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N Illinois vs. Fla Atlantic: Box Score Simulation

Tuesday Nov 21, 2017 1:30 pm - Estero, FL (Neutral Site)
Odds: Northern Illinois by 3.5, Total Points: 141

Matchup Menu: NIU @ FAU

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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 NIU FAU
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Shooting NIU FAU
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 59.5 59.9
Field Goal % 40.8% 48.4%
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2 Pointers Attempted 36.9 37.4
2 Point Shooting % 45.8% 55.6%
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3 Pointers Attempted 22.6 22.5
3 Point Shooting % 32.6% 36.6%
Free Throws Made Subscribe to view
Free Throws Attempted 18.3 26.9
Free Throw % 67.4% 72.6%
Ball Control NIU FAU
Rebounds 33.1 40.6
Rebounds - Defensive 23.0 28.5
Rebounds - Offensive 10.1 12.1
Turnovers 11.7 8.6
Blocked Shots 3.0 2.5
Steals 3.6 7.1
Fouls 16.9 15.5

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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 NIU FAU
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% of Possessions with NIU FAU
2 Point Attempt 44.1% 43.4%
3 Point Attempt 26.9% 26.2%
Player Fouled 21.4% 23.2%
Turnover 16.0% 11.8%
Opponent Steal 9.8% 4.9%
Odds Per Shot Taken NIU FAU
Shot Blocked 4.2% 5.1%
Offensive Rebound 26.1% 34.4%