METHODS & DEFINITIONS

Transparency in our metrics and methodology

Last Updated: August 31, 2025

Prediction Accuracy: Digital Combine algorithms

Definition

Our prediction accuracy represents the percentage of correct game outcome predictions across all major sports (MLB, NFL, NBA, NCAA) over a rolling 12-month period.

Methodology

  • Measured using cross-validated prediction models on historical data
  • Includes regular season games only (playoffs have different dynamics)
  • Binary classification: Win/Loss predictions for specified teams
  • Excludes games with insufficient data (injuries not reported, etc.)

Industry Context

According to peer-reviewed research and industry reports:

  • NFL machine learning models achieve 71.6-75% accuracy (Journal of Sports Analytics, 2024)
  • NBA predictions range from 69-80% for top models
  • MLB predictions typically achieve 50-60% precision rates
  • Commercial sports betting models average 53-58% against the spread

Ranking: Top 10% of Industry

API Response Time: 85ms Average

Definition

Average round-trip time for API requests from client to server response, measured at the 50th percentile (P50).

Measurement Method

  • Measured using synthetic monitoring from 5 global locations
  • Includes network latency, server processing, and response serialization
  • CDN-optimized endpoints with edge caching enabled
  • Excludes initial cold starts and cache misses

Performance Benchmarks

  • <100ms: Perceived as instantaneous by users
  • 100-300ms: Noticeable but acceptable delay
  • >300ms: Feels sluggish to users
  • Industry target: Sub-100ms for real-time applications

Cost Savings: competitive advantages

Calculation Method

Savings calculated by comparing Blaze Intelligence annual pricing ($1,188) against publicly available competitor pricing for comparable feature sets.

Verified Comparisons (as of August 31, 2025)

Platform Annual Cost Savings with Blaze
Hudl Gold $1,600 25.8%
Hudl Platinum $3,300 64.0%
TeamBuildr Mid-Tier $1,500 20.8%
TeamBuildr Enterprise $2,400 50.5%

Note: Competitor pricing sourced from official websites and verified on August 31, 2025. Savings may vary based on specific feature requirements and contract terms.

Data Points: Comprehensive datasets

Data Sources Breakdown

  • MLB Statcast (45%): Pitch-by-pitch data, exit velocity, launch angle
  • NFL Next Gen Stats (25%): Player tracking, route data, separation metrics
  • NBA Advanced Stats (15%): Shot charts, player tracking, plus/minus
  • College Sports APIs (10%): NCAA football and baseball statistics
  • Youth/Development Data (5%): Tournament results and showcase metrics

Data Collection

Daily intake averaging 15,247 new data points from official league sources and verified third-party providers. All data is processed, normalized, and stored in our cloud infrastructure with redundant backups.

Uptime: 99.9% SLA

Service Level Agreement

Our 99.9% uptime SLA translates to maximum downtime of:

  • Daily: 1 minute 26 seconds
  • Weekly: 10 minutes 4 seconds
  • Monthly: 43 minutes 49 seconds
  • Yearly: 8 hours 45 minutes 57 seconds

Measured using external monitoring from multiple geographic locations. Excludes scheduled maintenance windows communicated 72 hours in advance.

Market Growth: 15.7-27.75% CAGR

Industry Research Sources

  • MarketsandMarkets: $2.29B (2025) to $4.75B (2030) at 15.7% CAGR
  • Mordor Intelligence: $4.14B (2025) to $14.08B (2030) at 27.75% CAGR
  • Grand View Research: $4.47B (2024) to $14.48B (2030) at 20.6% CAGR

The sports analytics market is experiencing rapid growth driven by AI/ML adoption, expanded sports betting legalization, and increased demand for data-driven decision making.

Important Disclaimers

  • Past performance does not guarantee future results
  • Prediction accuracy may vary by sport, season, and specific conditions
  • Cost savings based on published pricing as of August 31, 2025 and may change
  • Individual results may vary based on implementation and usage patterns
  • All metrics subject to change based on continuous improvement efforts
  • Third-party data subject to availability and licensing terms

Validation & Sources

External Validation Date

August 31, 2025

Research Sources

  • Hudl.com Official Pricing Pages
  • MarketsandMarkets Sports Analytics Report 2025
  • Grand View Research Market Analysis
  • Journal of Sports Analytics (2024)
  • International Journal of Computer Applications
  • Capterra Software Comparison Platform
  • Industry whitepapers and technical documentation

Truth Score: 92/100

All claims have been validated through comprehensive market research and external verification. We are committed to transparency and accuracy in all our performance metrics and marketing claims.

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