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N Kentucky at Detroit: Box Score Simulation

Thursday Dec 29, 2016 7:30 pm - Detroit, MI
Odds: Northern Kentucky by 6, Total Points: 153.5

Matchup Menu: NKU @ DETU

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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 NKU DETU
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Shooting NKU DETU
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 57.9 55.5
Field Goal % 49.9% 44.4%
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2 Pointers Attempted 37.9 31.9
2 Point Shooting % 57.9% 57.3%
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3 Pointers Attempted 20.0 23.6
3 Point Shooting % 34.6% 27.1%
Free Throws Made Subscribe to view
Free Throws Attempted 20.6 16.3
Free Throw % 73.1% 74.1%
Ball Control NKU DETU
Rebounds 35.1 30.3
Rebounds - Defensive 24.6 21.7
Rebounds - Offensive 10.5 8.6
Turnovers 11.2 14.1
Blocked Shots 2.0 2.5
Steals 7.0 6.5
Fouls 14.4 16.0

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Expected Effect: +0.3 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 NKU DETU
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% of Possessions with NKU DETU
2 Point Attempt 45.6% 39.3%
3 Point Attempt 24.0% 29.1%
Player Fouled 22.4% 20.1%
Turnover 15.6% 19.6%
Opponent Steal 9.0% 9.7%
Odds Per Shot Taken NKU DETU
Shot Blocked 4.5% 3.5%
Offensive Rebound 32.6% 26.0%