Minnesota vs. Northwestern: Box Score Simulation

Thursday Mar 8, 2012 5:30 pm - Indianapolis, IN (Neutral Site)
Odds: Northwestern by 2.5, Total Points: 129.5

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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 MINN NW
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Shooting MINN NW
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Field Goals Attempted 50.9 57.9
Field Goal % 48.9% 45.3%
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2 Pointers Attempted 30.8 39.5
2 Point Shooting % 55.0% 45.4%
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3 Pointers Attempted 20.1 18.4
3 Point Shooting % 39.4% 45.1%
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Free Throws Attempted 21.2 17.3
Free Throw % 68.4% 74.6%
Ball Control MINN NW
Rebounds 32.9 30.6
Rebounds - Defensive 25.8 22.7
Rebounds - Offensive 7.1 7.9
Turnovers 10.9 7.7
Blocked Shots 4.4 3.4
Steals 4.4 6.9
Fouls 14.7 15.4

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Expected Effect: Less than 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 MINN NW
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% of Possessions with MINN NW
2 Point Attempt 40.6% 51.3%
3 Point Attempt 26.5% 23.9%
Player Fouled 22.9% 21.9%
Turnover 16.2% 11.4%
Opponent Steal 10.2% 6.6%
Odds Per Shot Taken MINN NW
Shot Blocked 6.0% 8.9%
Offensive Rebound 23.8% 23.5%