Houston at Golden State: Box Score Simulation

Sunday May 20, 2018 8:00 pm - Oakland, CA
Odds: Golden State by 7.5, Total Points: 226

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 HOU GS
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Shooting HOU GS
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 92.3 90.8
Field Goal % 45.4% 46.9%
2 Pointers Made Subscribe to view
2 Pointers Attempted 54.5 51.4
2 Point Shooting % 53.0% 55.8%
3 Pointers Made Subscribe to view
3 Pointers Attempted 37.9 39.4
3 Point Shooting % 34.6% 35.3%
Free Throws Made Subscribe to view
Free Throws Attempted 24.8 24.3
Free Throw % 77.2% 76.4%
Ball Control HOU GS
Rebounds 50.9 53.4
Rebounds - Defensive 37.2 39.4
Rebounds - Offensive 13.7 14.0
Turnovers 10.9 12.6
Blocked Shots 4.5 4.9
Steals 7.1 5.8
Fouls 18.1 18.3

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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 HOU GS
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% of Possessions with HOU GS
2 Point Attempt 45.5% 42.9%
3 Point Attempt 31.6% 32.9%
Player Fouled 17.6% 17.4%
Turnover 10.5% 12.1%
Opponent Steal 5.6% 6.8%
Odds Per Shot Taken HOU GS
Shot Blocked 5.4% 4.9%
Offensive Rebound 25.8% 27.3%