Final Score: Pelicans 68 - Magic 88
Thursday, December 25, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET
Pelicans @ Magic
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pelicans | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 93.1 | 92.3 |
| Last meeting | 98 | 97 |
| Stat | Pelicans | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 24 | 28 |
| Avg points scored | 96.1 | 101.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 91.8 | 94.6 |
| Win percentage | 67% | 79% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 64% | 80% |
Recent Results
Pelicans
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 23, 2008 · Margin: -13 · Total: 187
87-100
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 20, 2008 · Margin: +9 · Total: 189
99-90
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 17, 2008 · Margin: +7 · Total: 173
90-83
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 16, 2008 · Margin: +7 · Total: 175
91-84
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 14, 2008 · Margin: +8 · Total: 190
99-91
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 12, 2008 · Margin: -12 · Total: 176
82-94
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 10, 2008 · Margin: +16 · Total: 194
105-89
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 6, 2008 · Margin: +19 · Total: 193
106-87
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 3, 2008 · Margin: +13 · Total: 195
104-91
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 28, 2008 · Margin: -15 · Total: 187
86-101
Magic
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 22, 2008 · Margin: +32 · Total: 194
113-81
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 20, 2008 · Margin: +3 · Total: 209
106-103
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 18, 2008 · Margin: +12 · Total: 168
90-78
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 15, 2008 · Margin: +11 · Total: 207
109-98
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 13, 2008 · Margin: +9 · Total: 197
103-94
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 12, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 225
112-113
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 9, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 217
109-108
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 8, 2008 · Margin: +7 · Total: 183
95-88
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 5, 2008 · Margin: +9 · Total: 187
98-89
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 3, 2008 · Margin: +11 · Total: 189
100-89