL West could become the fourth division in MLB’s “divisional era” to have all teams finish with a negative run differential.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 17/09/2026

Go inside tonight's matchup: theanalyst.com/articles/thu...

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 17/09/2026

The NFL is coming off a Week 1 that matched the all-time high for scoring in the season-opening schedule.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 17/09/2026

The Bears' rushing attack was dominating in Week 1. How sustainable is it moving forward? Story: theanalyst.com/articles/nfl...

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 10/09/2026

Follow the MLB season with our advanced data leaderboards. theanalyst.com/mlb-stats-le...

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 08/09/2026

In a highly anticipated NFL season ahead, we've targeted three divisions that will shape the big picture. Story: theanalyst.com/articles/nfl...

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 07/09/2026

Follow the Opta NFL TRACR rankings, win-loss predictions and postseason projections throughout the season. theanalyst.com/competition/...

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 05/09/2026

Blake Corum is an example of a rising contributor from 2025 who is positioned to expand his role in 2026. Six breakout players: theanalyst.com/articles/nfl...

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 03/09/2026

The Opta TRACR (Team Rating Adjusted for Conference and Roster) by conference. We break down key Week 1 matchups: theanalyst.com/articles/col...

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 27/08/2026

Follow the MLB season with our advanced data leaderboards. theanalyst.com/mlb-stats-le...

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 19/08/2026

Even Harvey's Wallbangers would have been in awe of the Brewers Tuesday night.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 16/08/2026

Alex Kirshner's CFP bracket projection. The explainer: theanalyst.com/articles/202...

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 07/08/2026

Follow the MLB season with our advanced data leaderboards. theanalyst.com/mlb-stats-le...

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 01/08/2026

The Boston Red Sox just completed the best winning percentage (.840) over a full month in franchise history.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 30/07/2026

Baker Mayfield (2018 with Cleveland) is the most-recent quarterback drafted No. 1 overall who didn’t start the season’s first game. This year, Raiders top draft pick Fernando Mendoza seeks to be season-opening QB1 over Kirk Cousins. Five QB Battles: theanalyst.com/articles/nfl...

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 28/07/2026

There won't be a lack of offense with the Sixers this season, but do all of the pieces fit for a championship? We explore the roster. theanalyst.com/articles/leb...

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 25/07/2026

NFL camps will begin soon. See how the Opta supercomputer runs thousands of simulations and determines each team’s projected record and chances to make the playoffs, win its division and reach the Super Bowl. theanalyst.com/articles/202...

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 24/07/2026

As LeBron James gets set to join the Sixers on a two-year contract, we look at the franchise-by-franchise breakdown of the NBA's all-time leader in, among various records, games played (1,622) and points (43,440).

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 23/07/2026

Who the Opta supercomputer projections favor at the WNBA All-Star Game break. TRACR normalizes team performance and measures how many points per 100 possessions better or worse a team is than league average.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 21/07/2026

The Rams, behind QB Matthew Stafford, are the Opta supercomputer's Super Bowl favorite. Where's your team in the 2026 season simulation? Story: theanalyst.com/articles/202...

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 17/07/2026

Follow the MLB season with our advanced data leaderboards. theanalyst.com/mlb-stats-le...

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 15/07/2026

Who's going to win the Open Championship? We preview the year's final men's golf major: theanalyst.com/articles/the...

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 15/07/2026

Following the AL's 4-0 win over the NL, Cody Bellinger became the fourth Yankees’ player to earn an All-Star Game MVP award, joining Derek Jeter (2000), Mariano Rivera (2013) and Giancarlo Stanton (2022).

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 13/07/2026

As they seek a three-peat, the Dodgers have Opta's top World Series win percentage at the All-Star break. Full projections: theanalyst.com/mlb-predicti...

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 13/07/2026

There's a bumper crop of QBs this year, from Arch Manning (Texas) to Dante Moore (Oregon) to Trinidad Chambliss (Ole Miss) to Julian Sayin (Ohio State). But there are plenty of others. Here are seven QBs to pay particular attention to this year. Story: theanalyst.com/articles/col...

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 06/07/2026

The Dodgers, Brewers and Rays lead the way in our Opta playoff probabilities.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 30/06/2026

Beginning at 6 p.m. ET today, NBA free agents and teams can ne‌‌gotia‌t‌e contract terms and re‌a‌c‌h verb‌al agre‌ements. Given his scoring ability off the bench, Quentin Grimes is a free agent to watch. theanalyst.com/articles/fou...

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 30/06/2026

They're sharing the (home run) wealth in MLB.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 26/06/2026

Shohei Ohtani's career highlights continue to mount. We analyze where he stands in baseball history. theanalyst.com/articles/sho...

