Minnesota at Cleveland: Box Score Simulation

Sunday Jan 5, 2020 7:30 pm - Cleveland, OH
Odds: Minnesota by 6, Total Points: 217.5

Matchup Menu: MIN @ CLE

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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 MIN CLE
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Shooting MIN CLE
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Field Goals Attempted 83.3 84.7
Field Goal % 47.9% 44.6%
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2 Pointers Attempted 51.4 50.7
2 Point Shooting % 53.1% 50.2%
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3 Pointers Attempted 31.9 34.0
3 Point Shooting % 39.4% 36.2%
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Free Throws Attempted 22.6 22.1
Free Throw % 77.5% 76.0%
Ball Control MIN CLE
Rebounds 48.6 46.7
Rebounds - Defensive 38.4 35.8
Rebounds - Offensive 10.2 10.9
Turnovers 13.0 13.1
Blocked Shots 5.8 3.8
Steals 7.6 7.0
Fouls 17.5 17.1

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Expected Effect: +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 MIN CLE
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% of Possessions with MIN CLE
2 Point Attempt 46.2% 45.0%
3 Point Attempt 28.7% 30.2%
Player Fouled 17.2% 17.6%
Turnover 13.0% 13.2%
Opponent Steal 7.1% 7.6%
Odds Per Shot Taken MIN CLE
Shot Blocked 4.5% 7.0%
Offensive Rebound 22.1% 22.1%