First, I , I started by just looking at the basics. You know, the teams' records, who's playing at home, that sort of stuff. New Mexico State has been looking pretty strong, and FIU... well, they've had a tougher season. Right off the bat, that leaned me towards New Mexico State.
Then, I dug into some recent games. I wanted to see how both teams were really playing. Were they scoring a lot? Were their defenses holding up? I watched some highlights, read some game recaps – the whole nine yards. New Mexico State's offense has been putting up some serious points, while FIU has been struggling to keep up with other teams,this made me think even more.
Next up, I checked out the injury reports. Always crucial! You never know when a key player being out might totally change the game. Luckily, it didn't seem like there were any major injuries that would be a huge game-changer for either side, so that was good.
- looking at the basics
- dug into some recent games
- checked out the injury reports
After that, Because I'm a bit of a stats nerd, I looked at some "advanced" metrics – things like offensive efficiency, defensive rankings, and all that jazz. Honestly, some of it goes over my head, but I try to get the general idea. Basically, it all pointed towards New Mexico State having a pretty significant advantage on both sides of the ball.
Finally, I just took a step back and thought about the game as a whole. New Mexico State is playing with a lot of confidence right now, and FIU is probably feeling the pressure. That kind of thing can really matter, I put some real, actual money on New Mexico State covering the spread, and guess what? They did! It wasn't a blowout, but they played consistently and got the job done. My prediction was right, and I walked away a little richer. Beginner's luck? Maybe. But I'll take it!
My prediction Result
success!
