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
17%
Lindenwood
83%
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 Lindenwood 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 is safer at the line late
Duke shoots 71.2% on free throws; Lindenwood 52.5%.
Edge: Duke
Second chances for Duke
Duke grabs 35.4% of its misses (75th percentile); Lindenwood secures 58.9% of opponents' misses (4th percentile).
Edge: Duke
Lindenwood's bench scores more
Lindenwood's reserves average 52.1 points per game; Duke's 32.3.
Edge: Lindenwood
Duke has the size advantage
Duke's minutes-weighted height is 2.5 inches taller than Lindenwood's.
Edge: Duke
Second chances for Lindenwood
Lindenwood grabs 37.3% of its misses (85th percentile); Duke secures 67.7% of opponents' misses (43rd percentile).
Edge: Lindenwood
Duke has more continuity
Duke's minutes go to players averaging 1.89 seasons in the program; Lindenwood's 1.00.
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 | Lindenwood | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Shooting | 64th | 52nd |
| Rebounding | 45th | 59th |
| Ball security | 57th | 45th |
| Size & experience | 18th | 93rd |
Games between them in 2026–27.
Lindenwood and Duke did not play each other this season.
No common opponents this season.