Minn. Duluth enters as the clear favorite — ranked #10 nationally in overall efficiency vs. #48 for Lindenwood.
Defensively, Minn. Duluth has the advantage (DE #9 vs. #60).
Schedule context: Minn. Duluth has faced tougher competition (SOS #8) than Lindenwood (SOS #56).
Lindenwood's record has been bolstered by good fortune — their underlying efficiency ranks #48 nationally.