text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_73 (ties INTEGER, team VARCHAR, games_played VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the average ties when the team is montreal victorias and the games played is more than 8?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT AVG(ties) FROM table_name_73 WHERE team = "montreal victorias" AND games_played > 8