Final Score: Pelicans 116 - Lakers 105
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Pelicans @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pelicans
20-10 Rating 1718
Form: WWWWL
Model Probability
22%
78%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +7.7
Lakers
27-5 Rating 1899
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pelicans Lakers
All-time wins 7 13
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average points 97.7 100.4
Last meeting 87 100

Key Season Stats

Stat Pelicans Lakers
Games played 30 32
Avg points scored 95.2 107.2
Avg points conceded 91.4 97.3
Win percentage 67% 84%
Away win % / Home win % 60% 95%