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NFL Scores and Betting Trends
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About
This dataset provides historic National Football League (NFL) game results and betting information. It includes detailed scores and descriptive game information for NFL matches dating back to 1966, with betting odds available from 1979. The collection combines data from various public sources, including official league sites and sports statistics archives, making it a valuable resource for sports analytics and historical research into American football.
Columns
- team_name: The full name of the NFL team.
- team_name_short: A shorter version of the team's name.
- team_id: A unique identifier for the team.
- team_id_pfr: The team identifier used on Profootball-reference.com.
- team_conference: The current conference (e.g., NFC, AFC) the team belongs to.
- team_division: The current division (e.g., NFC East) the team belongs to.
- team_conference_pre2002: The team's conference before the 2002 league re-alignment.
- team_division_pre2002: The team's division before the 2002 league re-alignment.
Distribution
The data is primarily distributed in CSV format. The
nfl_teams.csv file, for example, is approximately 2.75 kB and contains 8 distinct columns. The dataset focuses on National Football League game results and associated betting odds. Specific numbers for total rows or records across the entire dataset are not explicitly detailed, but it covers games since 1966 and betting data since 1979.Usage
This dataset is ideal for a range of applications, including:
- Developing predictive models to forecast NFL game outcomes.
- Identifying and testing successful betting strategies.
- Conducting historical analysis of team performance and league trends.
- Researching the evolution of NFL conferences and divisions.
- Building data visualisations to explore game statistics and betting lines.
Coverage
The dataset's scope covers National Football League games. The time range for game results extends since 1966, while betting odds information is available from 1979 onwards. Geographic coverage is primarily focused on the United States, given the nature of the NFL. There are no specific notes on demographic availability as the data pertains to sports events and teams, not individual demographics.
License
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for a diverse audience, including:
- Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers: For building and refining predictive models for sports outcomes.
- Sports Analysts: For in-depth historical analysis of NFL teams, games, and league structures.
- Sports Bettors and Enthusiasts: For developing informed betting strategies and gaining insights into historical odds.
- Researchers: For academic studies on sports economics, team performance, or statistical modelling in sports.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- NFL Historical Data & Betting Odds
- National Football League Game Archive
- NFL Scores and Betting Trends
- Historic American Football Statistics
- NFL Game Outcomes and Odds
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