Final Score: Lakers 109 - Pelicans 80
Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Pelicans

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
22-11 Rating 1695
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
40%
60%
Projected margin: New Orleans Pelicans +3.2
Pelicans
23-11 Rating 1670
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Pelicans
All-time wins 9 6
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 100.0 99.2
Last meeting 104 118

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Pelicans
Games played 33 34
Avg points scored 107.5 97.7
Avg points conceded 101.4 93.5
Win percentage 67% 68%
Away win % / Home win % 60% 60%