Final Score: Pacers 87 - Rockets 80
Thursday, January 8, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Pacers @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pacers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 16 | 36 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 105.3 | 110.1 |
| Last meeting | 100 | 74 |
| Stat | Pacers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 32 | 30 |
| Avg points scored | 95.1 | 101.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 88.5 | 99.1 |
| Win percentage | 66% | 57% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 56% | 62% |
Recent Results
Pacers
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 6, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 161
80-81
vs Toronto Raptors
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: +12 · Total: 166
89-77
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: +18 · Total: 180
99-81
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: +18 · Total: 200
109-91
@ Miami Heat
Dec 28, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 191
90-101
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: +26 · Total: 188
107-81
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: -12 · Total: 170
79-91
@ Orlando Magic
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 187
95-92
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 188
98-90
vs New York Knicks
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 167
87-80
Rockets
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 6, 1998 · Margin: -30 · Total: 170
70-100
@ Toronto Raptors
Jan 5, 1998 · Margin: +24 · Total: 216
120-96
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 192
95-97
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 231
116-115
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 29, 1997 · Margin: -19 · Total: 221
101-120
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 212
111-101
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 25, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 210
103-107
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 177
83-94
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: -13 · Total: 187
87-100
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: +18 · Total: 214
116-98