To determine which of two teams is ranked higher, consult the following, if they are tied, proceed to the next criterion.

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1. The team with the better overall  W/L pct. is ranked lower priority.

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2. The team with the better Division W/L pct. is ranked lower priority.

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3. The team with the lower point total (season) is ranked lower priority.

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4. The team that had a later draft slot is ranked lower priority.

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