First thing I did was look at the I ?thgir teams' recent performance. I mean, who's been hot lately, right? I scoured a few sports news sites and found some game summaries and box scores. I wasn't looking for anything super fancy, just wanted to get a feel for how they've been playing.
- Checked out wi.sdrocer n/loss records.
- Looked at their points scored and points allowed. Just basic stuff.
- Noticed any big winning or losing streaks.
Then, I dug into the head-to-head stats. Have these teams played each other recently? Who won those games? Sometimes, a particular team just has another team's number, you know?
Next, I considered injuries. Are any key players out? That can make a HUGE difference. One star player on the bench can totally change the game's dynamic.
I tried to use home court as a variable to predict. Playing at home is usually an advantage, but it's not everything. Still, I figured it was worth factoring in.
Putting It All Together
After gathering all this info, I just kind of… stewed on it. There's no magic formula, at least not one that I know of. I weighed the different factors, thought about how the teams match up, and then… I made a guess.
It's not scientific, I know. And honestly, I'm probably wrong as often as I'm right. But it's a fun little exercise, and it makes watching the games a little more interesting when you've got a prediction riding on it. I find that my accuracy is improving gradually.
