Final Score: Pelicans 91 - Pistons 85
Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Pelicans @ Pistons

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pelicans
23-13 Rating 1695
Form: LWLWL
Model Probability
53%
47%
Projected margin: Detroit Pistons +0.4
Pistons
22-16 Rating 1547
Form: WLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pelicans Pistons
All-time wins 6 10
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average points 86.1 93.1
Last meeting 84 105

Key Season Stats

Stat Pelicans Pistons
Games played 36 38
Avg points scored 95.7 93.6
Avg points conceded 92.6 93.5
Win percentage 64% 58%
Away win % / Home win % 58% 67%