Final Score: Pelicans 81 - Mavericks 96
Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 7:00 PM ET

Pelicans @ Mavericks

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pelicans
2-5 Rating 1414
Form: LLLLL
Model Probability
16%
84%
Projected margin: Dallas Mavericks +9.9
Mavericks
3-5 Rating 1690
Form: WLWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pelicans Mavericks
All-time wins 13 24
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 94.5 98.5
Last meeting 89 121

Key Season Stats

Stat Pelicans Mavericks
Games played 7 8
Avg points scored 87.3 92.4
Avg points conceded 91.7 97.2
Win percentage 29% 38%
Away win % / Home win % 33% 60%