Point Differential Calculator
Calculate total and per-game point differential from total points scored and allowed.
Total Point Differential
40
Per-Game Differential2.5
Points Scored per Game26.3
Points Allowed per Game23.8
Total Point Differential vs Total Points Scored
How Point Differential Is Calculated
Formula
Point Differential = Points Scored - Points Allowed
Per-Game Differential = Total Differential / Games Played
Why It Matters
Point differential is one of the best predictors of future team performance. Teams with large positive differentials tend to sustain success, while teams with negative differentials despite winning records often regress.
Example Calculation
420 points scored and 380 allowed in 16 NFL games.
- 01Total differential = 420 - 380 = +40
- 02Per game = 40 / 16 = +2.5 points per game
- 03PPG scored = 420 / 16 = 26.3
- 04PPG allowed = 380 / 16 = 23.8
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