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
17%
Wake Forest
83%
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 Wake Forest 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.
Second chances for Duke
Duke grabs 35.4% of its misses (75th percentile); Wake Forest secures 66.4% of opponents' misses (31st percentile).
Edge: Duke
Duke's bench scores more
Duke's reserves average 32.3 points per game; Wake Forest's 21.1.
Edge: Duke
Pace clash: Duke runs, Wake Forest slows it down
Duke averages 73.5 possessions per 40 minutes; Wake Forest 68.5. Whoever sets the tempo plays its game.
Style matchup
Duke is safer at the line late
Duke shoots 71.2% on free throws; Wake Forest 65.0%.
Edge: Duke
Duke has more continuity
Duke's minutes go to players averaging 1.89 seasons in the program; Wake Forest's 1.13.
Edge: Duke
Duke has the size advantage
Duke's minutes-weighted height is 1.1 inches taller than Wake Forest's.
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 | Wake Forest | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Shooting | 31st | 52nd |
| Rebounding | 44th | 59th |
| Ball security | 69th | 45th |
| Size & experience | 53rd | 93rd |
Games between them in 2026–27.
Wake Forest and Duke did not play each other this season.
No common opponents this season.