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
12%
Mercer
88%
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 Mercer 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 has the size advantage
Duke's minutes-weighted height is 2.6 inches taller than Mercer's.
Edge: Duke
Second chances for Duke
Duke grabs 35.4% of its misses (77th percentile); Mercer secures 66.9% of opponents' misses (35th percentile).
Edge: Duke
Second chances for Mercer
Mercer grabs 36.0% of its misses (80th percentile); Duke secures 67.7% of opponents' misses (44th percentile).
Edge: Mercer
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 | Mercer | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Shooting | 35th | 52nd |
| Rebounding | 58th | 61st |
| Ball security | 45th | 45th |
| Size & experience | 45th | 93rd |
Games between them in 2026–27, then every earlier meeting we have.
Mercer and Duke did not play each other this season.
Mercer leads 1–0 since 2013–14.
No common opponents this season.