Battle of Ranked Opponents: Northwestern Wildcats and Duke Blue Devils Prepare for Saturday Showdown
The Northwestern Wildcats are 1-1 on the season and the Duke Blue Devils are 2-0 overall and 1-0 in the Atlantic Coast Conference, with a recent 4-year streak of wins in the
Game outlook
The Northwestern Wildcats are 1-1 on the season and the Duke Blue Devils are 2-0 overall and 1-0 in the Atlantic Coast Conference, with a recent 4-year streak of wins in the matchup. They are set to meet on Saturday, October 17th at 3:30 p.m. ET in Durham, North Carolina for what will surely be a closely contested matchup.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 9/16/2023 @ 3:30pm EST
Where: Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium Stadium Wildcats vs Blue Devils Betting Odds Moneyline: Wildcats +650 | Blue Devils -1,040
Spread: Wildcats +18.5 (-110) | Blue Devils -18.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 48.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Duke will win straight-up is 91%.
Northwestern Wildcats
• Northwestern lost their season opener to Big Ten rival Rutgers two weeks ago by a score of 24-7. • The Wildcats bounced back last week with a 38-7 win over Texas El Paso. • The Wildcats had a 391-319 edge in total yards and 6 for 11 in third down conversions. • Quarterback Ben Bryant was 11 of 17 for 116 yards and two touchdowns. • Cam Porter ran for 90 yards, Jack Lausch ran for 53 yards and a touchdown, and Joseph Himon caught an 85 yard touchdown pass. • Northwestern is ranked 115th in power ranking with an offensive ranking of 126, defensive ranking of 83, and 1-1 (1-1 ATS) record.