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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 11 | 10 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 89.2 | 87.7 |
| Last meeting | 91 | 82 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Rockets
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 23, 2008 · Margin: -9 · Total: 189
90-99
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 22, 2008 · Margin: +23 · Total: 205
114-91
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 20, 2008 · Margin: +7 · Total: 211
109-102
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 19, 2008 · Margin: +11 · Total: 203
107-96
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 16, 2008 · Margin: +12 · Total: 204
108-96
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 13, 2008 · Margin: -13 · Total: 177
82-95
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 12, 2008 · Margin: +11 · Total: 227
119-108
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 9, 2008 · Margin: +8 · Total: 176
92-84
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 8, 2008 · Margin: -12 · Total: 206
97-109
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 5, 2008 · Margin: +19 · Total: 243
131-112
Pelicans
@ Orlando Magic
Dec 25, 2008 · Margin: -20 · Total: 156
68-88
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 23, 2008 · Margin: -13 · Total: 187
87-100
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 20, 2008 · Margin: +9 · Total: 189
99-90
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 17, 2008 · Margin: +7 · Total: 173
90-83
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 16, 2008 · Margin: +7 · Total: 175
91-84
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 14, 2008 · Margin: +8 · Total: 190
99-91
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 12, 2008 · Margin: -12 · Total: 176
82-94
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 10, 2008 · Margin: +16 · Total: 194
105-89
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 6, 2008 · Margin: +19 · Total: 193
106-87
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 3, 2008 · Margin: +13 · Total: 195
104-91