The site predicts game outcomes and rates teams using a logistic regression model based on team efficiency statistics.
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During UC's current streak of 6 consecutive seasons in the NCAA Tournament, the Bearcats have held a Top 25 defense every season, according to Ken Pomeroy's defensive efficiency statistic.
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The NBA also posts to the statistics section of its Web site a simple composite efficiency statistic, denoted EFF and derived by the formula, ( ( Points + Rebounds + Assists + Steals + Blocks ) & minus; ( ( Field Goals Attempted & minus; Field Goals Made ) + ( Free Throws Attempted & minus; Free Throws Made ) + Turnovers ) ).