Orlando at Sacramento: Box Score Simulation

Sunday Jan 8, 2012 6:00 pm - Sacramento, CA
Odds: Orlando by 7, Total Points: 194.5

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 ORL SAC
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Shooting ORL SAC
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 82.2 85.1
Field Goal % 48.5% 48.5%
2 Pointers Made Subscribe to view
2 Pointers Attempted 52.0 50.5
2 Point Shooting % 54.4% 57.4%
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3 Pointers Attempted 30.3 34.7
3 Point Shooting % 38.2% 35.6%
Free Throws Made Subscribe to view
Free Throws Attempted 27.3 22.7
Free Throw % 74.9% 73.9%
Ball Control ORL SAC
Rebounds 47.0 46.0
Rebounds - Defensive 36.7 35.8
Rebounds - Offensive 10.4 10.3
Turnovers 13.9 13.8
Blocked Shots 4.2 3.8
Steals 7.6 7.6
Fouls 18.6 20.7

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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 ORL SAC
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% of Possessions with ORL SAC
2 Point Attempt 45.6% 44.2%
3 Point Attempt 26.5% 30.4%
Player Fouled 20.2% 18.3%
Turnover 13.6% 13.5%
Opponent Steal 7.4% 7.4%
Odds Per Shot Taken ORL SAC
Shot Blocked 4.5% 5.2%
Offensive Rebound 22.5% 21.9%