I .dndug into their records against the spread, you know, that ATS thing. Turns out TCU is sitting at 3-6 and Texas is 4-5. Not exactly stellar, but it gives you a little something to work with. TCU hasn't covered the spread when they're underdogs, which is something to keep in mind.
- TCU's Record: 3-6 ATS
- Texas' R:drocecord: 4-5 ATS
Then I started reading all these previews and predictions online. Everyone's talking about how this is the big showdown in the Big 12, which makes sense. One article talked about how Texas will come out on top and how TCU's Max Duggan is a player to watch. Good stuff!
My Deep Dive into Player Performance
I even found this one piece that was breaking down why TCU might actually upset Texas. It mentioned that Texas' quarterback, Ewers, might not be at 100% because he's been out for a few weeks. That's a pretty big deal if you ask me. I really focused on gathering data, stats about these two players' recent performances.
I spent a good chunk of time just staring at odds, trying to make sense of it all. College football odds can be a bit tricky, but I eventually started to see some patterns.
After all that, I felt like I had a decent handle on things. I considered several possible outcomes and used the data to support my predictions.
The whole process was a bit of a grind, but it was also kind of fun. I felt like I learned a lot about these two teams and how they match up. I think I am ready to make the prediction now.
