TCU vs Duke | NCAABB Matchup Analysis

Bobby's BetsMarch Madness

NCAABBMatchup

#9 seed

TCU

23-12

Final

58-81

#1 seed

Duke

35-3

Post-Game Review

TCU (+5.8 scoring margin) played Duke (+14.5 scoring margin). The projected total was 150 points; the actual total was 139. Duke held statistical advantages in 3 of 3 key categories.

•Duke held opponents to 67.8 PPG this season — their defensive scheme was a key factor.

•Duke dominated the boards with 40.3 RPG this season. Second-chance points were a key storyline.

Result

Duke defeated TCU 81-58 in a dominant performance.

TCU Grade

Duke Grade

TCU Grade

45%

TCUFG%

49%

DukeFG%

Duke Grade

Tournament Context

East Region — 2nd RoundBon Secours Wellness Arena

9TCU

Duke1

Adjusted Efficiency

TCU#51 Eff.

Adj. Offense114.6

Adj. Defense99.4

Duke#3 Eff.

Adj. Offense128.1

Adj. Defense92.6

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace80.3Up-Tempo

TCU+5.8Scoring Margin

Duke+14.5Scoring Margin

Offense78.3 PPG

Offense82.3 PPG

Defense72.5 Opp PPG

Defense67.8 Opp PPG

Shooting & Box Score

44.8%FG%49.0%

33.1%3P%35.1%

70.8%FT%72.4%

36.2RPG40.3

15.6APG16.9

10.9TOV10.5

Total Projection

Projected Total150.4

TCU: 73.0Duke: 77.4

No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

TCU0 advantages

3 advantagesDuke

78.3 PPG

Scoring Advantage

82.3 PPG

72.5 Opp PPG

Defensive Edge

67.8 Opp PPG

36.2 RPG

Rebounding

40.3 RPG

Statistical Comparison

TCU

STAT

Duke

78.3

PPG

82.3

72.5

Opp PPG

67.8

36.2

RPG

40.3

15.6

APG

16.9

44.8%

FG%

49.0%

33.1%

3P%

35.1%

70.8%

FT%

72.4%

7.7

SPG

7.8

4.5

BPG

3.3

10.9

TOV

10.5

TCU Recent Games

Duke

58-81

Ohio State

66-64

1-1 SU

Duke Recent Games

Lvs

UConn

72-73

Wvs

St John's

80-75

Wvs

TCU

81-58

Wvs

Siena

71-65

3-1 SU

TCU

23-12

Strengths

Strong scoring offense

Strong shot-blocking presence

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Duke

35-3

Strengths

Elite scoring offense

Efficient shooting

Dominant on the boards

Excellent ball movement

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