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Newcastle Eagles vs Sheffield Sharks Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 27 Dec 2024
Tip-off: 19:30
Final 84-92
15-26 26-19 22-24 21-23
Position#5
Record4-2
FormWLLLL
Points / game83.8
Allowed / game81.7
vs
Position#3
Record6-3
FormWWWWL
Points / game83.7
Allowed / game79.4
United KingdomSLB· Vertu Motors Arena
Other2024-25
Meetings · Newcastle Eagles v Sheffield Sharks
16 Apr 2027
NEWC v SHEF
upcoming
18 Dec 2026
NEWC v SHEF
upcoming
17 Apr 2026
NEWC82
SHEF85
14 Nov 2025
NEWC95
SHEF99
28 Mar 2025
NEWC80
SHEF67
27 Dec 2024
NEWC84
SHEF92
27 Sep 2024
NEWC78
SHEF73
15 Mar 2024
NEWC77
SHEF87
14 Sep 2023
NEWC79
SHEF72
07 Apr 2023
NEWC71
SHEF82
03 Feb 2023
NEWC84
SHEF70
26 Nov 2021
NEWC77
SHEF86
01 Oct 2021
NEWC82
SHEF85
06 May 2021
NEWC81
SHEF81
04 May 2021
NEWC79
SHEF77
19 Feb 2021
NEWC77
SHEF89
12 Feb 2021
NEWC70
SHEF90
17 Nov 2020
NEWC97
SHEF87
27 Dec 2019
NEWC76
SHEF99
05 May 2019
NEWC93
SHEF102
12 Apr 2019
NEWC72
SHEF76
06 Apr 2018
NEWC82
SHEF58
19 Jan 2018
NEWC76
SHEF81
17 Nov 2017
NEWC100
SHEF93
18 Nov 2016
NEWC104
SHEF68
19 Feb 2016
NEWC86
SHEF84
13 Nov 2015
NEWC87
SHEF78
03 May 2015
NEWC118
SHEF78
12 Dec 2014
NEWC85
SHEF76
10 Oct 2014
NEWC95
SHEF84
04 Apr 2014
NEWC82
SHEF78
07 Feb 2014
NEWC69
SHEF59
13 Dec 2013
NEWC84
SHEF57
12 Apr 2013
NEWC85
SHEF70
18 Jan 2013
NEWC107
SHEF86
20 Jan 2012
NEWC86
SHEF67
28 Oct 2011
NEWC85
SHEF80
22 Apr 2011
NEWC76
SHEF68
18 Feb 2011
NEWC98
SHEF102
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Newcastle Eagles 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

Newcastle EaglesUnited KingdomLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormEagles
Date
Competition
Surrey 89ers
#8
W
81-77
81
77
+4
no box
H15/11
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
W
90-76
90
76
+14
no box
A17/11
SLB
Dziki Warszawa
#5
W
79-70
79
70
+9
70avg 78
A26/11
ENBL
Cheshire Phoenix
#6
W
94-88
94
88
+6
no box
H29/11
SLB
Voluntari
#1
W
84-80
84
80
+4
78avg 78
H03/12
ENBL
Leicester Riders
#1
W
95-91
95
91
+4
no box
H06/12
SLB Trophy
Valmiera Glass Via
#7
L
84-87
84
87
-3
73avg 78
A10/12
ENBL
Leicester Riders
#1
L
65-89
65
89
-24
no box
A15/12
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#8
L
87-90
87
90
-3
70avg 78
H20/12
SLB Cup
Leicester Riders
#1
L
83-83
83
83
+0
no box
A22/12
SLB Trophy
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
18-20
20-26
20-16
23-15
24-15
16-18
28-31
22-12
17-14
20-25
23-18
19-13
25-17
35-21
12-23
22-27
14-19
19-21
15-21
36-19
21-23
38-19
17-25
19-24
16-19
23-19
19-19
26-30
20-23
20-26
17-25
8-15
14-19
17-28
33-24
23-19
25-15
12-21
30-15
16-32
167.3Avg total
84.2Scored
83.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (6)83.881.7165.5+2.267%
Season at home (2)87.582.5170.0+5.0100%
Season away (4)82.081.2163.2+0.850%
Last 10 (10)84.283.1167.3+1.160%
Last 5 (5)82.888.0170.8-5.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (9)79.290.2169.4-11.022%
vs Similar (8)88.978.5167.4+10.4100%
vs Weaker (12)82.377.4159.8+4.967%
This opponent (Sheffield Sharks) is Stronger. 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
London Lions
#2
L
68-92
68
92
-24
no box
A01/11
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#7
W
102-90
102
90
+12
no box
H03/11
SLB
Leicester Riders
#1
W
82-79
82
79
+3
no box
A08/11
SLB
Cheshire Phoenix
#6
L
86-87
86
87
-1
no box
A10/11
SLB
Leicester Riders
#1
W
79-61
79
61
+18
no box
H17/11
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#4
W
80-70
80
70
+10
no box
A01/12
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
W
86-71
86
71
+15
no box
H06/12
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#8
W
93-85
93
85
+8
no box
H08/12
SLB
Reading Rockets
#11
W
84-72
84
72
+12
74avg 75
A15/12
SLB Cup
London Lions
#2
L
77-80
77
80
-3
no box
