Detroit at Boston: Box Score Simulation

Wednesday Feb 15, 2012 7:30 pm - Boston, MA
Odds: Boston by 9.5, Total Points: 182

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 DET BOS
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Shooting DET BOS
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 92.7 88.5
Field Goal % 42.9% 50.8%
2 Pointers Made Subscribe to view
2 Pointers Attempted 58.2 48.9
2 Point Shooting % 48.1% 59.9%
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3 Pointers Attempted 34.5 39.6
3 Point Shooting % 33.9% 39.5%
Free Throws Made Subscribe to view
Free Throws Attempted 18.7 24.0
Free Throw % 79.1% 80.7%
Ball Control DET BOS
Rebounds 48.6 51.4
Rebounds - Defensive 35.6 41.1
Rebounds - Offensive 13.0 10.4
Turnovers 12.2 9.8
Blocked Shots 3.4 7.2
Steals 4.9 7.2
Fouls 18.0 14.1

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Expected Effect: +0.6 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 DET BOS
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% of Possessions with DET BOS
2 Point Attempt 49.4% 43.0%
3 Point Attempt 29.2% 34.8%
Player Fouled 13.8% 17.7%
Turnover 12.0% 9.6%
Opponent Steal 7.1% 4.8%
Odds Per Shot Taken DET BOS
Shot Blocked 8.2% 3.8%
Offensive Rebound 24.1% 22.6%