Final Score: Pistons 96 - Pelicans 86
Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Pistons @ Pelicans

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pistons
26-5 Rating 1835
Form: WLWWL
Model Probability
78%
22%
Projected margin: Detroit Pistons +5.8
Pelicans
15-18 Rating 1408
Form: LWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pistons Pelicans
All-time wins 5 5
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 90.6 87.1
Last meeting 90 76

Key Season Stats

Stat Pistons Pelicans
Games played 31 33
Avg points scored 99.3 91.5
Avg points conceded 91.7 93.9
Win percentage 84% 45%
Away win % / Home win % 80% 62%