Based on the previous rounds, there's a pattern emerging where my opponent may be shifting strategies. They've gone from rock to paper to scissors in sequence. If they continue this cycling pattern, they might play rock next, which would result in a tie. However, they might also anticipate me noticing this pattern and adjust accordingly. Since they just played scissors and won, they might be tempted to play scissors again. By choosing rock, I can counter scissors if they repeat their last winning move. Additionally, this breaks my own pattern, making it harder for the opponent to predict what I'll play next.