What is Point differential?

Point differential is the total points a team has scored minus the total points it has allowed over a period. It is often used as a tie-breaker.

Formula

Point differential = points for − points against

Example

A team that has scored 412 points and allowed 380 has a point differential of +32.

Why it matters in a league

Many leagues break ties in the standings by head-to-head record first and then by point differential.

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