Washington at Los Angeles: Box Score Simulation

Sunday Aug 31, 2025 8:00 pm - Los Angeles, CA
Odds: Los Angeles by 8.5, Total Points: 168

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 WAS LAS
Points 88.5 83.0
Total Points   171.5
Points From 2-Pointers 52.0 44.9
Points From 3-Pointers 19.6 24.4
Points From Free Throws 16.9 13.8
Shooting WAS LAS
Field Goals Made 32.5 30.6
Field Goals Attempted 67.0 67.3
Field Goal % 48.6% 45.4%
2 Pointers Made 26.0 22.4
2 Pointers Attempted 47.0 42.3
2 Point Shooting % 55.3% 53.1%
3 Pointers Made 6.5 8.1
3 Pointers Attempted 19.9 25.0
3 Point Shooting % 32.7% 32.5%
Free Throws Made 16.9 13.8
Free Throws Attempted 23.3 17.9
Free Throw % 72.6% 76.9%
Ball Control WAS LAS
Rebounds 44.8 31.9
Rebounds - Defensive 31.6 24.8
Rebounds - Offensive 13.1 7.1
Turnovers 14.6 12.6
Blocked Shots 3.7 4.0
Steals 6.1 8.1
Fouls 18.5 19.7

Playing Style Advantage: Los Angeles

Expected Effect: +0.2 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 WAS LAS
Total Possessions 83.3
Effective Scoring Chances 81.8 77.8
% of Possessions with WAS LAS
2 Point Attempt 48.0% 46.0%
3 Point Attempt 20.3% 27.3%
Player Fouled 23.6% 22.2%
Turnover 17.5% 15.1%
Opponent Steal 9.7% 7.3%
Odds Per Shot Taken WAS LAS
Shot Blocked 6.0% 5.6%
Offensive Rebound 34.6% 18.4%