Las Vegas at Washington: Box Score Simulation

Wednesday Jul 22, 2026 7:30 pm - Washington, DC
Odds: Las Vegas by 5.5, Total Points: 164.5

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 LVA WAS
Points 86.4 79.8
Total Points   166.2
Points From 2-Pointers 46.3 43.0
Points From 3-Pointers 24.3 19.2
Points From Free Throws 15.9 17.6
Shooting LVA WAS
Field Goals Made 31.2 27.9
Field Goals Attempted 67.7 65.4
Field Goal % 46.2% 42.6%
2 Pointers Made 23.1 21.5
2 Pointers Attempted 44.3 46.9
2 Point Shooting % 52.2% 45.8%
3 Pointers Made 8.1 6.4
3 Pointers Attempted 23.4 18.5
3 Point Shooting % 34.6% 34.6%
Free Throws Made 15.9 17.6
Free Throws Attempted 19.4 24.2
Free Throw % 81.6% 72.6%
Ball Control LVA WAS
Rebounds 36.3 42.9
Rebounds - Defensive 28.8 30.9
Rebounds - Offensive 7.5 12.0
Turnovers 10.1 14.0
Blocked Shots 5.7 2.2
Steals 7.4 4.8
Fouls 18.2 17.8

Playing Style Advantage: Las Vegas

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 LVA WAS
Total Possessions 82.0
Effective Scoring Chances 79.4 80.0
% of Possessions with LVA WAS
2 Point Attempt 49.0% 48.8%
3 Point Attempt 25.9% 19.2%
Player Fouled 21.7% 22.2%
Turnover 12.3% 17.1%
Opponent Steal 5.9% 9.0%
Odds Per Shot Taken LVA WAS
Shot Blocked 3.5% 8.5%
Offensive Rebound 19.5% 29.4%