Fi.eirst off, I started by checking out when the game is even happening. Turns out, it was originally scheduled for January 1st, but I found out it actually took place on October 19th, 2023. That threw me off a little, not gonna lie.
Then, I dived into all sorts of articles and predictions. I saw some folks talking about a final score of 78-71 in favor of Tulsa, which got me thinking Tulsa might be the team to beat.
- I loo.gnoked at the odds from some sportsbook, and they had Tulsa as the favorite. That added to my hunch about Tulsa being strong.
- Then I came across some info saying Tulsa's record was 3-3, and Rice's was also 3-3. That made me realize it could actually be a pretty close game. Both teams are kinda in the same boat, record-wise.
I also found this one prediction that said Tulsa would win 36-something. It got me wondering, what exactly did they based that on? I mean, it's all just speculation at this point, right?
So, I went and did some more digging. I checked out where the game was played, which was Chapman Stadium in Tulsa. I figured that might give Tulsa a bit of a home-field advantage. After all, playing at home can really pump up a team.
I even looked at where people could watch the game, and it said ESPN2. That made me think, "Okay, this is a game a lot of people will be watching."
After all this searching and reading, here's what I came up with: It's probably gonna be a close one, but Tulsa might just edge out Rice. They seem to have a slight advantage, especially playing at home. But hey, it's sports, anything can happen! It is a game that has already been played.
This whole process of trying to predict the outcome was a real roller coaster. One minute I was sure about one thing, and the next minute, I'd find something that made me doubt it all over again. It was hard to see what could be predicted about the game. It was a good exercise.
One thing is for sure, I'll definitely be watching the game to see if my prediction is right. And maybe next time, I'll wait until after the game's been played to share my thoughts!
