Mathematics of NFL Football Grid Pools

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johnph77 — Sat, 11 Sep 2004 17:24:39 GMT

KyngeRycharde -Ahhhhh - I see where you're coming from now. TY for clarification.For the half and later quarters, the 6 should be in play as well.gljohn

Reply #3

KyngeRycharde — Sat, 11 Sep 2004 15:14:34 GMT

The numbers are selected on the sheets my wife brings home after all the squares are filled too. However, if someone chose to place the numbers before you purchased squares, my guess is the best ones to buy would be any combination of 0, 3, 4 or 7. And if someone playing the game consistantly gets these kinds of squares, that might be an indication that the game is rigged.

Reply #2

johnph77 — Fri, 10 Sep 2004 18:07:35 GMT

The pools I've played have never had the numbers preprinted on them - they've been selected after the sheet is filled with bettor's names. And that leaves everything to chance.Here's another twist, though - some pools I've played have paid out varying amounts depending on which quarter it was - for instance, 10% for the 1st and 3rd quarters, 30% for the half and 50% for the final score.gljohn

Reply #1

KyngeRycharde — Fri, 10 Sep 2004 13:20:56 GMT

I noticed a couple of typos in the above message, for which I apologize. I think I need to schedule an eye appointment. So tough to get old!Here is the updated list.0 - 0 8.75% 3 - 7 3.42% 3 - 4 1.55%0 - 7 6.29% 4 - 7 3.37% 3 - 6 1.46%0 - 3 5.52% 3 - 3 3.28% 1 - 4 1.41%7 - 7 5.01% 4 - 4 1.73% 1 - 3 1.00%0 - 4 3.46% 0 - 6 1.60% 1 - 7 1.00

Mathematics of NFL Football Grid Pools

KyngeRycharde — Tue, 07 Sep 2004 20:01:34 GMT

My wife plays these all the time at work, and I am sure most of you know what I am talking about, but just in case, here is a brief explanation.They consist of a 10 X 10 grid and you buy a square. After all the squares are filled, the numbers 0-9 are added in a random sequence (we hope!) to the columns and rows, along with the names of both teams.We'll say that the Patriots (listed on the side) are playing the Vikings (listed at the top). Your square says Patriots 3, Vikings 0. This means you wo... [ More ]