Matchup Lab
Any two Division I teams, side by side: who the model favors, by how much, and which numbers decide it.
Any two Division I teams, side by side: who the model favors, by how much, and which numbers decide it.
Neutral court · ratings from 659 games through Nov 11
9%
American University
91%
Duke
No sportsbook line exists for this pairing: books only post lines for games on the schedule, and these teams didn't meet in 2026–27. The fair moneyline above comes from the model, not a book.
The biggest statistical gaps between American University and Duke, quoted from their 2026–27 numbers. Opponent-adjusted efficiency and schedule strength stay hidden until both teams have played 8 games; until then they swing too much to mean anything.
Duke's hands vs. American University's ball security
American University turns it over on 21.0% of possessions (16th percentile); Duke averages 11.0 steals (89th percentile).
Edge: Duke
Pace clash: Duke runs, American University slows it down
Duke averages 73.5 possessions per 40 minutes; American University 65.7. Whoever sets the tempo plays its game.
Style matchup
Duke's bench scores more
Duke's reserves average 32.3 points per game; American University's 17.0.
Edge: Duke
American University has more continuity
American University's minutes go to players averaging 2.74 seasons in the program; Duke's 1.89.
Edge: American University
Duke has the size advantage
Duke's minutes-weighted height is 1.3 inches taller than American University's.
Edge: Duke
Bars show each team's percentile among all 365 Division I teams; the longer bar is better, including on defense. Bold marks the edge.
| Category | American University | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Shooting | 54th | 52nd |
| Rebounding | 26th | 61st |
| Ball security | 16th | 45th |
| Size & experience | 92nd | 93rd |
Games between them in 2026–27, then every earlier meeting we have.
American University and Duke did not play each other this season.
No common opponents this season.