I primarily run patient, and I agree on the damage limitation argument, but for a slightly different reason. Compared to the rest of my league, my defense is much stronger, while my offense is similar to weaker teams and below the other top teams. I run patient to make sure my shots count, while holding them down defensively. As a result, I usually win low scoring games.
Check out my games. In my first game, a loss to Powell Wolves, my star player took dozens of shots. This was because I sat most of my best players to make a run at the cup. After that, I still ran Patient, and things have been much more balanced.