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
13%
St. Thomas-Minnesota
87%
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 St. Thomas-Minnesota 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.
St. Thomas-Minnesota is safer at the line late
St. Thomas-Minnesota shoots 83.8% on free throws; Duke 71.2%.
Edge: St. Thomas-Minnesota
Duke's bench scores more
Duke's reserves average 32.3 points per game; St. Thomas-Minnesota's 15.0.
Edge: Duke
Duke has the size advantage
Duke's minutes-weighted height is 2.8 inches taller than St. Thomas-Minnesota's.
Edge: Duke
Second chances for Duke
Duke grabs 35.4% of its misses (75th percentile); St. Thomas-Minnesota secures 66.7% of opponents' misses (33rd percentile).
Edge: Duke
Pace clash: Duke runs, St. Thomas-Minnesota slows it down
Duke averages 73.5 possessions per 40 minutes; St. Thomas-Minnesota 66.7. Whoever sets the tempo plays its game.
Style matchup
St. Thomas-Minnesota has more continuity
St. Thomas-Minnesota's minutes go to players averaging 2.40 seasons in the program; Duke's 1.89.
Edge: St. Thomas-Minnesota
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 | St. Thomas-Minnesota | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Shooting | 58th | 52nd |
| Rebounding | 18th | 59th |
| Ball security | 77th | 45th |
| Size & experience | 59th | 93rd |
Games between them in 2026–27.
St. Thomas-Minnesota and Duke did not play each other this season.
No common opponents this season.