Final Score: Lakers 100 - Pelicans 87
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Pelicans

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
22-5 Rating 1830
Form: WWLLW
Model Probability
49%
51%
Projected margin: New Orleans Pelicans +1.3
Pelicans
16-7 Rating 1720
Form: LWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Pelicans
All-time wins 12 7
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 100.4 98.2
Last meeting 93 86

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Pelicans
Games played 27 23
Avg points scored 107.3 96.5
Avg points conceded 97.9 91.5
Win percentage 81% 70%
Away win % / Home win % 67% 75%