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
8%
Long Beach State
92%
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 Long Beach State 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 bench scores more
Duke's reserves average 32.3 points per game; Long Beach State's 17.0.
Edge: Duke
Pace clash: Duke runs, Long Beach State slows it down
Duke averages 73.5 possessions per 40 minutes; Long Beach State 66.0. Whoever sets the tempo plays its game.
Style matchup
Duke has the size advantage
Duke's minutes-weighted height is 1.9 inches taller than Long Beach State's.
Edge: Duke
Duke has more continuity
Duke's minutes go to players averaging 1.89 seasons in the program; Long Beach State's 1.09.
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 | Long Beach State | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Shooting | 31st | 52nd |
| Rebounding | 35th | 61st |
| Ball security | 69th | 45th |
| Size & experience | 36th | 93rd |
Games between them in 2026–27, then every earlier meeting we have.
Long Beach State and Duke did not play each other this season.
No common opponents this season.