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

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