We run the numbers so you don't have to
In The Playoffs is a sports analytics platform that calculates real-time playoff probabilities for the NHL, NBA, and MLB using Monte Carlo simulation. Every morning, our models run 25,000 simulated seasons to answer one question: who's actually going to make the playoffs?
Our Mission
Sports analytics has transformed how teams are built and how games are played — but most of that analysis stays locked behind paywalls or buried in academic papers. We built In The Playoffs to make rigorous, data-driven playoff probability accessible to every fan.
We don't predict who should win. We simulate what will likely happen based on current standings, remaining schedules, and historical performance patterns. The difference matters: our models respect the inherent randomness of sports while still surfacing meaningful signal from the noise.
Whether you're a casual fan checking if your team has a shot, a fantasy player weighing roster decisions, or a sports bettor looking for an edge, our daily-updated probabilities give you a clearer picture than the standings alone.
How It Works
Live Game Data
We pull real-time standings, schedules, and results from trusted sports data providers — the same sources used by major sports analytics platforms.
Monte Carlo Simulation
Each simulation run plays out the remaining season 25,000 times, sampling game outcomes based on team strength metrics and home/away splits.
Daily Updates
Models re-run every morning after overnight games are processed. Playoff odds reflect the latest results within hours of each game ending.
Backtested Accuracy
We validate our models against historical seasons to measure calibration — how well our 70% probability calls actually hit 70% of the time.
Sports Coverage
2025–26 Season
Full 32-team regular season simulation with divisional tiebreakers, wild card races, and Stanley Cup bracket odds updated daily.
2025–26 Season
30-team simulation including Play-In Tournament probabilities, conference seeding, and NBA Finals bracket odds.
2026 Season
162-game season simulation with Wild Card, division title, and World Series probability for all 30 teams.
Independent & Unbiased
In The Playoffs has no affiliation with any sports league, team, or sportsbook. Our probabilities are generated solely from statistical models and are not influenced by sponsorships or betting partnerships. We do not provide gambling advice.
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