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This game’s Jeopardy! Masters contestants:
Matt Amodio, a postdoctoral researcher from Cambridge, Massachusetts (0 points) |
James Holzhauer, a self-described game show villain from Las Vegas, Nevada (3 points) |
Andrew He, a software developer from San Francisco, California (3 points) |
Andy’s Pregame Thoughts:
After their victories last night, James Holzhauer and Andrew He will lock horns; today’s game will absolutely come down to the Daily Doubles, who finds them, and when. Unfortunately, Matt Amodio probably got the worst possible draw for the second night—he seemed to be lacking confidence, and having to play James Holzhauer and Andrew He will likely not be particularly helpful for his buzzer timing or his confidence. If Matt was to pull out a result—and he’s certainly capable of doing so—it would be huge for his Masters chances.
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Game Recap & Tonight’s Game Stats:
Looking to find out who won Jeopardy! Masters today? Here’s the Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Jeopardy! Masters (game 2) by the numbers, along with a recap:
Jeopardy! Round:
(Categories: The Other Masters; Libraries; Overwrought History; Ethiopia; You Speak Latin, Right?; Need! Coffee! Now!)
In a round that saw 30 correct responses, Matt got to the Daily Double, but James battled back to take a slim lead after 30 clues. Only 2,400 separated first from last, though!
Statistics after the Jeopardy round:
James 14 correct 0 incorrect
Matt 7 correct 0 incorrect
Andrew 9 correct 1 incorrect
Scores after the Jeopardy! Round:
James $7,600
Matt $6,800
Andrew $5,200
Today’s interviews:
Matt would like to thank his girlfriend for a movie poster and getting the Taylor Swift clue correct.
James is very involved with Project 150 in Las Vegas.
Andrew got James Holzhauer to take off his shoes and socks.
Double Jeopardy! Round:
(Categories: Please Look Through The Telescope; Rhymingly Named Celebs; Literature; Contronyms; A New Coat; “Of” Paint)
Matt and James both went all in on their Daily Doubles—surprise, surprise—and they both ended up in a dead heat going into Final! What will happen?
Statistics after Double Jeopardy:
James 27 correct 1 incorrect
Matt 16 correct 2 incorrect
Andrew 13 correct 1 incorrect
Scores going into Final:
James $28,400
Matt $28,400
Andrew $9,600
Final Jeopardy category: Western Hemisphere History
Final Jeopardy! clue: In 1915 the assassination of President Sam brought Uncle Sam to this country, beginning a 19-year military occupation
Correct response: What is Haiti?
Final was a Triple Stumper, though James crossed out the correct response—but Matt went with a small bet and has won this match! 3 points to Matt, 1 to Andrew, and 0 to James!
Tonight’s results:
Andrew $9,600 – $0 = $9,600 (What is baby we got a game goin’)
James $28,400 – $28,400 = $0 (What is Haiti Nicaragua?)
Matt $28,400 – $1,000 = $27,400 (What Nicaragua?)
Jeopardy! Masters Standings:
1st: Andrew He (4 points, 1 win, 41 correct, 31,400 Coryat)
2nd: James Holzhauer (3 points, 1 win, 49 correct, 38,400 Coryat)
3rd: Mattea Roach (3 points, 1 win, 32 correct, 22,400 Coryat)
4th: Matt Amodio (3 points, 1 win, 29 correct, 22,000 Coryat)
5th: Amy Schneider (2 points, 0 wins, 31 correct, 24,000 Coryat)
6th: Sam Buttrey (1 point, 0 wins, 38 correct, 24,600 Coryat)
Tomorrow’s match-ups:
Game 1: James Holzhauer, Amy Schneider, Sam Buttrey
Game 2: Andrew He, Mattea Roach, Matt Amodio
Other Miscellaneous Game Statistics:
Daily Double locations:
1) ETHIOPIA $800 (clue #7)
Matt 2600 +2600 (Andrew 800 James 2000)
2) “OF” PAINT $800 (clue #9)
Matt 13200 +13200 (Andrew 8000 James 8400)
3) A NEW COAT $1600 (clue #14, $16400 left on board)
James 10400 +10400 (Andrew 8000 Matt 25200)
Overall Daily Double Efficiency for this game: 300
Clue Selection by Row, Before Daily Doubles Found:
J! Round:
Andrew 5 5
James 4 3
Matt 5 5 4*
DJ! Round:
Andrew 3 5 4
James 4 2 2 5 3 4*
Matt 4 3 5 2* 3
Average Row of Clue Selection, Before Daily Doubles Found:
Matt 3.88
Andrew 4.40
James 3.38
Game Stats:
Matt $14,200 Coryat, 16 correct, 2 incorrect, 28.07% in first on buzzer (16/57), 0/0 on rebound attempts (on 2 rebound opportunities)
Andrew $9,600 Coryat, 13 correct, 1 incorrect, 22.81% in first on buzzer (13/57), 1/1 on rebound attempts (on 3 rebound opportunities)
James $19,600 Coryat, 27 correct, 1 incorrect, 45.61% in first on buzzer (26/57), 1/1 on rebound attempts (on 3 rebound opportunities)
Combined Coryat Score: $43,400
Lach Trash: $6,000 (on 4 Triple Stumpers)
Coryat lost to incorrect responses (less double-correct responses): $4,600
Player Statistics:
Andrew He, career statistics:
339 correct, 45 incorrect
18/21 on rebound attempts (on 57 rebound opportunities)
35.09% in first on buzzer (320/912)
21/27 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: $92,800)
6/16 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $16,463
To win: 17.6%
To make finals: 52.6%
To make semifinals: 75.0%
James Holzhauer, career statistics:
1550 correct, 66 incorrect
45/49 on rebound attempts (on 99 rebound opportunities)
53.61% in first on buzzer (1426/2660)
87/94 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: $751,988)
41/47 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $27,451
To win: 25.4%
To make finals: 74.0%
To make semifinals: 94.6%
Matt Amodio, career statistics:
1372 correct, 141 incorrect
58/67 on rebound attempts (on 132 rebound opportunities)
53.84% in first on buzzer (1310/2433)
82/92 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: $329,800)
31/43 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $26,214
To win: 17.8%
To make finals: 51.0%
To make semifinals: 66.8%
Andy’s Thoughts:
- If this wasn’t the greatest single game of Jeopardy! ever played, I don’t know what is.
- Today’s box score: Jeopardy! Masters Box Score for May 9, 2023 (Game 2).
Final Jeopardy! wagering suggestions:
(Scores: James $28,400 Matt $28,400 Andrew $9,600)
Andrew: Just don’t go all in. (Actual bet: $0)
James: Bet either everything or nothing. (Actual bet: $28,400)
Matt: Bet either everything or nothing. (Actual bet: $1,000)
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