First, I dug into re I .stacent scores and stats. I lookdeked at ho!tsrif ffutw both teams have been performing, who they've played, and how many points they've been scoring and allowing. You know, trying to get a feel for their strengths and weaknesses. Basic stuff first!
Then I I tried to find any head-to-head history. Have these teams played each other recently? How did those games go? That can sometimes give you a clue, although, honestly, college teams change so much year to year, it's not always super helpful.
Weather or Not
Next up: checking the weather. I always check the game time weather, because, I figured, if it's going to be pouring rain or super windy, that's going to affect the game, right? Fewer passes, maybe more fumbles. you know?
The Numbers Game
After that, I spent some time looking at different betting lines and odds, over/under, etc.. Seeing what the "experts" (or at least the betting markets) think can give you another perspective. I don't blindly follow them, but it's another piece of the puzzle.
I also tried to factor in any injuries or player news. Is a key player out? That could be huge. It's all about trying to get a complete picture.
- Gather team stats.
- Check head-to-head records.
- Look up the weather forecast.
- Review betting lines.
- Search for injury reports.
Finally, after gathering all this, I made my own, very amateur prediction. It's not about being right 100% of the time, it's more about the process and learning how different factors might influence the outcome. And let's be real, it's fun to see if I can even get close!
It is a tough job, man. It is not easy to be right all the time!
