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 CLEM
Points 70.1 75.9
Total Points   146.1
Points From 2-Pointers 30.2 40.7
Points From 3-Pointers 24.8 21.1
Points From Free Throws 15.2 14.1
Shooting VT CLEM
Field Goals Made 23.3 27.4
Field Goals Attempted 56.4 56.6
Field Goal % 41.4% 48.4%
2 Pointers Made 15.1 20.3
2 Pointers Attempted 30.6 36.3
2 Point Shooting % 49.2% 56.0%
3 Pointers Made 8.3 7.0
3 Pointers Attempted 25.8 20.3
3 Point Shooting % 32.1% 34.7%
Free Throws Made 15.2 14.1
Free Throws Attempted 19.0 18.2
Free Throw % 79.8% 77.8%
Ball Control VT CLEM
Rebounds 30.7 35.9
Rebounds - Defensive 23.8 28.1
Rebounds - Offensive 6.9 7.8
Turnovers 8.4 9.0
Blocked Shots 1.6 2.9
Steals 4.5 4.4
Fouls 14.1 15.1

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 CLEM
Total Possessions 69.1
Effective Scoring Chances 67.5 67.9
% of Possessions with VT CLEM
2 Point Attempt 39.7% 46.9%
3 Point Attempt 33.4% 26.2%
Player Fouled 21.8% 20.3%
Turnover 12.2% 13.0%
Opponent Steal 6.4% 6.6%
Odds Per Shot Taken VT CLEM
Shot Blocked 5.2% 2.9%
Offensive Rebound 19.6% 24.6%