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 6,213 games through Mar 15
10%
New Mexico
90%
Duke
No sportsbook line exists for this pairing: books only post lines for games on the schedule, and these teams didn't meet in 2025–26. The fair moneyline above comes from the model, not a book.
Track record: fit only on games before the tournament, hero-v1 picked 49 of 67 2026 tournament games correctly (Brier score 0.160; always guessing 50/50 scores 0.250, lower is better). Probabilities assume a normal spread of outcomes with σ = 11.5 points.
The biggest statistical gaps between New Mexico and Duke, quoted from their 2025–26 numbers.
Duke is the stronger team on paper
Duke outscored opponents by 40.4 points per 100 possessions after adjusting for opponents; New Mexico by 18.3.
Edge: Duke
Strength on strength: Duke's offense vs. New Mexico's defense
Duke scores 129.2 per 100 possessions (99th percentile); New Mexico allows 99.7 (91st percentile).
Even matchup
Duke faced the tougher schedule
Duke's average opponent was 9.0 points per 100 possessions better than New Mexico's.
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 | New Mexico | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Offense | 84th | 99th |
| Defense | 91st | 100th |
| Shooting | 65th | 69th |
| Rebounding | 57th | 39th |
| Ball security | 82nd | 65th |
| Schedule | 75th | 96th |
Games between them in 2025–26.
New Mexico and Duke did not play each other this season.
No common opponents this season.