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%
Pepperdine
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 Pepperdine 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.
Pepperdine's bench scores more
Pepperdine's reserves average 45.8 points per game; Duke's 32.3.
Edge: Pepperdine
Duke has the size advantage
Duke's minutes-weighted height is 2.2 inches taller than Pepperdine's.
Edge: Duke
Duke has more continuity
Duke's minutes go to players averaging 1.89 seasons in the program; Pepperdine's 1.24.
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 | Pepperdine | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Shooting | 60th | 51st |
| Rebounding | 62nd | 61st |
| Ball security | 70th | 46th |
| Size & experience | 40th | 94th |
Games between them in 2026–27, then every earlier meeting we have.
Pepperdine and Duke did not play each other this season.
No common opponents this season.