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Leicester Riders vs Sheffield Sharks Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 04 May 2024
Tip-off: 17:45
Final 74-77
22-18 25-23 9-19 18-17
Position#6
Record19-18
FormLLLWW
Points / game90.9
Allowed / game91.1
vs
Position#4
Record19-18
FormWWLWL
Points / game81.4
Allowed / game79.3
United KingdomSLBBBL - Quarter-finals· Mattioli Arena
Other2023-24Neutral venue
Meetings · Leicester Riders v Sheffield Sharks
23 Apr 2027
LRI v SHEF
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SHEF81
21 Apr 2026
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26 Sep 2025
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11 May 2025
LRI97
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11 Apr 2025
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08 Nov 2024
LRI79
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04 May 2024
LRI74
SHEF77
16 Feb 2024
LRI108
SHEF94
30 Dec 2023
LRI103
SHEF75
30 Apr 2023
LRI74
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21 Apr 2023
LRI85
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10 Feb 2023
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18 Nov 2022
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18 Feb 2022
LRI90
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29 Jan 2021
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11 Dec 2020
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07 Dec 2020
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29 Feb 2020
LRI87
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07 Dec 2018
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06 May 2018
LRI79
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04 Mar 2018
LRI90
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23 Feb 2018
LRI75
SHEF64
10 Nov 2017
LRI80
SHEF75
07 Apr 2017
LRI80
SHEF71
08 May 2016
LRI77
SHEF84
09 Apr 2016
LRI77
SHEF56
14 Feb 2016
LRI79
SHEF79
21 Nov 2015
LRI79
SHEF85
08 Nov 2015
LRI62
SHEF60
24 Apr 2015
LRI91
SHEF85
07 Feb 2015
LRI98
SHEF85
04 Jan 2014
LRI75
SHEF69
05 Oct 2013
LRI60
SHEF40
09 Mar 2013
LRI69
SHEF71
10 Feb 2013
LRI72
SHEF51
08 Dec 2012
LRI75
SHEF45
29 Apr 2012
LRI90
SHEF65
03 Mar 2012
LRI97
SHEF86
04 Feb 2012
LRI74
SHEF64
05 Feb 2011
LRI89
SHEF85
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Leicester Riders winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Sheffield Sharks winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Leicester RidersUnited KingdomLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormRiders
Date
Competition
London Lions
#1
L
89-105
89
105
-16
77avg 83
A03/03
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#7
L
71-108
71
108
-37
57avg 83
A10/03
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#3
L
90-115
90
115
-25
85avg 83
H22/03
SLB
Plymouth City Patriots
#10
W
121-111 OT
121
111
+10
no box
A24/03
SLB
Sheffield Sharks
#4
W
88-85
88
85
+3
86avg 83
A29/03
SLB
Newcastle Eagles
#5
L
91-96
91
96
-5
92avg 83
H31/03
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#7
L
77-89
77
89
-12
76avg 83
H04/04
SLB
Manchester Giants
#9
L
89-94
89
94
-5
82avg 83
H19/04
SLB
Surrey Scorchers
#8
W
94-88
94
88
+6
80avg 83
A21/04
SLB
Sheffield Sharks
#4
W
84-81
84
81
+3
no box
A28/04
SLB
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-27
14-33
23-28
25-17
20-32
16-29
21-31
14-16
27-34
23-24
23-27
17-30
16-20
18-23
25-21
33-28
26-20
24-25
16-21
22-19
25-17
24-18
18-33
24-28
16-22
23-26
19-26
19-15
26-20
12-29
25-25
26-20
28-24
20-30
24-14
22-20
28-26
10-21
22-20
24-14
186.6Avg total
89.4Scored
97.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (37)90.991.1182.1-0.251%
Season at home (18)93.190.2183.3+2.956%
Season away (19)88.992.1180.9-3.247%
Last 10 (10)89.497.2186.6-7.840%
Last 5 (5)87.089.6176.6-2.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)84.294.3178.5-10.217%
vs Similar ◀ (15)90.990.0180.9+0.960%
vs Weaker (9)96.089.9185.9+6.167%
This opponent (Sheffield Sharks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Sheffield SharksUnited KingdomLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSharks
Date
Competition
Surrey Scorchers
#8
W
71-62
71
62
+9
62avg 74
H07/03
SLB
Newcastle Eagles
