BK.... are we trying to draw valid statistical inferences here ?? If so, then sample size is the only relavent question. But I don't think that's the point of this exercise, is it ? That's what I figured you were trying to do by posting some stats in defense of tonight's lineup. Do you really think that the data from the first two weeks of the season has more predicitve value for tonight's game than the last 2 weeks ? Or maybe the combined 4 weeks has better predictive value bcause it's a larger sample size ?? The only conlcusion I drew was that tonight's lineup "looks quite reasonable". The data I presented demonstrates this. I'm really not sure why you seem to be confused. You're using logic. People don't like it when you use logic to support your opinion.