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%
SE Louisiana
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 SE Louisiana 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. SE Louisiana's ball security
SE Louisiana turns it over on 25.0% of possessions (3rd percentile); Duke averages 11.0 steals (89th percentile).
Edge: Duke
Second chances for Duke
Duke grabs 35.4% of its misses (77th percentile); SE Louisiana secures 62.0% of opponents' misses (10th percentile).
Edge: Duke
Duke has the size advantage
Duke's minutes-weighted height is 3.1 inches taller than SE Louisiana's.
Edge: Duke
Second chances for SE Louisiana
SE Louisiana grabs 39.2% of its misses (92nd percentile); Duke secures 67.7% of opponents' misses (44th percentile).
Edge: SE Louisiana
Pace clash: Duke runs, SE Louisiana slows it down
Duke averages 73.5 possessions per 40 minutes; SE Louisiana 68.7. Whoever sets the tempo plays its game.
Style matchup
Duke is safer at the line late
Duke shoots 71.2% on free throws; SE Louisiana 65.0%.
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 | SE Louisiana | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Shooting | 25th | 52nd |
| Rebounding | 51st | 61st |
| Ball security | 3rd | 45th |
| Size & experience | 13th | 93rd |
Games between them in 2026–27, then every earlier meeting we have.
SE Louisiana and Duke did not play each other this season.
No common opponents this season.