Final Score: Mavericks 90 - Pelicans 79
Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Mavericks @ Pelicans

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Mavericks
16-7 Rating 1733
Form: LWLWW
Model Probability
69%
31%
Projected margin: Dallas Mavericks +3.2
Pelicans
10-11 Rating 1414
Form: WLLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Mavericks Pelicans
All-time wins 13 0
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 99.4 88.0
Last meeting 85 73

Key Season Stats

Stat Mavericks Pelicans
Games played 23 21
Avg points scored 97.8 91.0
Avg points conceded 93.8 94.1
Win percentage 70% 48%
Away win % / Home win % 60% 56%