VCU at Saint Louis: Box Score Simulation

Friday Feb 3, 2023 7:00 pm - St. Louis, MO
Odds: Saint Louis by 3, Total Points: 140

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 VCU SLU
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Shooting VCU SLU
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 55.5 54.0
Field Goal % 47.1% 40.1%
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2 Pointers Attempted 29.0 32.6
2 Point Shooting % 54.8% 44.8%
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3 Pointers Attempted 26.4 21.4
3 Point Shooting % 38.6% 32.9%
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Free Throws Attempted 21.4 21.4
Free Throw % 77.2% 75.1%
Ball Control VCU SLU
Rebounds 35.3 31.7
Rebounds - Defensive 26.7 23.5
Rebounds - Offensive 8.7 8.3
Turnovers 8.8 10.6
Blocked Shots 4.7 1.9
Steals 6.5 5.5
Fouls 15.3 15.6

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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 VCU SLU
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% of Possessions with VCU SLU
2 Point Attempt 37.1% 41.3%
3 Point Attempt 33.7% 27.1%
Player Fouled 22.7% 22.2%
Turnover 12.8% 15.4%
Opponent Steal 8.0% 9.5%
Odds Per Shot Taken VCU SLU
Shot Blocked 3.6% 8.5%
Offensive Rebound 27.0% 23.7%