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law of averages

noun as in theory of probability

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He has not finished a season with just one goal since 2020-21, so the law of averages means he is due.

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I went with the law of averages when I picked a Newcastle home victory last week, so hopefully the same method will work again with Chelsea this time.

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“But over time, the law of averages plays out. You get what you deserve. The hockey gods know that.”

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Still, the law of averages would suggest that, after jumping from 60 points one year to 100 to the next without a ton of significant additions, Seattle might drop off.

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Again, the laws of averages say there should be an upswing.

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