Houston at Minnesota: Box Score Simulation

Saturday Feb 4, 2012 8:00 pm - Minneapolis, MN
Odds: Minnesota by 1.5, Total Points: 204

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 HOU MIN
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Shooting HOU MIN
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 88.8 84.1
Field Goal % 42.5% 47.6%
2 Pointers Made Subscribe to view
2 Pointers Attempted 56.2 50.9
2 Point Shooting % 47.4% 54.8%
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3 Pointers Attempted 32.6 33.2
3 Point Shooting % 34.1% 36.7%
Free Throws Made Subscribe to view
Free Throws Attempted 25.5 26.9
Free Throw % 77.2% 77.4%
Ball Control HOU MIN
Rebounds 49.6 51.3
Rebounds - Defensive 36.3 40.3
Rebounds - Offensive 13.3 11.0
Turnovers 12.0 12.9
Blocked Shots 4.3 6.3
Steals 7.2 6.7
Fouls 20.0 18.1

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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 HOU MIN
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% of Possessions with HOU MIN
2 Point Attempt 47.7% 44.4%
3 Point Attempt 27.7% 28.9%
Player Fouled 17.7% 19.7%
Turnover 11.7% 12.7%
Opponent Steal 6.6% 7.0%
Odds Per Shot Taken HOU MIN
Shot Blocked 7.6% 4.9%
Offensive Rebound 24.8% 23.2%