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Sheffield Sharks vs Leicester Riders Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 16 Mar 2025
Tip-off: 16:00
Final 77-76
25-19 17-22 14-19 21-16
Position#3
Record15-5
FormWWWWL
Points / game82.6
Allowed / game76.5
vs
Position#1
Record14-5
FormWWWWL
Points / game86.2
Allowed / game78.1
United KingdomSLB· English Institute of Sport
Other2024-25
Meetings · Sheffield Sharks v Leicester Riders
21 Feb 2027
SHEF v LRI
upcoming
11 Oct 2026
SHEF85
LRI75
03 May 2026
SHEF87
LRI97
19 Apr 2026
SHEF80
LRI92
03 Apr 2026
SHEF93
LRI68
09 May 2025
SHEF85
LRI75
16 Mar 2025
SHEF77
LRI76
17 Nov 2024
SHEF79
LRI61
05 May 2024
SHEF86
LRI69
28 Apr 2024
SHEF81
LRI84
29 Mar 2024
SHEF85
LRI88
17 Nov 2023
SHEF91
LRI84
28 Apr 2023
SHEF70
LRI79
24 Mar 2023
SHEF72
LRI64
30 Oct 2022
SHEF72
LRI86
02 Jan 2022
SHEF62
LRI100
28 Nov 2021
SHEF72
LRI80
14 Feb 2021
SHEF93
LRI107
20 Nov 2020
SHEF64
LRI85
17 Apr 2020
SHEF v LRI
upcoming
01 Feb 2019
SHEF69
LRI77
04 Jan 2019
SHEF69
LRI90
05 May 2018
SHEF73
LRI86
09 Feb 2018
SHEF92
LRI98
13 Jan 2017
SHEF78
LRI82
23 Sep 2016
SHEF54
LRI85
17 Feb 2016
SHEF70
LRI74
23 Oct 2015
SHEF77
LRI96
22 Apr 2015
SHEF79
LRI68
12 Apr 2015
SHEF72
LRI80
16 Jan 2015
SHEF86
LRI89
06 Apr 2014
SHEF71
LRI60
13 Mar 2013
SHEF63
LRI85
30 Nov 2012
SHEF70
LRI90
21 Sep 2012
SHEF55
LRI71
27 Apr 2012
SHEF76
LRI92
18 Nov 2011
SHEF94
LRI99
11 Mar 2011
SHEF76
LRI64
04 Mar 2011
SHEF86
LRI79
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Sheffield SharksUnited KingdomLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSharks
Date
Competition
Cheshire Phoenix
#6
W
87-85
87
85
+2
no box
H24/01
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#4
W
83-75
83
75
+8
no box
H31/01
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#7
W
88-64
88
64
+24
76avg 80
A07/02
SLB Cup
Bristol Flyers
#7
W
66-63
66
63
+3
58avg 80
H09/02
SLB Cup
Manchester Basketball
#4
W
93-74
93
74
+19
no box
H12/02
SLB
Cheshire Phoenix
#6
W
87-65
87
65
+22
no box
A16/02
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#7
W
74-67
74
67
+7
no box
A01/03
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#2
W
105-97
105
97
+8
97avg 80
H09/03
SLB Cup
Cheshire Phoenix
#6
W
101-82
101
82
+19
no box
H12/03
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#8
L
65-69
65
69
-4
no box
A15/03
SLB
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-15
32-24
20-15
15-31
16-11
32-22
14-24
21-18
24-21
31-17
17-13
16-13
13-19
20-21
19-10
14-13
18-17
18-19
20-18
37-20
19-25
15-20
26-14
27-6
16-24
16-18
25-10
17-15
23-23
26-28
32-21
24-25
24-25
20-26
20-17
37-14
15-13
25-13
10-19
15-24
159.0Avg total
84.9Scored
74.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (20)82.676.5159.1+6.175%
Season at home (9)89.677.8167.3+11.8100%
Season away (11)76.975.5152.4+1.555%
Last 10 (10)84.974.1159.0+10.890%
Last 5 (5)86.476.0162.4+10.480%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (4)76.578.0154.5-1.550%
vs Similar (4)88.079.2167.2+8.875%
vs Weaker (21)83.976.5160.4+7.481%
This opponent (Leicester Riders) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Leicester RidersUnited KingdomLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormRiders
Date
Competition
London Lions
#2
L
71-91
71
91
-20
no box
A19/01
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#6
W
85-77
85
77
+8
77avg 84
A22/01
SLB Cup
Bristol Flyers
#7
W
94-59
94
59
+35
no box
H31/01
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#2
L
93-93
93
93
+0
86avg 84
A07/02
SLB Cup
Surrey 89ers
#2
L
86-90
86
90
-4
80avg 84
H09/02
SLB Cup
Cheshire Phoenix
#6
W
110-87
110
87
+23
no box
H13/02
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#4
W
87-74
87
74
+13
no box
A16/02
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#8
W
91-81
91
81
+10
no box
H28/02
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#7
W
74-63
74
63
+11
no box
A07/03
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#4
L
93-100
93
