Miami at Boston: Box Score Simulation

Friday Jun 1, 2012 8:30 pm - Boston, MA
Odds: Boston by 2.5, Total Points: 179

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 MIA BOS
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Shooting MIA BOS
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 90.7 87.4
Field Goal % 41.7% 48.1%
2 Pointers Made Subscribe to view
2 Pointers Attempted 55.0 42.0
2 Point Shooting % 46.4% 58.6%
3 Pointers Made Subscribe to view
3 Pointers Attempted 35.6 45.4
3 Point Shooting % 34.4% 38.3%
Free Throws Made Subscribe to view
Free Throws Attempted 18.7 18.6
Free Throw % 80.4% 81.0%
Ball Control MIA BOS
Rebounds 48.2 53.0
Rebounds - Defensive 36.6 42.4
Rebounds - Offensive 11.6 10.6
Turnovers 10.1 11.0
Blocked Shots 2.5 6.2
Steals 5.7 5.4
Fouls 14.8 14.9

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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 MIA BOS
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% of Possessions with MIA BOS
2 Point Attempt 48.6% 37.9%
3 Point Attempt 31.5% 41.0%
Player Fouled 15.0% 14.9%
Turnover 10.2% 11.1%
Opponent Steal 5.5% 5.8%
Odds Per Shot Taken MIA BOS
Shot Blocked 7.2% 2.8%
Offensive Rebound 21.5% 22.4%