Nebraska vs. Purdue: Box Score Simulation

Thursday Mar 8, 2012 7:55 pm - Indianapolis, IN (Neutral Site)
Odds: Purdue by 9, Total Points: 128.5

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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 NEB PUR
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Shooting NEB PUR
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 62.7 61.8
Field Goal % 41.1% 44.9%
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2 Pointers Attempted 33.7 36.4
2 Point Shooting % 48.3% 50.2%
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3 Pointers Attempted 28.9 25.4
3 Point Shooting % 32.7% 37.4%
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Free Throws Attempted 13.6 22.6
Free Throw % 75.3% 73.0%
Ball Control NEB PUR
Rebounds 30.9 45.2
Rebounds - Defensive 22.8 30.3
Rebounds - Offensive 8.1 14.9
Turnovers 8.9 9.5
Blocked Shots 1.6 3.4
Steals 5.6 5.4
Fouls 15.9 11.8

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Expected Effect: +0.4 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 NEB PUR
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% of Possessions with NEB PUR
2 Point Attempt 41.7% 41.9%
3 Point Attempt 35.8% 29.3%
Player Fouled 16.5% 22.3%
Turnover 12.4% 13.3%
Opponent Steal 7.6% 7.8%
Odds Per Shot Taken NEB PUR
Shot Blocked 5.5% 2.5%
Offensive Rebound 21.2% 39.6%