100
-7
no box
A11/03
SLB
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
19-20
14-29
26-16
12-26
24-23
23-19
19-14
19-21
23-15
24-14
26-16
21-14
19-31
26-17
27-25
21-20
23-19
25-36
22-19
16-16
27-25
34-23
33-23
16-16
32-27
17-13
22-24
16-10
22-24
23-18
19-22
27-17
21-19
19-13
26-21
8-10
19-33
22-17
21-21
31-29
169.9Avg total
88.4Scored
81.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (19)86.278.1164.3+8.274%
Season at home (10)90.375.9166.2+14.490%
Season away (9)81.780.4162.1+1.256%
Last 10 (10)88.481.5169.9+6.960%
Last 5 (5)91.081.0172.0+10.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (2)77.583.0160.5-5.550%
vs Weaker ◀ (27)87.779.1166.7+8.670%
This opponent (Sheffield Sharks) 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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -0.5-0.5Q1: -0.7-0.7Q2Q2: +2.7+2.7Q2: +2.8+2.8Q3Q3: +4.2+4.2Q3: +4.0+4.0Q4Q4: +4.4+4.4Q4: +0.8+0.8
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -0.5-0.5Q1: -0.7-0.7Q2Q2: +2.7+2.7Q2: +2.8+2.8Q3Q3: +4.2+4.2Q3: +4.0+4.0Q4Q4: +4.4+4.4Q4: +0.8+0.8
Sheffield SharksLeicester Riders
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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Sheffield SharksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Cheshire Phoenix
#6
W
52-39
52
39
+13
H24/01
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#4
W
48-33
48
33
+15
H31/01
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#7
W
55-38
55
38
+17
A07/02
SLB Cup
Bristol Flyers
#7
L
33-40
33
40
-7
H09/02
SLB Cup
Manchester Basketball
#4
D
36-36
36
36
+0
H12/02
SLB
Cheshire Phoenix
#6
L
34-45
34
45
-11
A16/02
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#7
L
32-42
32
42
-10
A01/03
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#2
L
49-51
49
51
-2
H09/03
SLB Cup
Cheshire Phoenix
#6
L
44-51
44
51
-7
H12/03
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#8
W
40-26
40
26
+14
A15/03
SLB
82.4Avg total
42.3Scored
40.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)42.839.882.7+3.060%-
Last 30 at home (15)45.140.585.7+4.653%-
Last 30 away (15)40.539.179.7+1.467%-
Last 10 (10)42.340.182.4+2.240%-
Last 5 (5)39.843.082.8-3.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (4)39.541.881.2-2.250%-
vs Similar (4)42.041.283.2+0.850%-
vs Weaker (21)43.839.583.3+4.362%-
This opponent (Leicester Riders) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Leicester RidersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
London Lions
#2
L
33-49
33
49
-16
A19/01
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#6
W
47-42
47
42
+5
A22/01
SLB Cup
Bristol Flyers
#7
W
47-29
47
29
+18
H31/01
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#2
L
45-48
45
48
-3
A07/02
SLB Cup
Surrey 89ers
#2
L
48-55
48
55
-7
H09/02
SLB Cup
Cheshire Phoenix
#6
W
61-48
61
48
+13
H13/02
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#4
W
49-40
49
40
+9
A16/02
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#8
W
45-42
45
42
+3
H28/02
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#7
W
40-32
40
32
+8
A07/03
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#4
L
41-50
41
50
-9
A11/03
SLB
89.1Avg total
45.6Scored
43.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)45.340.986.2+4.463%-
Last 30 at home (14)46.440.987.4+5.564%-
Last 30 away (16)44.440.985.2+3.562%-
Last 10 (10)45.643.589.1+2.160%-
Last 5 (5)47.242.489.6+4.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (2)39.047.586.5-8.50%-
vs Weaker ◀ (27)45.140.785.8+4.467%-
This opponent (Sheffield Sharks) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Sheffield Sharkstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Sheffield Sharks: 70.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers38.4 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers21.6 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws10.7 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 85.6 points a game
51%
