A game is considered "close" when it meets specific criteria based on score difference and game progress:
🏀 NBA
Score difference: 10 points or less
Game progress: 4th quarter or later (or final)
🏈 NFL
Score difference: 14 points or less
Game progress: 4th quarter or later (or final)
⚾ MLB
Score difference: 2 runs or less
Game progress: 8th inning or later (or final)
🏒 NHL
Score difference: 1 goal or less
Game progress: 3rd period or later (or final)
🏀 NCAAM
Score difference: 10 points or less
Game progress: 2nd half or later (or final)
🏈 College Football
Score difference: 14 points or less
Game progress: 4th quarter or later (or final)
🏀 WNBA
Score difference: 10 points or less
Game progress: 4th quarter or later (or final)
Note: When "All Close Games" is enabled, only the score difference criteria applies (game progress requirements are ignored).