#5
W
87-77
87
77
+10
85avg 74
A15/03
SLB
Newcastle Eagles
#5
W
91-83
91
83
+8
90avg 74
H24/03
SLB
Leicester Riders
#6
L
85-88
85
88
-3
72avg 74
H29/03
SLB
Manchester Giants
#9
W
87-64
87
64
+23
81avg 74
A01/04
SLB
Manchester Giants
#9
W
99-68
99
68
+31
102avg 74
A07/04
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#3
W
69-62
69
62
+7
63avg 74
H12/04
SLB
Cheshire Phoenix
#2
L
92-99
92
99
-7
85avg 74
H14/04
SLB
Plymouth City Patriots
#10
W
98-92 OT
98
92
+6
96avg 74
H20/04
SLB
Leicester Riders
#6
L
81-84
81
84
-3
no box
H28/04
SLB
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-9
17-16
20-18
14-19
22-22
21-10
23-19
21-26
22-22
22-16
27-19
20-26
20-26
25-24
21-16
19-22
20-14
17-14
23-15
27-21
26-14
27-33
22-13
24-8
12-23
18-14
24-10
15-15
30-17
17-27
22-27
23-28
16-20
27-23
22-19
18-21
26-28
21-10
20-22
14-24
163.9Avg total
86.0Scored
77.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (37)81.479.3160.6+2.151%
Season at home (19)85.379.1164.4+6.268%
Season away (18)77.379.4156.7-2.233%
Last 10 (10)86.077.9163.9+8.170%
Last 5 (5)87.881.0168.8+6.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)71.682.8154.4-11.20%
vs Similar ◀ (17)81.284.9166.1-3.841%
vs Weaker (8)86.872.6159.4+14.188%
This opponent (Leicester Riders) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-9-5+0+5+9Q1Q1: -0.3-0.3Q1: +1.9+1.9Q2Q2: -7.4-7.4Q2: +2.5+2.5Q3Q3: -3.0-3.0Q3: +4.6+4.6Q4Q4: +1.9+1.9Q4: -1.5-1.5
-9-5+0+5+9Q1Q1: -0.3-0.3Q1: +1.9+1.9Q2Q2: -7.4-7.4Q2: +2.5+2.5Q3Q3: -3.0-3.0Q3: +4.6+4.6Q4Q4: +1.9+1.9Q4: -1.5-1.5
Leicester RidersSheffield Sharks
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
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Leicester RidersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
London Lions
#1
L
41-60
41
60
-19
A03/03
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#7
L
36-61
36
61
-25
A10/03
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#3
L
50-58
50
58
-8
H22/03
SLB
Plymouth City Patriots
#10
L
34-43
34
43
-9
A24/03
SLB
Sheffield Sharks
#4
W
50-45
50
45
+5
A29/03
SLB
Newcastle Eagles
#5
W
49-35
49
35
+14
H31/03
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#7
L
39-48
39
48
-9
H04/04
SLB
Manchester Giants
#9
L
38-49
38
49
-11
H19/04
SLB
Surrey Scorchers
#8
L
48-54
48
54
-6
A21/04
SLB
Sheffield Sharks
#4
L
38-47
38
47
-9
A28/04
SLB
92.3Avg total
42.3Scored
50.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)45.045.990.9-0.840%-
Last 30 at home (14)47.444.391.6+3.150%-
Last 30 away (16)43.047.290.2-4.231%-
Last 10 (10)42.350.092.3-7.720%-
Last 5 (5)42.446.689.0-4.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)38.348.086.3-9.717%-
vs Similar ◀ (15)47.146.393.5+0.840%-
vs Weaker (9)46.043.789.7+2.356%-
This opponent (Sheffield Sharks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Sheffield SharksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Surrey Scorchers
#8
W
37-25
37
25
+12
H07/03
SLB
Newcastle Eagles
#5
W
43-32
43
32
+11
A15/03
SLB
Newcastle Eagles
#5
W
44-38
44
38
+6
H24/03
SLB
Leicester Riders
#6
L
45-50
45
50
-5
H29/03
SLB
Manchester Giants
#9
W
37-28
37
28
+9
A01/04
SLB
Manchester Giants
#9
W
53-47
53
47
+6
A07/04
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#3
L
30-37
30
37
-7
H12/04
SLB
Cheshire Phoenix
#2
W
47-44
47
44
+3
H14/04
SLB
Plymouth City Patriots
#10
D
43-43
43
43
+0
H20/04
SLB
Leicester Riders
#6
W
47-38
47
38
+9
H28/04
SLB
80.8Avg total
42.6Scored
38.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)40.441.782.1-1.350%-
Last 30 at home (17)40.341.181.4-0.847%-
Last 30 away (13)40.542.583.0-2.154%-
Last 10 (10)42.638.280.8+4.470%-
Last 5 (5)44.041.885.8+2.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)33.444.477.8-11.020%-
vs Similar ◀ (17)41.742.484.1-0.753%-
vs Weaker (8)41.938.580.4+3.462%-
This opponent (Leicester Riders) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Leicester Riderstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Leicester Riders: 80.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers43.6 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.8 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.4 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 83.6 points a game
