Final Score: Rockets 70 - Cavaliers 100
Tuesday, January 6, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 41 | 18 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 101.8 | 100.6 |
| Last meeting | 94 | 86 |
| Stat | Rockets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 29 | 30 |
| Avg points scored | 102.9 | 91.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 99.1 | 87.2 |
| Win percentage | 59% | 63% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 54% | 60% |
Recent Results
Rockets
@ Toronto Raptors
Jan 5, 1998 · Margin: +24 · Total: 216
120-96
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 192
95-97
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 231
116-115
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 29, 1997 · Margin: -19 · Total: 221
101-120
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 212
111-101
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 25, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 210
103-107
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 177
83-94
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: -13 · Total: 187
87-100
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: +18 · Total: 214
116-98
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: +27 · Total: 209
118-91
Cavaliers
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: +14 · Total: 176
95-81
@ Orlando Magic
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: +10 · Total: 152
81-71
vs Miami Heat
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: -12 · Total: 168
78-90
@ Charlotte Hornets
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 184
88-96
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: +14 · Total: 184
99-85
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 21, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 207
106-101
vs New York Knicks
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: -27 · Total: 181
77-104
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 177
83-94
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: +13 · Total: 193
103-90
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 169
84-85