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 592 games through Nov 10
18%
Southern Utah
82%
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 Southern Utah 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.
Southern Utah's bench scores more
Southern Utah's reserves average 77.7 points per game; Duke's 32.3.
Edge: Southern Utah
Duke has the size advantage
Duke's minutes-weighted height is 2.3 inches taller than Southern Utah's.
Edge: Duke
Pace clash: Southern Utah runs, Duke slows it down
Southern Utah averages 78.7 possessions per 40 minutes; Duke 73.5. Whoever sets the tempo plays its game.
Style matchup
Duke has more continuity
Duke's minutes go to players averaging 1.89 seasons in the program; Southern Utah's 1.34.
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 | Southern Utah | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Shooting | 89th | 52nd |
| Rebounding | 55th | 59th |
| Ball security | 100th | 45th |
| Size & experience | 42nd | 93rd |
Games between them in 2026–27.
Southern Utah and Duke did not play each other this season.
No common opponents this season.