Boston at Indiana: Box Score Simulation

Tuesday Mar 10, 2020 7:00 pm - Indianapolis, IN
Odds: Boston by 3, Total Points: 214.5

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 BOS IND
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Shooting BOS IND
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Field Goals Attempted 89.9 95.8
Field Goal % 50.8% 46.6%
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2 Pointers Attempted 55.1 59.6
2 Point Shooting % 58.2% 53.1%
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3 Pointers Attempted 34.9 36.2
3 Point Shooting % 38.9% 35.8%
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Free Throws Attempted 24.9 17.3
Free Throw % 80.8% 76.8%
Ball Control BOS IND
Rebounds 52.8 46.4
Rebounds - Defensive 40.5 34.3
Rebounds - Offensive 12.3 12.1
Turnovers 11.1 10.4
Blocked Shots 6.4 4.4
Steals 5.5 5.7
Fouls 14.6 18.2

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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 BOS IND
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% of Possessions with BOS IND
2 Point Attempt 46.9% 50.5%
3 Point Attempt 29.7% 30.7%
Player Fouled 17.6% 14.1%
Turnover 10.7% 10.0%
Opponent Steal 5.5% 5.4%
Odds Per Shot Taken BOS IND
Shot Blocked 4.6% 7.2%
Offensive Rebound 26.4% 23.0%