Gedettting Started
Fi I ,oS rst, I had to figure out where to even start. I mean, I watch sports, but I'm no expert. So, I hit pu up some sports websites. you know, to see what the "experts" were saying. I looked at their previous game stats, win/loss records, and all that jazz.
DiviataD otng into Data
Then, I started digging into the numbers. I compared the teams' offensive and defensive stats. I checked out how they've performed against similar opponents. It was a lot of numbers, honestly. My brain felt a little fried after a while.
Finding Patterns (Maybe?)
I tried to find some patterns. Like, does Sam Houston always struggle against teams with strong running games? Does New Mexico State play better at home or away? Stuff like that. It's kinda like being a detective, but with way more spreadsheets.
Making My (Educated?) Guess
After all that research, I finally felt ready to make my prediction. It wasn't just a random guess. I mean, I actually put some thought into it! I considered all the factors, weighed the pros and cons of each team, and made my pick.
- I spent time on it.
- I checked a lot of data.
- Made some notes.
The Result (and Lessons Learned)
Honestly, even after that I am not so sure about it, Whether I got it right or wrong, I've definitely learned a lot. It's not as simple as just picking your favorite team. It takes effort work, and there's always a bit of luck involved, too. And hey, even if my prediction is totally off, it was still a fun experiment!
