Posted by _JJP_ on 8/7/2023 9:53:00 AM (view original):
Can anyone explain why there's a play-in game in $80 Million - BINGO (2D)? It doesn't meet the criteria here:
https://help.whatifsports.com/hc/en-us/articles/360014120172-What-happens-if-teams-tie-for-the-division-title-or-wildcard-
So, under the current posted rules, this game should not be happening.
If both teams will make it into the playoffs, one as the division winner and the other as the wildcard, the divisional winner is determined by best head-to-head record. If they are the same, the next tiebreaker is divisional record. If they are still the same, a one-game tiebreaker is scheduled to determine who will be the divisional winner and who will be the wildcard.
There is no tie for head to head or divisional record. The divisional winner has been settled under the rules. No need for a game 163.
I contacted support and they agreed, the game should not be happening, but they can't stop it. Their advice is below.
Depending on the outcome, maybe the commissioner of this league and WISC commissioner can reach out and we can reset seeding, and reset player fatigue from this game. I believe regardless you will be playing the same team again in first round, just with seeding and homefield impacted so should be able to make required updates once ruling is made/agreed upon.
I'll leave it to the commish to figure out.