Final Score: Pelicans 92 - Trail Blazers 77
Friday, January 2, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Pelicans @ Trail Blazers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pelicans
19-9 Rating 1705
Form: LLWWW
Model Probability
46%
54%
Projected margin: Portland Trail Blazers +2.0
Trail Blazers
20-12 Rating 1617
Form: LWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pelicans Trail Blazers
All-time wins 11 9
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 93.5 89.8
Last meeting 86 101

Key Season Stats

Stat Pelicans Trail Blazers
Games played 28 32
Avg points scored 95.1 99.0
Avg points conceded 91.4 95.0
Win percentage 68% 62%
Away win % / Home win % 62% 80%