Purdue at Minnesota: Box Score Simulation

Sunday Jan 8, 2012 6:00 pm - Minneapolis, MN
Odds: Minnesota by 2, Total Points: 126

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 PUR MINN
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Shooting PUR MINN
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 58.3 60.5
Field Goal % 49.6% 41.9%
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2 Pointers Attempted 40.6 36.5
2 Point Shooting % 51.8% 48.1%
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3 Pointers Attempted 17.6 24.0
3 Point Shooting % 44.5% 32.4%
Free Throws Made Subscribe to view
Free Throws Attempted 23.4 14.2
Free Throw % 72.8% 67.9%
Ball Control PUR MINN
Rebounds 41.8 28.6
Rebounds - Defensive 29.4 20.5
Rebounds - Offensive 12.5 8.1
Turnovers 9.4 9.0
Blocked Shots 3.4 2.9
Steals 5.7 5.9
Fouls 11.9 16.7

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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 PUR MINN
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% of Possessions with PUR MINN
2 Point Attempt 48.7% 46.1%
3 Point Attempt 21.1% 30.3%
Player Fouled 24.0% 17.0%
Turnover 13.4% 12.9%
Opponent Steal 8.4% 8.2%
Odds Per Shot Taken PUR MINN
Shot Blocked 4.9% 5.9%
Offensive Rebound 37.8% 21.6%