Harvard at Connecticut: Box Score Simulation

Thursday Dec 8, 2011 7:00 pm - Storrs, CT
Odds: Connecticut by 6.5, Total Points: 133

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 HARV CONN
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Shooting HARV CONN
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 54.3 61.7
Field Goal % 33.4% 48.5%
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2 Pointers Attempted 35.8 35.7
2 Point Shooting % 35.4% 56.5%
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3 Pointers Attempted 18.5 26.0
3 Point Shooting % 29.3% 37.6%
Free Throws Made Subscribe to view
Free Throws Attempted 20.9 19.4
Free Throw % 69.8% 74.9%
Ball Control HARV CONN
Rebounds 29.1 43.9
Rebounds - Defensive 21.0 30.4
Rebounds - Offensive 8.2 13.4
Turnovers 10.9 7.8
Blocked Shots 2.8 7.9
Steals 4.8 6.1
Fouls 13.8 14.8

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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 HARV CONN
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% of Possessions with HARV CONN
2 Point Attempt 45.1% 43.2%
3 Point Attempt 23.3% 31.5%
Player Fouled 21.7% 20.3%
Turnover 16.0% 11.4%
Opponent Steal 9.0% 7.0%
Odds Per Shot Taken HARV CONN
Shot Blocked 13.0% 5.3%
Offensive Rebound 21.2% 39.1%