👉 Receiver math, also known as the receiver function or the point spread, is a statistical measure used in sports analytics to quantify how much a team or player is expected to outperform a baseline expectation, often the home team or a reference team. It's calculated by comparing the actual outcome (win, loss, or specific score) to the expected outcome based on historical data, team strengths, and other factors. The receiver math formula typically involves the actual score difference and the expected score difference, providing a normalized measure that can be used across different sports and teams to evaluate performance relative to the norm. This metric helps analysts and bettors understand a team's relative strength and make more informed predictions or decisions.
