Final Score: Pelicans 104 - Mavericks 97
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Pelicans @ Mavericks

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pelicans
22-12 Rating 1692
Form: LWLWL
Model Probability
52%
48%
Projected margin: Dallas Mavericks +0.5
Mavericks
22-16 Rating 1546
Form: WWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pelicans Mavericks
All-time wins 6 19
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 92.0 98.1
Last meeting 99 94

Key Season Stats

Stat Pelicans Mavericks
Games played 34 38
Avg points scored 96.0 99.4
Avg points conceded 92.4 97.9
Win percentage 65% 58%
Away win % / Home win % 59% 67%