Minnesota at Atlanta: Box Score Simulation

Saturday Jan 14, 2012 7:00 pm - Atlanta, GA
Odds: Atlanta by 7.5, Total Points: 188

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 MIN ATL
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Shooting MIN ATL
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 86.4 90.6
Field Goal % 51.1% 42.9%
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2 Pointers Attempted 52.8 56.4
2 Point Shooting % 57.4% 47.6%
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3 Pointers Attempted 33.6 34.3
3 Point Shooting % 41.3% 35.1%
Free Throws Made Subscribe to view
Free Throws Attempted 23.8 25.1
Free Throw % 78.5% 80.1%
Ball Control MIN ATL
Rebounds 50.5 48.2
Rebounds - Defensive 39.5 33.8
Rebounds - Offensive 11.0 14.3
Turnovers 13.3 12.1
Blocked Shots 6.4 4.4
Steals 6.8 6.8
Fouls 17.9 17.8

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Expected Effect: +0.3 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 MIN ATL
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% of Possessions with MIN ATL
2 Point Attempt 45.7% 47.1%
3 Point Attempt 29.1% 28.6%
Player Fouled 17.3% 17.4%
Turnover 12.9% 11.8%
Opponent Steal 6.6% 6.6%
Odds Per Shot Taken MIN ATL
Shot Blocked 4.9% 7.5%
Offensive Rebound 24.5% 26.6%