E Illinois at Northwestern: Box Score Simulation

Sunday Dec 18, 2011 6:00 pm - Evanston, IL
Odds: Northwestern by 17.5, Total Points: 137.5

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 EIU NW
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Shooting EIU NW
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Field Goals Attempted 54.8 53.2
Field Goal % 39.5% 53.6%
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2 Pointers Attempted 38.6 33.1
2 Point Shooting % 42.8% 59.6%
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3 Pointers Attempted 16.3 20.1
3 Point Shooting % 31.6% 43.6%
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Free Throws Attempted 15.8 21.6
Free Throw % 73.7% 75.6%
Ball Control EIU NW
Rebounds 27.4 35.2
Rebounds - Defensive 20.4 28.1
Rebounds - Offensive 6.9 7.1
Turnovers 10.4 8.6
Blocked Shots 3.1 4.5
Steals 5.1 5.8
Fouls 18.2 12.6

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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 EIU NW
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% of Possessions with EIU NW
2 Point Attempt 50.7% 43.7%
3 Point Attempt 21.4% 26.5%
Player Fouled 18.8% 27.0%
Turnover 15.5% 12.8%
Opponent Steal 8.6% 7.6%
Odds Per Shot Taken EIU NW
Shot Blocked 8.5% 5.9%
Offensive Rebound 19.8% 25.9%