Final Score: Rockets 79 - Pelicans 88
Friday, December 26, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET

Rockets @ Pelicans

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rockets
19-10 Rating 1708
Form: WWWWL
Model Probability
41%
59%
Projected margin: New Orleans Pelicans +3.1
Pelicans
16-9 Rating 1674
Form: WWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rockets Pelicans
All-time wins 11 10
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 89.2 87.7
Last meeting 91 82

Key Season Stats

Stat Rockets Pelicans
Games played 29 25
Avg points scored 98.3 95.0
Avg points conceded 94.0 91.7
Win percentage 66% 64%
Away win % / Home win % 59% 69%