Final Score: Pelicans 98 - Hornets 95
Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 7:00 PM ET

Pelicans @ Hornets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pelicans
6-23 Rating 1254
Form: LLLWL
Model Probability
58%
42%
Projected margin: New Orleans Pelicans +0.9
Hornets
7-22 Rating 1055
Form: LLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pelicans Hornets
All-time wins 12 5
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 96.1 87.8
Last meeting 107 99

Key Season Stats

Stat Pelicans Hornets
Games played 29 29
Avg points scored 91.4 95.6
Avg points conceded 97.6 104.8
Win percentage 21% 24%
Away win % / Home win % 21% 31%