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
7%
New Mexico State
93%
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 New Mexico 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 hands vs. New Mexico State's ball security
New Mexico State turns it over on 21.0% of possessions (16th percentile); Duke averages 11.0 steals (89th percentile).
Edge: Duke
New Mexico State is safer at the line late
New Mexico State shoots 87.0% on free throws; Duke 71.2%.
Edge: New Mexico State
Second chances for Duke
Duke grabs 35.4% of its misses (77th percentile); New Mexico State secures 60.5% of opponents' misses (7th percentile).
Edge: Duke
Duke has the size advantage
Duke's minutes-weighted height is 2.7 inches taller than New Mexico State's.
Edge: Duke
Duke's bench scores more
Duke's reserves average 32.3 points per game; New Mexico State's 21.5.
Edge: Duke
Pace clash: Duke runs, New Mexico State slows it down
Duke averages 73.5 possessions per 40 minutes; New Mexico State 69.3. Whoever sets the tempo plays its game.
Style matchup
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 State | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Shooting | 55th | 52nd |
| Rebounding | 24th | 61st |
| Ball security | 16th | 45th |
| Size & experience | 44th | 93rd |
Games between them in 2026–27, then every earlier meeting we have.
New Mexico State and Duke did not play each other this season.
No common opponents this season.