Dallas at Okla City: Box Score Simulation

Saturday Apr 28, 2012 9:30 pm - Oklahoma City, OK
Odds: Oklahoma City by 8, Total Points: 192.5

NOTE: This model has not been backtested for historical accuracy (which is why we do not include it on other prediction pages throughout the site). We publish it in large part to give an idea of stylistic trends that can be expected (fast/slow, one team dominating the boards and the other shooting a lot of threes, etc). To see our best prediction for the winner and final score of the game, please see the matchup overview page.

Box Score Projection

Scoring DAL OKC
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Shooting DAL OKC
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Field Goals Attempted 88.9 90.3
Field Goal % 46.3% 49.8%
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2 Pointers Attempted 48.0 55.2
2 Point Shooting % 53.7% 56.3%
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3 Pointers Attempted 40.9 35.1
3 Point Shooting % 37.7% 39.7%
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Free Throws Attempted 25.5 22.6
Free Throw % 76.0% 83.2%
Ball Control DAL OKC
Rebounds 49.1 48.6
Rebounds - Defensive 36.6 38.2
Rebounds - Offensive 12.5 10.4
Turnovers 12.7 11.2
Blocked Shots 4.7 5.1
Steals 5.7 7.0
Fouls 17.3 18.9

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Expected Effect: +0.4 points
Our simulation model uses tempo-free statistics to project a detailed box score for this game. This analysis also indicates which team (if any) is expected to gain a relative advantage based on the specific matchup of paces and playing styles.

NOTE: Our simulation model assumes a neutral court setting.

Tempo-Free Projection

Possession Stats DAL OKC
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% of Possessions with DAL OKC
2 Point Attempt 40.4% 47.5%
3 Point Attempt 34.5% 30.2%
Player Fouled 18.1% 16.6%
Turnover 12.3% 10.7%
Opponent Steal 6.7% 5.5%
Odds Per Shot Taken DAL OKC
Shot Blocked 5.7% 5.4%
Offensive Rebound 24.7% 22.1%