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
5%
Manhattan
95%
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 Manhattan 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. Manhattan's ball security
Manhattan turns it over on 19.0% of possessions (34th percentile); Duke averages 11.0 steals (89th percentile).
Edge: Duke
Duke is safer at the line late
Duke shoots 71.2% on free throws; Manhattan 59.5%.
Edge: Duke
Duke has the size advantage
Duke's minutes-weighted height is 2.3 inches taller than Manhattan's.
Edge: Duke
Second chances for Duke
Duke grabs 35.4% of its misses (77th percentile); Manhattan secures 67.5% of opponents' misses (42nd percentile).
Edge: Duke
Pace clash: Duke runs, Manhattan slows it down
Duke averages 73.5 possessions per 40 minutes; Manhattan 68.0. Whoever sets the tempo plays its game.
Style matchup
Duke has more continuity
Duke's minutes go to players averaging 1.89 seasons in the program; Manhattan's 1.09.
Edge: Duke
Bars show each team's percentile among all 345 Division I teams; the longer bar is better, including on defense. Bold marks the edge.
| Category | Manhattan | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Shooting | 11th | 51st |
| Rebounding | 43rd | 61st |
| Ball security | 34th | 46th |
| Size & experience | 25th | 94th |
Games between them in 2026–27, then every earlier meeting we have.
Manhattan and Duke did not play each other this season.
No common opponents this season.