Final Score: Mavericks 95 - Pelicans 90
Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 7:00 PM ET

Mavericks @ Pelicans

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Mavericks
21-8 Rating 1775
Form: LWWWL
Model Probability
76%
24%
Projected margin: Dallas Mavericks +5.3
Pelicans
12-16 Rating 1376
Form: WLLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Mavericks Pelicans
All-time wins 10 0
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 101.1 90.4
Last meeting 97 88

Key Season Stats

Stat Mavericks Pelicans
Games played 29 28
Avg points scored 99.4 90.6
Avg points conceded 94.9 94.4
Win percentage 72% 43%
Away win % / Home win % 71% 58%