32%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers36.419.2
52.7%
52.6%38.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers20.77.2
34.8%
34.8%21.6
🏀 Free throws12.910.7
82.9%
71.9%10.7
They take 57.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 20.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Leicester Riderstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Leicester Riders: 81.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers42.4 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.4 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws12.7 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 85.6 points a game
51%
32%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers37.721.2
56.2%
52.6%42.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.68.8
33.1%
34.8%26.4
🏀 Free throws17.512.7
72.6%
71.9%12.7
They take 64.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% 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 16 Mar 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Sheffield Sharks
LWWWWWWWWW
Leicester Riders
LWWWWLLWWL
#3
League position
#1
+9.5
Net rating
+6.7
112.0
Offensive rating
111.5
102.5
Defensive rating
104.8
52.5%
Effective FG%
53.5%
50.9%
Opp. effective FG%
49.1%
15.0%
Turnover %
15.4%
30.3%
Off. rebound %
27.7%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.27
34.8%
3-point %
33.1%
56.4%
Assist %
61.7%
90%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence112.0 · 111.5Defence102.5 · 104.8Shooting52.5% · 53.5%3-point %34.8% · 33.1%Ball care15.0% · 15.4%Off. rebounds30.3% · 27.7%Free throws0.23 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)90% · 60%
■ Sheffield Sharks   ■ Leicester Riders
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
15/03/25ASurrey 89ers65-69
12/03/25HCheshire Phoenix101-82
09/03/25HSurrey 89ers105-97
01/03/25ABristol Flyers74-67
16/02/25ACheshire Phoenix87-65
12/02/25HManchester Basketball93-74
09/02/25HBristol Flyers66-63
07/02/25ABristol Flyers88-64
31/01/25HManchester Basketball83-75
24/01/25HCheshire Phoenix87-85
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/03/25AManchester Basketball93-100
07/03/25ABristol Flyers74-63
28/02/25HSurrey 89ers91-81
16/02/25AManchester Basketball87-74
13/02/25HCheshire Phoenix110-87
09/02/25HSurrey 89ers86-90
07/02/25ASurrey 89ers93-93
31/01/25HBristol Flyers94-59
22/01/25AManchester Basketball85-77
19/01/25ALondon Lions71-91

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Sheffield Sharks
SLB 2024-25
Recent: 9 Wins / 1 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWL75%
HomeWWWWW100%
AwayLWWWL55%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games20911
Win %75%100%55%
Points / game82.689.676.9
Allowed / game76.577.875.5
Point differential+6.1+11.8+1.5
Avg total159.1167.3152.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+35%56%18%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (8)100% (2)33% (6)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Leicester Riders
SLB 2024-25
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWL74%
HomeWWWWW90%
AwayLLWWL56%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games19109
Win %74%90%56%
Points / game86.290.381.7
Allowed / game78.175.980.4
Point differential+8.2+14.4+1.2
Avg total164.3166.2162.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+58%70%44%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (3)0% (1)50% (2)
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 Lions2319483%87.075.8+11.1
2 Sheffield Sharks2015575%82.676.5+6.1
3 Leicester Riders1914574%86.278.1+8.2
4 Newcastle Eagles21101148%83.585.6-2.1
5 Cheshire Phoenix2291341%89.595.2-5.7
6 Manchester Basketball2181338%84.387.6-3.3
7 Surrey 89ers1971237%79.881.3-1.5
8 Bristol Flyers1761135%80.383.5-3.2
9 Caledonia Gladiators2031715%75.786.2-10.5
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
Sheffield Sharks2517142177
Leicester Riders1922191676
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