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_45 (played INTEGER, points VARCHAR, position VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the mean number of played when there are less than 18 points and the position is less than 8?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT AVG(played) FROM table_name_45 WHERE points < 18 AND position < 8