A18/12
SLB
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-18
14-28
16-21
15-25
21-27
31-16
28-17
22-30
21-22
28-24
12-19
21-14
27-16
23-24
17-23
19-24
15-22
21-10
26-16
17-13
25-17
16-22
25-9
14-22
29-15
29-17
15-18
13-21
32-26
22-20
19-24
20-15
24-24
15-9
29-15
16-24
14-25
22-18
26-21
15-16
162.4Avg total
83.7Scored
78.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (9)83.779.4163.1+4.267%
Season at home (4)90.076.8166.8+13.2100%
Season away (5)78.681.6160.2-3.040%
Last 10 (10)83.778.7162.4+5.070%
Last 5 (5)84.075.6159.6+8.480%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)81.282.7163.8-1.550%
vs Similar (13)82.381.3163.6+1.046%
vs Weaker ◀ (10)88.879.1167.9+9.780%
This opponent (Newcastle Eagles) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +1.0+1.0Q1: +1.9+1.9Q2Q2: -0.4-0.4Q2: +3.3+3.3Q3Q3: -0.3-0.3Q3: +3.0+3.0Q4Q4: +0.8+0.8Q4: -3.2-3.2
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +1.0+1.0Q1: +1.9+1.9Q2Q2: -0.4-0.4Q2: +3.3+3.3Q3Q3: -0.3-0.3Q3: +3.0+3.0Q4Q4: +0.8+0.8Q4: -3.2-3.2
Newcastle EaglesSheffield 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.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Newcastle EaglesLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Surrey 89ers
#8
L
38-46
38
46
-8
H15/11
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
W
40-33
40
33
+7
A17/11
SLB
Dziki Warszawa
#5
L
37-39
37
39
-2
A26/11
ENBL
Cheshire Phoenix
#6
W
60-38
60
38
+22
H29/11
SLB
Voluntari
#1
L
33-40
33
40
-7
H03/12
ENBL
Leicester Riders
#1
W
59-42
59
42
+17
H06/12
SLB Trophy
Valmiera Glass Via
#7
W
39-38
39
38
+1
A10/12
ENBL
Leicester Riders
#1
L
40-49
40
49
-9
A15/12
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#8
L
31-47
31
47
-16
H20/12
SLB Cup
Leicester Riders
#1
W
37-36
37
36
+1
A22/12
SLB Trophy
82.2Avg total
41.4Scored
40.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)42.441.183.5+1.443%-
Last 30 at home (14)43.141.985.0+1.143%-
Last 30 away (16)41.940.382.2+1.644%-
Last 10 (10)41.440.882.2+0.650%-
Last 5 (5)41.242.483.6-1.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (9)41.243.784.9-2.422%-
vs Similar (8)44.942.487.2+2.538%-
vs Weaker (12)42.737.880.4+4.967%-
This opponent (Sheffield Sharks) is Stronger. 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
London Lions
#2
L
37-46
37
46
-9
A01/11
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#7
W
52-43
52
43
+9
H03/11
SLB
Leicester Riders
#1
W
49-46
49
46
+3
A08/11
SLB
Cheshire Phoenix
#6
W
50-40
50
40
+10
A10/11
SLB
Leicester Riders
#1
W
36-32
36
32
+4
H17/11
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#4
W
41-39
41
39
+2
A01/12
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
W
58-32
58
32
+26
H06/12
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#8
W
54-46
54
46
+8
H08/12
SLB
Reading Rockets
#11
W
39-33
39
33
+6
A15/12
SLB Cup
London Lions
#2
L
36-43
36
43
-7
A18/12
SLB
85.2Avg total
45.2Scored
40.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)43.341.084.3+2.367%-
Last 30 at home (16)44.140.484.5+3.869%-
Last 30 away (14)42.441.784.1+0.764%-
Last 10 (10)45.240.085.2+5.280%-
Last 5 (5)45.638.684.2+7.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)41.042.583.5-1.550%-
vs Similar (13)41.342.583.8-1.254%-
vs Weaker ◀ (10)47.839.086.8+8.890%-
This opponent (Newcastle Eagles) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Newcastle Eaglestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Newcastle Eagles: 82.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers43.2 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.8 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.9 pts a game · 20% of the points
League average for comparison: 85.7 points a game
51%
32%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers47.321.6
45.7%
