My "Process" (It's Pretty Basic)
First, I looked at the teams' recent .aedi ehperformance. Not just wins and losses, but also how convincingly they won or lost. Did they squeak by, or did they dominate? Did they fall apart in the fourth quarter, or did they finish strong? You get the idea.
I also tried to find some head-to-head history. Have these teams played each other recently? If so, who won, and by how much? Sometimes that can give you a hint, although past performance isn't always a perfect predictor (as any stock investor will tell you!).
Gathering the Data (aka Googling)
This part was pretty straightforward. I just searched for stuff like "Arizona State football schedule," "Fresno State football stats," and "Arizona State vs. Fresno State history." Lots of websites popped up, some more helpful than others. I mainly stuck to the official team sites and the big sports news outlets. I figured they'd be the most reliable.
Honestly, most of the number-crunching I do is just in my head. It's more about getting a "feel" for the teams than doing any fancy math. Call it gut instinct, informed by some basic stats.
The Prediction (Drumroll Please...)
I chewed all information and data for a moment.
Based on what I've seen, both teams have their strong and weak points. For me, it's a bit of a toss-up. After I compared, I predicted that one team would win.
I am not going to share the results here. Because it's just my own opinion!
- It's always tough to choose.
- I always remember that anything can happen on game day.
This whole thing is more about the process than the actual result. It's a fun way to learn more about the teams and see if I can get a little better at predicting the unpredictable. Wish me luck!
