Denver at Okla City: Box Score Simulation

Sunday Feb 19, 2012 8:00 pm - Oklahoma City, OK
Odds: Oklahoma City by 8, Total Points: 210.5

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 DEN OKC
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Shooting DEN OKC
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Field Goals Attempted 89.5 89.1
Field Goal % 46.8% 47.9%
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2 Pointers Attempted 56.9 58.6
2 Point Shooting % 52.2% 53.0%
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3 Pointers Attempted 32.6 30.5
3 Point Shooting % 37.5% 38.0%
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Free Throws Attempted 22.2 22.4
Free Throw % 76.5% 83.2%
Ball Control DEN OKC
Rebounds 51.0 46.6
Rebounds - Defensive 37.4 36.2
Rebounds - Offensive 13.7 10.5
Turnovers 12.7 10.3
Blocked Shots 5.6 6.1
Steals 6.0 6.8
Fouls 16.7 16.3

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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 DEN OKC
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% of Possessions with DEN OKC
2 Point Attempt 48.5% 51.4%
3 Point Attempt 27.7% 26.7%
Player Fouled 16.1% 16.5%
Turnover 12.5% 10.2%
Opponent Steal 6.7% 5.9%
Odds Per Shot Taken DEN OKC
Shot Blocked 6.9% 6.4%
Offensive Rebound 27.4% 21.9%