N Carolina at Duke: Box Score Simulation

Saturday Mar 3, 2012 7:00 pm - Durham, NC
Odds: North Carolina by 2, Total Points: 155

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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 UNC DUKE
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Shooting UNC DUKE
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 61.7 60.9
Field Goal % 45.1% 43.1%
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2 Pointers Attempted 41.1 38.9
2 Point Shooting % 50.2% 47.8%
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3 Pointers Attempted 20.6 22.0
3 Point Shooting % 34.8% 34.7%
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Free Throws Attempted 19.7 19.2
Free Throw % 74.3% 71.6%
Ball Control UNC DUKE
Rebounds 39.2 34.4
Rebounds - Defensive 28.6 25.8
Rebounds - Offensive 10.7 8.7
Turnovers 8.7 8.5
Blocked Shots 5.1 3.9
Steals 4.7 4.8
Fouls 14.5 15.4

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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 UNC DUKE
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% of Possessions with UNC DUKE
2 Point Attempt 49.2% 47.4%
3 Point Attempt 24.6% 26.8%
Player Fouled 21.6% 20.3%
Turnover 12.2% 11.9%
Opponent Steal 6.7% 6.6%
Odds Per Shot Taken UNC DUKE
Shot Blocked 6.5% 8.5%
Offensive Rebound 29.3% 23.3%