Jerred Smithson vs Vernon Fiddler
2011-12 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Jerred Smithson holds a +5.2% FO% edge overall. Look for Fiddler on neutral-zone draws (60% H2H, 5 meetings). Smithson wins 58.0% vs left-shot opponents — Fiddler shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Smithson 55.3% vs Fiddler 50.8% (+5.2%)
H2H factor
Not applied (7 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Fiddler 57.4%
Defensive zone
Fiddler 57.8%
Neutral zone
Fiddler 57.5%
Result
Vernon Fiddler favored at 57.5%
42.5%
57.5%
Smithson
Fiddler
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
5
(7 meetings)
2
5
Smithson
Fiddler
Last 7: Smithson 2-5 Fiddler
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Fiddler
0
1
Smithson
Fiddler
1 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Fiddler
0
1
Smithson
Fiddler
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Fiddler
2
3
Smithson
Fiddler
5 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Smithson
Fiddler
Edge
Even Strength
57.9% (518)
51.3% (840)
+6.6%
Power Play
40.0% (10)
60.0% (15)
-20.0%
Penalty Kill
50.0% (108)
47.8% (186)
+2.2%
On power play, Fiddler has a +20.0% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Fiddler shoots left. Smithson is 58.0% vs left-shot opponents (459).
Smithson shoots right. Fiddler is 48.3% vs right-shot opponents (356).
Home / Away
Smithson
Fiddler
Home
57.8% (306)
53.0% (530)
Away
54.6% (339)
48.7% (519)
By Period
Smithson
Fiddler
P1
51.8%
53.3%
P2
54.8%
50.4%
P3
62.0%
48.2%
OT
25.0%
85.7%
Final 5 min
48.6%
47.6%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Smithson
52.0%▼
58.0%
56.1%
Fiddler
54.0%▼
58.5%
50.9%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2012 | 2 | 16:05 | Neutral | Jerred Smithson |
| Feb 19, 2012 | 2 | 11:18 | Offensive | Vernon Fiddler |
| Feb 19, 2012 | 1 | 19:59 | Neutral | Vernon Fiddler |
| Feb 19, 2012 | 1 | 17:43 | Neutral | Vernon Fiddler |
| Feb 19, 2012 | 1 | 13:35 | Neutral | Vernon Fiddler |
| Feb 19, 2012 | 1 | 13:29 | Defensive | Vernon Fiddler |
| Dec 23, 2011 | 2 | 08:56 | Neutral | Jerred Smithson |