Citadel at Mercer: Box Score Simulation

Monday Feb 22, 2021 7:00 pm - Macon, GA
Odds: Mercer by 8.5, Total Points: 158.5

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 CIT MER
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Shooting CIT MER
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 52.9 59.2
Field Goal % 46.0% 49.4%
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2 Pointers Attempted 36.7 41.0
2 Point Shooting % 52.1% 54.6%
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3 Pointers Attempted 16.3 18.2
3 Point Shooting % 32.4% 37.5%
Free Throws Made Subscribe to view
Free Throws Attempted 21.7 12.8
Free Throw % 71.4% 67.9%
Ball Control CIT MER
Rebounds 32.3 31.7
Rebounds - Defensive 23.7 23.2
Rebounds - Offensive 8.6 8.5
Turnovers 11.1 9.5
Blocked Shots 2.2 4.6
Steals 4.9 6.3
Fouls 11.4 16.6

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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 CIT MER
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% of Possessions with CIT MER
2 Point Attempt 46.6% 52.9%
3 Point Attempt 20.7% 23.4%
Player Fouled 24.4% 16.7%
Turnover 16.2% 13.9%
Opponent Steal 9.2% 7.1%
Odds Per Shot Taken CIT MER
Shot Blocked 7.8% 4.3%
Offensive Rebound 27.0% 26.4%