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 592 games through Nov 10
22%
Kentucky
78%
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 Kentucky 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.
Second chances for Duke
Duke grabs 35.4% of its misses (75th percentile); Kentucky secures 62.7% of opponents' misses (14th percentile).
Edge: Duke
Duke has more continuity
Duke's minutes go to players averaging 1.89 seasons in the program; Kentucky's 1.24.
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 | Kentucky | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Shooting | 61st | 52nd |
| Rebounding | 22nd | 59th |
| Ball security | 45th | 45th |
| Size & experience | 64th | 93rd |
Games between them in 2026–27.
Kentucky and Duke did not play each other this season.
No common opponents this season.