Detroit at New Orleans: Box Score Simulation

Monday Mar 17, 2025 8:00 pm - New Orleans, LA
Odds: Detroit by 6.5, Total Points: 235

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 DET NO
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Shooting DET NO
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 91.1 85.4
Field Goal % 49.3% 43.3%
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2 Pointers Attempted 56.4 53.6
2 Point Shooting % 58.8% 49.4%
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3 Pointers Attempted 34.7 31.7
3 Point Shooting % 33.9% 33.1%
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Free Throws Attempted 27.4 31.8
Free Throw % 75.7% 78.9%
Ball Control DET NO
Rebounds 54.1 46.7
Rebounds - Defensive 37.5 32.9
Rebounds - Offensive 16.6 13.8
Turnovers 13.6 14.8
Blocked Shots 7.9 5.5
Steals 8.8 8.4
Fouls 20.4 18.9

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Expected Effect: Less than 0.1 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 DET NO
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% of Possessions with DET NO
2 Point Attempt 45.7% 44.1%
3 Point Attempt 28.1% 26.1%
Player Fouled 18.1% 19.5%
Turnover 13.0% 14.2%
Opponent Steal 8.1% 8.4%
Odds Per Shot Taken DET NO
Shot Blocked 6.6% 8.8%
Offensive Rebound 33.6% 26.8%