DUPR Algorithms & Rating AnalyticsReference #11 · V2.6 Facet Verified
How does playing with lower-rated partners affect your DUPR rating?
Core Takeaway: Playing with lower-rated partners risks severe rating drops if you fail to cover the expected point spread, even if you win the match.
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Because DUPR evaluates the expected point spread between teams, a 4.5 player paired with a 3.0 player facing two 3.5 players is expected to win 11-4. If they win 11-9, the algorithm views this as an underperformance, and the 4.5 player's rating will actually drop despite winning the game.
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