First, I stardetted by just looking at their overall records. You know, simple wins and losses. This gives you a basic idea of how the teams have been performing this season. Sometimes it's obvious, sometimes it's a bit more mixed.
Then, I dug into their recent games. I wanted to see if either team was on a hot streak or maybe going through a rough patch. Form is super important, recent games can be a great sign of momentum.
Next up, I checked out their head-to-head history. Have these teams played each other a lot recently? Who usually wins? Is there a clear pattern, or is it pretty back-and-forth?
After that, I looked at offensive and defensive stats. Things like points scored per game, yards allowed, turnovers... that kind of stuff. It helps to see where each team's strengths and weaknesses lie.
I also did some searching to see any injuries report, you know, it will be useful if I know some key players were out.
Finally, I put all this information together. I weighed the different factors, considered the context of the game, and made my prediction. It's not an exact science, of course, but it's fun to see how close I can get!
It's a lot of digging and comparing, but it's always a good feeling when you think you've cracked the code, even if it's just for one game!
