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 SYR
Points 77.7 74.9
Total Points   152.6
Points From 2-Pointers 39.1 42.8
Points From 3-Pointers 26.0 17.9
Points From Free Throws 12.5 14.3
Shooting VT SYR
Field Goals Made 28.2 27.3
Field Goals Attempted 57.9 56.3
Field Goal % 48.7% 48.6%
2 Pointers Made 19.6 21.4
2 Pointers Attempted 34.3 39.5
2 Point Shooting % 57.0% 54.2%
3 Pointers Made 8.7 6.0
3 Pointers Attempted 23.6 16.8
3 Point Shooting % 36.7% 35.4%
Free Throws Made 12.5 14.3
Free Throws Attempted 15.7 19.6
Free Throw % 79.8% 72.8%
Ball Control VT SYR
Rebounds 33.4 29.8
Rebounds - Defensive 25.1 23.0
Rebounds - Offensive 8.3 6.9
Turnovers 12.2 10.3
Blocked Shots 2.2 3.2
Steals 4.9 8.2
Fouls 14.3 14.1

Playing Style Advantage: VA Tech

Expected Effect: +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 SYR
Total Possessions 71.6
Effective Scoring Chances 67.6 68.2
% of Possessions with VT SYR
2 Point Attempt 42.3% 49.7%
3 Point Attempt 29.1% 21.2%
Player Fouled 19.6% 20.0%
Turnover 17.1% 14.3%
Opponent Steal 11.5% 6.9%
Odds Per Shot Taken VT SYR
Shot Blocked 5.7% 3.8%
Offensive Rebound 26.4% 21.5%