Final Score: Pelicans 78 - Cavaliers 92
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Pelicans @ Cavaliers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pelicans
23-12 Rating 1712
Form: WLWLW
Model Probability
31%
69%
Projected margin: Cleveland Cavaliers +6.0
Cavaliers
30-7 Rating 1786
Form: LWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pelicans Cavaliers
All-time wins 8 9
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 93.5 91.5
Last meeting 104 92

Key Season Stats

Stat Pelicans Cavaliers
Games played 35 37
Avg points scored 96.2 101.2
Avg points conceded 92.6 89.3
Win percentage 66% 81%
Away win % / Home win % 61% 100%