Nate Smith vs Sam Lafferty

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

Sam Lafferty holds a +6.1% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Smith 49.2% vs Lafferty 50.9% (-6.1%)
Offensive zone Smith 62.5%
Defensive zone Lafferty 75.4%
Neutral zone Lafferty 50.4%
Result Sam Lafferty favored at 54.5%
45.5%
54.5%
Smith Lafferty
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Smith
Lafferty
Edge
Even Strength
45.0% (20)
52.2% (366)
-7.2%
On even strength, Lafferty has a +7.2% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Lafferty shoots right. Smith is 45.5% vs right-shot opponents (11).
Smith shoots right. Lafferty is 53.3% vs right-shot opponents (122).
Home / Away
Smith
Lafferty
Home
46.7% (15)
53.1% (258)
Away
40.0% (5)
48.9% (227)
By Period
Smith
Lafferty
P1
62.5%
52.5%
P2
50.0%
49.7%
P3
16.7%
51.3%
Final 5 min
20.0%
49.6%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Smith
42.0%
40.5%
45.0%
Lafferty
56.0%
51.0%
51.1%