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[bcl412]

In a game where home field advantage wouldn't seem to mean that much in terms of crowd noise, like football and basketball where it can make a difference, it doesn't really surprise me that the Cubs turned the road record around.

 

Actually, baseball is a sport where home field advantage makes a noticeable difference in the game, stemming from the home team batting last. In football and basketball it's much more of a minimal difference.

So, for situations like the last Astro series, the games could've been played in Wrigley with the Astros batting last, and they'd have more of a home field advantage than the Cubs.

 

What's the difference between home and road winning percentages in those leagues?

 

The biggest difference in winning percentage is in the NBA, where I'm of the opinion that the officiating makes the majority of the difference.

 

All I was saying is that baseball is the only major sport where home field advantage actually makes a difference in the way the game is played.

 

That's why I added crowd effect instead of the rule but yeah the rules are set for the home team advantage. Also when it comes to crowd for football and basketball I always have college sports in mind. The crowd probably doesn't make as big a difference for pros because it is a lot harder for a professional player to become rattled.

[UMFan83]

In a game where home field advantage wouldn't seem to mean that much in terms of crowd noise, like football and basketball where it can make a difference, it doesn't really surprise me that the Cubs turned the road record around.

 

Actually, baseball is a sport where home field advantage makes a noticeable difference in the game, stemming from the home team batting last. In football and basketball it's much more of a minimal difference.

So, for situations like the last Astro series, the games could've been played in Wrigley with the Astros batting last, and they'd have more of a home field advantage than the Cubs.

 

What's the difference between home and road winning percentages in those leagues?

 

The biggest difference in winning percentage is in the NBA, where I'm of the opinion that the officiating makes the majority of the difference.

 

All I was saying is that baseball is the only major sport where home field advantage actually makes a difference in the way the game is played.

 

That's why I added crowd effect instead of the rule but yeah the rules are set for the home team advantage. Also when it comes to crowd for football and basketball I always have college sports in mind. The crowd probably doesn't make as big a difference for pros because it is a lot harder for a professional player to become rattled.

 

And because of cavernous arenas and fan apathy over an 82 game season, the crowds simply aren't as loud in the NBA.

 

 

 

 

(unless the Fan-o-meter is on)

[bcl412]

In a game where home field advantage wouldn't seem to mean that much in terms of crowd noise, like football and basketball where it can make a difference, it doesn't really surprise me that the Cubs turned the road record around.

 

Actually, baseball is a sport where home field advantage makes a noticeable difference in the game, stemming from the home team batting last. In football and basketball it's much more of a minimal difference.

So, for situations like the last Astro series, the games could've been played in Wrigley with the Astros batting last, and they'd have more of a home field advantage than the Cubs.

 

What's the difference between home and road winning percentages in those leagues?

 

The biggest difference in winning percentage is in the NBA, where I'm of the opinion that the officiating makes the majority of the difference.

 

All I was saying is that baseball is the only major sport where home field advantage actually makes a difference in the way the game is played.

 

That's why I added crowd effect instead of the rule but yeah the rules are set for the home team advantage. Also when it comes to crowd for football and basketball I always have college sports in mind. The crowd probably doesn't make as big a difference for pros because it is a lot harder for a professional player to become rattled.

 

And because of cavernous arenas and fan apathy over an 82 game season, the crowds simply aren't as loud in the NBA.

 

 

 

 

(unless the Fan-o-meter is on)

 

The only time you really see loud NBA crowds is in the playoffs. And those still don't compare to college.