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Marshall vs. W Virginia: Box Score Simulation

Sunday Mar 18, 2018 9:40 pm - San Diego, CA (Neutral Site)
Odds: West Virginia by 12.5, Total Points: 156

Matchup Menu: MRSH @ WVU

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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 MRSH WVU
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Shooting MRSH WVU
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 64.5 57.5
Field Goal % 39.8% 46.1%
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2 Pointers Attempted 32.6 36.5
2 Point Shooting % 46.5% 49.4%
3 Pointers Made Subscribe to view
3 Pointers Attempted 31.9 21.0
3 Point Shooting % 32.9% 40.5%
Free Throws Made Subscribe to view
Free Throws Attempted 15.1 22.5
Free Throw % 71.7% 70.4%
Ball Control MRSH WVU
Rebounds 36.2 39.5
Rebounds - Defensive 25.6 30.5
Rebounds - Offensive 10.5 8.9
Turnovers 9.6 11.2
Blocked Shots 4.1 2.4
Steals 7.2 4.5
Fouls 16.5 12.1

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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 MRSH WVU
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% of Possessions with MRSH WVU
2 Point Attempt 38.5% 43.6%
3 Point Attempt 37.7% 25.1%
Player Fouled 16.5% 22.6%
Turnover 13.1% 15.3%
Opponent Steal 6.2% 9.9%
Odds Per Shot Taken MRSH WVU
Shot Blocked 4.2% 6.5%
Offensive Rebound 25.6% 25.8%