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
Pelicans
16-8 Rating 1693
Form: WWWWL
Model Probability
31%
69%
Projected margin: Orlando Magic +5.8
Magic
22-6 Rating 1763
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pelicans Magic
All-time wins 8 8
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 93.1 92.3
Last meeting 98 97

Key Season Stats

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%