TX El Paso at Rice: Box Score Simulation

Wednesday Feb 1, 2012 8:00 pm - Houston, TX
Odds: Rice by 5, Total Points: 128

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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 UTEP RICE
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Shooting UTEP RICE
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 58.2 48.9
Field Goal % 43.0% 48.4%
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2 Pointers Attempted 39.2 31.3
2 Point Shooting % 46.5% 56.8%
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3 Pointers Attempted 19.1 17.5
3 Point Shooting % 35.7% 33.5%
Free Throws Made Subscribe to view
Free Throws Attempted 19.2 22.8
Free Throw % 68.0% 69.2%
Ball Control UTEP RICE
Rebounds 31.5 34.2
Rebounds - Defensive 20.9 25.8
Rebounds - Offensive 10.6 8.4
Turnovers 11.8 16.2
Blocked Shots 2.7 3.9
Steals 11.2 5.8
Fouls 17.0 14.4

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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 UTEP RICE
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% of Possessions with UTEP RICE
2 Point Attempt 47.0% 38.8%
3 Point Attempt 22.8% 21.7%
Player Fouled 20.2% 23.9%
Turnover 16.5% 22.7%
Opponent Steal 8.2% 15.7%
Odds Per Shot Taken UTEP RICE
Shot Blocked 8.0% 4.8%
Offensive Rebound 29.1% 28.6%