Arkansas at Kentucky: Box Score Simulation

Tuesday Jan 17, 2012 9:00 pm - Lexington, KY
Odds: Kentucky by 16.5, Total Points: 149

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 ARK UK
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Shooting ARK UK
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Field Goals Attempted 60.1 63.9
Field Goal % 41.9% 47.7%
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2 Pointers Attempted 40.1 43.4
2 Point Shooting % 46.6% 51.5%
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3 Pointers Attempted 20.0 20.5
3 Point Shooting % 32.5% 39.7%
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Free Throws Attempted 28.4 25.4
Free Throw % 76.5% 78.2%
Ball Control ARK UK
Rebounds 35.4 39.1
Rebounds - Defensive 26.9 29.8
Rebounds - Offensive 8.5 9.3
Turnovers 11.1 9.8
Blocked Shots 4.7 5.1
Steals 5.6 6.5
Fouls 17.8 18.9

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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 ARK UK
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% of Possessions with ARK UK
2 Point Attempt 44.8% 48.1%
3 Point Attempt 22.3% 22.7%
Player Fouled 23.9% 22.5%
Turnover 14.0% 12.4%
Opponent Steal 8.3% 7.1%
Odds Per Shot Taken ARK UK
Shot Blocked 8.2% 7.9%
Offensive Rebound 22.2% 25.8%