Northwestern vs. Duke Spread, Line, Odds and Betting Preview | Sept. 6

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Northwestern vs. Duke Spread, Line & Odds for Sept. 6

Data Skrive:

At 9:00 p.m. ET on Friday, the Northwestern Wildcats (1-0) are at home against the Duke Blue Devils (1-0).

The Wildcats are favored, but by less than a field goal (-1.5), against the Blue Devils. The over/under for this game is 37 points.

Below you can find our betting primer for this season, and discover all of our expert predictions here, too!

Spread

Northwestern -1.5 vs. Duke

Bet $20, Payout $37.24

Northwestern vs. Duke Betting Odds

  • Spread favorite: Wildcats (-1.5)
  • Moneyline: Wildcats (-126), Blue Devils (+105)
  • Total: 37 points
  • TV Channel: FOX Sports Networks
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Northwestern vs. Duke Betting Stats and Info

Northwestern vs. Duke Key Players

Northwestern Wildcats

  • Ben Bryant collected 1,807 passing yards (139 per game) with a 62.5% completion percentage last year, while throwing for 13 touchdowns with six interceptions.
  • Cam Porter ran for 651 yards on 166 carries (50.1 yards per game) and scored four touchdowns a season ago.
  • Last season Anthony Tyus III rushed for 238 yards on 50 carries (18.3 yards per game), with one rushing touchdown.
  • Last year Cam Johnson was targeted 86 times and collected 54 catches for 715 yards and six touchdowns.
  • Bryce Kirtz chipped in with 701 receiving yards on 49 grabs and five touchdowns. He was targeted 84 times, and averaged 53.9 yards per game.
  • A.J. Henning caught 45 passes for 418 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 32.2 yards per game.
  • Last season, Aidan Hubbard put up six sacks, six TFL and 27 tackles.
  • Bryce Gallagher’s 2023 campaign saw him total 120 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and one interception.
  • Jaheem Joseph picked off three passes and tacked on 20 tackles and three passes defended last season.

Duke Blue Devils

  • Last season Riley Leonard put up 1,102 passing yards (84.8 per game) while going 95-for-165 (57.6%) and throwing for three touchdowns with three interceptions. He tacked on 352 rushing yards on 58 carries and four TDs.
  • Jordan Waters took 153 carries for 819 rushing yards a season ago (63 per game) and scored 12 touchdowns.
  • Last season Jaquez Moore ran for 674 yards on 116 carries (51.8 yards per game), with six rushing touchdowns.
  • Last year Jordan Moore reeled in 62 passes for 835 yards (64.2 per game) and eight touchdowns.
  • Jalon Calhoun chipped in with 666 yards on 50 catches and four touchdowns. He was targeted 85 times, and averaged 51.2 receiving yards last year.
  • Sahmir Hagans caught 30 passes on 59 targets for 260 yards, averaging 20 receiving yards per game.
  • Last season Aeneas Peebles piled up five sacks, five TFL and 44 tackles.
  • Over the course of his 2023 campaign, Tre Freeman collected 103 tackles, three TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception.
  • Jeremiah Lewis picked off two passes and tacked on 51 tackles, two TFL, and two passes defended last season.