NOTE: This model has not been backtested for historical accuracy. 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).

Box Score Projection

Scoring VT ND
Points 71.3 65.7
Total Points   137.0
Points From 2-Pointers 36.0 32.5
Points From 3-Pointers 21.9 21.4
Points From Free Throws 13.4 11.7
Shooting VT ND
Field Goals Made 25.3 23.4
Field Goals Attempted 55.4 54.1
Field Goal % 45.7% 43.2%
2 Pointers Made 18.0 16.3
2 Pointers Attempted 32.7 32.9
2 Point Shooting % 55.1% 49.5%
3 Pointers Made 7.3 7.1
3 Pointers Attempted 22.6 21.3
3 Point Shooting % 32.2% 33.5%
Free Throws Made 13.4 11.7
Free Throws Attempted 16.8 15.9
Free Throw % 79.8% 73.7%
Ball Control VT ND
Rebounds 31.5 33.3
Rebounds - Defensive 24.4 24.7
Rebounds - Offensive 7.1 8.6
Turnovers 8.6 11.4
Blocked Shots 2.9 2.1
Steals 5.2 5.3
Fouls 13.0 14.3

Playing Style Advantage: VA Tech

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 VT ND
Total Possessions 67.0
Effective Scoring Chances 65.5 64.1
% of Possessions with VT ND
2 Point Attempt 43.7% 42.8%
3 Point Attempt 30.2% 27.7%
Player Fouled 21.3% 19.4%
Turnover 12.8% 17.0%
Opponent Steal 7.9% 7.7%
Odds Per Shot Taken VT ND
Shot Blocked 3.9% 5.2%
Offensive Rebound 22.4% 26.0%