Final Score: Mavericks 83 - Pelicans 81
Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 7:00 PM ET

Mavericks @ Pelicans

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Mavericks
9-7 Rating 1733
Form: WWLLW
Model Probability
74%
26%
Projected margin: Dallas Mavericks +4.7
Pelicans
3-12 Rating 1355
Form: LLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Mavericks Pelicans
All-time wins 25 13
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 98.4 94.2
Last meeting 96 81

Key Season Stats

Stat Mavericks Pelicans
Games played 16 15
Avg points scored 92.4 86.8
Avg points conceded 88.8 91.7
Win percentage 56% 20%
Away win % / Home win % 38% 12%