Detroit at Indiana: Box Score Simulation

Monday Dec 26, 2011 7:00 pm - Indianapolis, IN
Odds: Indiana by 8, Total Points: 192

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 IND
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Shooting DET IND
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Field Goals Attempted 87.8 90.1
Field Goal % 48.6% 53.1%
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2 Pointers Attempted 61.3 58.3
2 Point Shooting % 54.4% 61.5%
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3 Pointers Attempted 26.5 31.8
3 Point Shooting % 35.3% 37.8%
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Free Throws Attempted 27.4 24.7
Free Throw % 79.1% 76.8%
Ball Control DET IND
Rebounds 48.1 44.8
Rebounds - Defensive 35.6 35.2
Rebounds - Offensive 12.4 9.5
Turnovers 14.2 10.8
Blocked Shots 4.7 6.7
Steals 5.4 8.3
Fouls 19.1 18.5

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Expected Effect: +0.2 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 IND
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% of Possessions with DET IND
2 Point Attempt 50.9% 50.0%
3 Point Attempt 22.0% 27.2%
Player Fouled 17.6% 18.1%
Turnover 13.5% 10.2%
Opponent Steal 7.9% 5.2%
Odds Per Shot Taken DET IND
Shot Blocked 7.5% 5.4%
Offensive Rebound 26.1% 21.1%