Craig Smith vs Tommy Novak

2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Tommy Novak holds a +22.3% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Smith 47.7% vs Novak 45.6% (-22.3%)
Offensive zone Novak 52.3%
Defensive zone Novak 67.1%
Neutral zone Novak 55.3%
Result Tommy Novak favored at 58.2%
41.8%
58.2%
Smith Novak
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Smith
Novak
Edge
Even Strength
22.2% (9)
43.8% (384)
-21.6%
On even strength, Novak has a +21.6% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Novak shoots left. Smith is 14.3% vs left-shot opponents (7).
Smith shoots right. Novak is 45.6% vs right-shot opponents (149).
Home / Away
Smith
Novak
Home
33.3% (6)
46.5% (202)
Away
0.0% (3)
42.5% (200)
By Period
Smith
Novak
P1
0.0%
49.2%
P2
40.0%
44.2%
P3
0.0%
40.0%
Final 5 min
0.0%
52.2%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Smith
30.0%
44.0%
22.2%
Novak
40.0%
42.0%
44.5%