Samyak Jayanth

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.