52.6%43.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers21.37.6
35.7%
34.9%22.8
🏀 Free throws22.916.9
73.8%
72.0%16.9
They take 68.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 21.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Sheffield Sharkstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Sheffield Sharks: 70.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀60%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers42.4 pts a game · 60% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers17.4 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws11.1 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 85.7 points a game
51%
32%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers39.121.2
54.2%
52.6%42.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers18.35.8
31.7%
34.9%17.4
🏀 Free throws13.911.1
79.9%
72.0%11.1
They take 57.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 18.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 27 Dec 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Newcastle Eagles
LLLLWWWWWW
Sheffield Sharks
LWWWWWLWWL
#5
League position
#3
+7.6
Net rating
+7.3
107.1
Offensive rating
112.3
99.5
Defensive rating
105.0
48.1%
Effective FG%
52.1%
47.5%
Opp. effective FG%
51.8%
13.1%
Turnover %
14.5%
27.9%
Off. rebound %
32.2%
0.33
Free-throw rate
0.24
35.7%
3-point %
31.7%
54.8%
Assist %
63.0%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence107.1 · 112.3Defence99.5 · 105.0Shooting48.1% · 52.1%3-point %35.7% · 31.7%Ball care13.1% · 14.5%Off. rebounds27.9% · 32.2%Free throws0.33 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)60% · 70%
■ Newcastle Eagles   ■ 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
22/12/24ALeicester Riders83-83
20/12/24HCaledonia Gladiators87-90
15/12/24ALeicester Riders65-89
10/12/24AValmiera Glass Via84-87
06/12/24HLeicester Riders95-91
03/12/24HVoluntari84-80
29/11/24HCheshire Phoenix94-88
26/11/24ADziki Warszawa79-70
17/11/24ACaledonia Gladiators90-76
15/11/24HSurrey 89ers81-77
DateH/AOpponentScore
18/12/24ALondon Lions77-80
15/12/24AReading Rockets84-72
08/12/24HSurrey 89ers93-85
06/12/24HCaledonia Gladiators86-71
01/12/24AManchester Basketball80-70
17/11/24HLeicester Riders79-61
10/11/24ACheshire Phoenix86-87
08/11/24ALeicester Riders82-79
03/11/24HBristol Flyers102-90
01/11/24ALondon Lions68-92

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Newcastle Eagles
SLB 2024-25
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWL67%
HomeWW100%
AwayWLWL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games624
Win %67%100%50%
Points / game83.887.582.0
Allowed / game81.782.581.2
Point differential+2.2+5.0+0.8
Avg total165.5170.0163.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+33%0%50%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (1)100% (1)-
Overtime %0%0%0%
Sheffield Sharks
SLB 2024-25
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWL67%
HomeWWWW100%
AwayLWLWL40%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games945
Win %67%100%40%
Points / game83.790.078.6
Allowed / game79.476.881.6
Point differential+4.2+13.2-3.0
Avg total163.1166.8160.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+44%75%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (3)-33% (3)
Overtime %0%0%0%
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 Lions97278%87.778.3+9.3
2 Leicester Riders75271%83.976.6+7.3
3 Sheffield Sharks96367%83.779.4+4.2
4 Newcastle Eagles64267%83.881.7+2.2
5 Cheshire Phoenix73443%88.691.6-3.0
6 Bristol Flyers52340%88.090.2-2.2
7 Surrey 89ers83538%81.184.8-3.6
8 Manchester Basketball72529%88.488.3+0.1
9 Caledonia Gladiators81712%73.188.9-15.8
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
Newcastle Eagles1526222184
Sheffield Sharks2619242392
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