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 25/06/2026

Follow the MLB season with our advanced data leaderboards. theanalyst.com/mlb-stats-le...

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 24/06/2026

We're breaking down all of the NBA Draft first-round picks: theanalyst.com/articles/202...

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 24/06/2026

NBA Draft (Round 1, Pick 14 – Final of Lottery) Charlotte Hornets Hannes Steinbach, Washington, 6-10 Forward Led D-I in rebounding at 11.8 per game and tied with Duke’s Cameron Boozer and Kent State’s Delrecco Gillespie for the national high of 22 double-doubles.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 24/06/2026

NBA Draft (Round 1, Pick 13) Miami Heat (expected for the Milwaukee Bucks) Nate Ament, Tennessee, 6-10 Wing Got to the free throw line nine times per game during a 12-game SEC stretch in which he averaged 22 points on 44/38 shooting splits.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 24/06/2026

NBA Draft (Round 1, Pick 12) Oklahoma City Thunder: Aday Mara, Michigan, 7-3 Center Led the Big Ten and ranked fourth in D-I in FG% (66.8%) while averaging 12.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.6 blocks for the national champion Wolverines.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 24/06/2026

NBA Draft (Round 1, Pick 11) Golden State Warriors Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan 6-9 Power Forward Led D-I in WAR (10.50) and shot 48.1% on 3s over his final 16 games for the national champion Wolverines.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 24/06/2026

NBA Draft (Round 1, Pick 10) Milwaukee Bucks Brayden Burries, Arizona, 6-4 Shooting Guard Finished his freshman season 10th in D-I in WAR (7.86) and DRIP (8.0).

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 24/06/2026

NBA Draft (Round 1, Pick 9) Dallas Mavericks Morez Johnson Jr., Michigan, 6-9 Power Forward Particularly efficient shooter inside the arc (65.8%) who posted a double-double in the Wolverines’ national championship win against UConn.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 24/06/2026

NBA Draft (Round 1, Pick 8) Atlanta Hawks Kingston Flemings, Houston, 6-3 Point Guard Averaged 16.1 points and 5.2 assists while ranking 26th in D-I in WAR (6.73).

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 24/06/2026

NBA Draft (Round 1, Pick 7) Sacramento Kings: Darius Acuff Jr., Arkansas, 6-2 Point Guard The first-team All-American averaged 28.8 points and 6.7 assists over his final 13 games while shooting 47.6% on 3-pointers.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 24/06/2026

NBA Draft (Round 1, Pick 6) Brooklyn Nets Mikel Brown Jr., Louisville, 6-4 Point Guard Posted 45 points with 10 3s against NC State, but later missed the ACC and NCAA tournaments with a back injury.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 24/06/2026

NBA Draft (Round 1, Pick 5) Los Angeles Clippers Keaton Wagler, Illinois, 6-5 Guard Ranked fifth in D-I in WAR (8.83) as a freshman while leading Illinois to the Final Four.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 24/06/2026

NBA Draft (Round 1, Pick 4) Chicago Bulls Caleb Wilson, North Carolina, 6-9 Power Forward Averaged 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.4 blocks while ranking 17th in D-I DRIP (7.2).

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 24/06/2026

NBA Draft (Round 1, Pick 3) Memphis Grizzlies Cameron Boozer, Duke, 6-8 Power Forward Led Division I in DRIP (10.6) and won AP National Player of the Year on 59 of 61 votes.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 24/06/2026

Forever linked for being the top two 2026 NBA Draft picks, AJ Dybantsa (Washington Wizards) and Darryn Peterson (Utah Jazz) faced off collegiately this past season.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 24/06/2026

NBA Draft (Round 1, Pick 2) Utah Jazz Darryn Peterson, Kansas, 6-5 Guard Averaged 20.2 points with 43.8/38.2/82.6 shooting splits and posted a 6.4 DRIP in just 24 games.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 24/06/2026

NBA Draft (Round 1, Pick 1) Washington Wizards AJ Dybantsa, BYU, 6-9 Wing BYU’s first-ever No. 1 overall pick became the second Division I freshman since 1953 to average 25+ points on 50% shooting with eight free throw attempts per game (Kansas State’s Michael Beasley in 2007-08).

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 24/06/2026

At the NBA Draft, from left, Morez Johnson Jr., Aday Mara and Yaxel Lendeborg from national champion Michigan. The Washington Wizards will be selecting No. 1 overall for a record seventh time. The last time was with guard John Wall in 2010.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 23/06/2026

We've been hearing a lot about the top few picks going into the 2026 NBA Draft, but - perhaps surprise, surprise - Yaxel Lendeborg of national champion Michigan was our D-I leader in WAR last season.

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