Final Score: Mavericks 94 - Rockets 97
Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Mavericks @ Rockets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Mavericks
22-9 Rating 1717
Form: LWLWW
Model Probability
42%
58%
Projected margin: Houston Rockets +3.1
Rockets
19-13 Rating 1672
Form: WLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Mavericks Rockets
All-time wins 73 81
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 102.6 103.7
Last meeting 108 116

Key Season Stats

Stat Mavericks Rockets
Games played 31 32
Avg points scored 101.2 100.6
Avg points conceded 96.5 99.7
Win percentage 71% 59%
Away win % / Home win % 73% 69%