Okay, so, I’ve been meaning to get into sports analytics for a while now, and I finally took the plunge today. I decided to focus on the Robert Morris vs. IUPUI basketball game. Let me tell you, it was a bit of a ride.
First, I gathered some basic info. I saw that the game is happening on Thursday, January 24th, 2024, at the UPMC Events Center. That’s where Robert Morris plays, so they’ve got the home-court advantage. Noted.
Then, I started digging around for some stats. I wanted to see how these two teams have been doing lately. Wins, losses, points scored, points allowed – you name it. I spent a good chunk of time just browsing through different sports websites, trying to piece together a picture of each team’s performance.
After that, I tried to compare the two teams head-to-head. I wanted to know if they’ve played each other recently and, if so, who came out on top. This part was a little tricky because I had to make sure I was looking at the right data. I definitely don’t want to base my prediction on last season’s games or something.
Next, I dove into some more advanced metrics. I’m talking about things like offensive and defensive efficiency, rebound rates, turnover percentages. Stuff that goes beyond just wins and losses. This is where things got a little hairy, to be honest. It took me a while to figure out where to find this data and how to interpret it, but I eventually got the hang of it.
Once I had all this data, I dumped it into a spreadsheet. Then I started playing around with some formulas, trying to come up with a model that could predict the outcome of the game. I’m no math whiz, but I know enough to be dangerous. I used to be pretty good at statistics.
Finally, after hours of work, I had my prediction! It wasn’t easy, and I’m not 100% sure it’s going to be accurate, but I’m pretty proud of the work I did. At last, Robert Morris probably will win.
Here are some key takeaways from my little project:
- Home-court advantage: Robert Morris is playing at home, which could give them an edge.
- Recent performance: I need to keep digging into the recent stats to get a better sense of how each team is trending.
- Head-to-head: If these teams have played each other recently, that could give me some valuable insights.
So, there you have it. My first attempt at predicting a basketball game. It was a lot of work, but I learned a ton. I’m excited to see how my prediction pans out and to keep learning more about sports analytics. It’s a fascinating field, and I think I’m hooked!
