Close Games by Decade

Close Games Since 1962

# of Games Played since 1962: 770
# of Close Games: 226
Close Wins: 115
Close Losses: 106
Ties Games: 5
Win Percentage in Close Games: 51%

A close game is defined as a final point spread of 8 points or less.

1960's

In 86 game's 28 were decided by 1 score.
Close Wins: 21
Close Losses: 7
Tie Games: 0
75% Win Percentage in Close Games

1970's

In 122 game's 33 were decided by 1 score.
Close Wins: 18
Close Losses: 11
Tie Games: 4
55% Win Percentage in Close Games

1980's

In 123 game's 25 were decided by 1 score.
Close Wins: 12
Close Losses: 13
Tie Games: 0
48% Win Percentage in Close Games

1990's

In 125 game's 21 were decided by 1 score.
Close Wins: 15
Close Losses: 5
Tie Games: 1
71% Win Percentage in Close Games

2000's

In 128 game's 34 were decided by 1 score.
Close Wins: 17
Close Losses: 17
Tie Games: 0
50% Win Percentage in Close Games

2010's

In 129 game's 52 were decided by 1 score.
Close Wins: 25
Close Losses: 27
Tie Games: 0
48% Win Percentage in Close Games

2020's

In 57 game's 33 were decided by 1 score.
Close Wins: 7
Close Losses: 26
Tie Games: 0
21% Win Percentage in Close Games