Scouting Report
Ben Smith holds a +2.1% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Smith 51.8% vs Flynn 49.8% (+2.1%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Flynn 66.1%
Defensive zone
Flynn 58.0%
Neutral zone
Flynn 60.2%
Result
Brian Flynn favored at 62.1%
37.9%
62.1%
Smith
Flynn
Head-to-Head Record
0
-
2
(2 meetings)
0
2
Smith
Flynn
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Flynn
0
1
Smith
Flynn
1 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Flynn
0
1
Smith
Flynn
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Smith
Flynn
Edge
Even Strength
53.7% (1,269)
50.2% (989)
+3.5%
Power Play
55.6% (27)
51.0% (49)
+4.6%
Penalty Kill
45.5% (369)
48.3% (265)
-2.8%
On power play, Smith has a +4.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Flynn shoots right. Smith is 51.3% vs right-shot opponents (501).
Smith shoots right. Flynn is 45.2% vs right-shot opponents (414).
Home / Away
Smith
Flynn
Home
53.8% (860)
50.8% (661)
Away
49.8% (805)
48.8% (642)
By Period
Smith
Flynn
P1
52.1%
47.3%
P2
50.2%
51.8%
P3
53.3%
50.0%
OT
62.5%
58.3%
Final 5 min
53.0%
47.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Smith
38.0%▼
49.0%
51.9%
Flynn
32.0%▼
50.5%
49.8%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2014 | 2 | 18:52 | Defensive | Brian Flynn |
| Mar 9, 2014 | 2 | 03:00 | Offensive | Brian Flynn |