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Polygence Scholar2024
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Samyak Jayanth
Class of 2027Sammamish, Washington
About
Projects
- "Predicting NBA Game Outcomes" with mentor Akshay (Working project)
Project Portfolio
Predicting NBA Game Outcomes
Started Aug. 13, 2024
Abstract or project description
The project will explore publicly available NBA data to uncover key factors contributing to game wins, encompassing both player and team-level analyses. By examining historical trends and applying domain knowledge, the project will identify and create features that strongly correlate with game outcomes when comparing two teams. These features will be utilized in the development of a predictive model capable of predicting the results of team matchups. The model's accuracy will be tested through the simulation of entire tournament brackets, forecasting the odds of various teams winning overall. The project's methodology and results will be compiled into a research paper on the topic.