51%
31%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers39.321.8
55.5%
50.8%43.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.17.6
32.9%
34.7%22.8
🏀 Free throws19.414.4
74.2%
74.4%14.4
They take 62.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 23.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 38%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Sheffield Sharkstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Sheffield Sharks: 79.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀62%
🏀🏀🏀20%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.2 pts a game · 62% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers15.6 pts a game · 20% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.4 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 83.6 points a game
51%
31%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers46.324.6
53.1%
50.8%49.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers16.75.2
31.1%
34.7%15.6
🏀 Free throws18.114.4
79.6%
74.4%14.4
They take 63.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 16.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 27% of their shots are threes (league average: 38%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 04 May 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Leicester Riders
WWLLLWWLLL
Sheffield Sharks
LWLWWWLWWW
#6
League position
#4
-9.4
Net rating
+11.7
105.0
Offensive rating
111.3
114.3
Defensive rating
99.6
53.2%
Effective FG%
51.4%
54.1%
Opp. effective FG%
48.0%
17.9%
Turnover %
14.6%
22.9%
Off. rebound %
30.6%
0.31
Free-throw rate
0.29
32.9%
3-point %
31.1%
62.6%
Assist %
61.1%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence105.0 · 111.3Defence114.3 · 99.6Shooting53.2% · 51.4%3-point %32.9% · 31.1%Ball care17.9% · 14.6%Off. rebounds22.9% · 30.6%Free throws0.31 · 0.29Form (last 10/10)40% · 70%
■ Leicester Riders   ■ Sheffield Sharks
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
28/04/24ASheffield Sharks84-81
21/04/24ASurrey Scorchers94-88
19/04/24HManchester Giants89-94
04/04/24HBristol Flyers77-89
31/03/24HNewcastle Eagles91-96
29/03/24ASheffield Sharks88-85
24/03/24APlymouth City Patriots121-111 OT
22/03/24HCaledonia Gladiators90-115
10/03/24ABristol Flyers71-108
03/03/24ALondon Lions89-105
DateH/AOpponentScore
28/04/24HLeicester Riders81-84
20/04/24HPlymouth City Patriots98-92 OT
14/04/24HCheshire Phoenix92-99
12/04/24HCaledonia Gladiators69-62
07/04/24AManchester Giants99-68
01/04/24AManchester Giants87-64
29/03/24HLeicester Riders85-88
24/03/24HNewcastle Eagles91-83
15/03/24ANewcastle Eagles87-77
07/03/24HSurrey Scorchers71-62

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Leicester Riders
SLB 2023-24
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWW51%
HomeWLLLL56%
AwayLWWWW47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games371819
Win %51%56%47%
Points / game90.993.188.9
Allowed / game91.190.292.1
Point differential-0.2+2.9-3.2
Avg total182.1183.3180.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+27%33%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won38% (8)0% (2)50% (6)
Overtime %3%0%5%
Sheffield Sharks
SLB 2023-24
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWL51%
HomeLWLWL68%
AwayLLWWW33%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games371918
Win %51%68%33%
Points / game81.485.377.3
Allowed / game79.379.179.4
Point differential+2.1+6.2-2.2
Avg total160.6164.4156.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+30%37%22%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (9)33% (3)33% (6)
Overtime %14%11%17%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 London Lions3835392%93.781.5+12.2
2 Cheshire Phoenix38251366%92.587.2+5.3
3 Caledonia Gladiators38231561%86.985.1+1.7
4 Newcastle Eagles38201853%90.787.5+3.2
5 Sheffield Sharks37191851%81.479.3+2.1
6 Leicester Riders37191851%90.991.1-0.2
7 Bristol Flyers38162242%81.481.6-0.2
8 Surrey Scorchers38142437%82.086.2-4.2
9 Manchester Giants3692725%81.192.0-10.9
10 Plymouth City Patriots3672919%80.290.3-10.1
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Leicester Riders222591874
Sheffield Sharks1823191777
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