Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview

The Irish have been on a pretty rough run for most of the year, but they’ve played better lately to their credit. Notre Dame went 7-5 over their first 12 outings, taking losses to Elon, Rutgers, Houston, Creighton and Georgia during that time. losses to Georgia Tech, North Carolina, NC State, Duke, Syracuse, Miami, Florida State, Virginia Tech, Louisville SMU, Clemson and Wake Forest came after that, mixed with wins over Boston College, Virginia, Georgia Tech, Boston College again and Pittsburgh. Since then it’s been three straight wins for the Irish. Those have come courtesy of Stanford, California and Pittsburgh. In total that gives the Irish a 15-17 overall run across 32 games overall this year.

On Tuesday versus Pitt, the Irish went into the second half with a three-point lead. Notre Dame managed to hang on after a 32-30 deficit from there and won 55-54. Tops in scoring was Tae Davis with his 11 points and five rebounds in 34 minutes of work.

North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Preview

Over on the Tar Heels’ side, they’ve had a couple of sketchy spots in the record column so far—specifically in November and January—but overall they’re looking pretty good. North Carolina lost just one of their first five games (versus Kansas), then fell to Auburn, Michigan State and Alabama in the next trio. A 4-2 run came next with losses to Florida and Louisville among wins over Georgia Tech, La Salle, UCLA and Campbell, then wins over Notre Dame, SMU, NC State and Cal. North Carolina would fall to Stanford, Wake Forest, Pitt, Duke and Clemson over the next seven, then took wins over Syracuse, NC State, Virginia, Florida State, Miami and Virginia Tech before another loss to Duke. In total that gives the Tar Heels a 20-12 overall run across 32 games so far this year.

In the Duke matchup over the weekend, the Tar Heels came out of the break with a one-point deficit 43-42. North Carolina didn’t get any closer from there on a 39-27 run and took the loss in the end 82-69. Topping the scorers in the home defeat was RJ Davis with 20 points, three rebounds, three assists and a steal. Ven-Allen Lubin added 11 points with six rebounds, one steal and one block off the bench in 29 minutes. Ian Jackson chipped in eight bench points with one assist and one steal as well.

Why the North Carolina Tar Heels will win

• North Carolina has won 17 of its last 18 day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Notre Dame has lost four of its last five games played at neutral venues.
• North Carolina has won the first half in each of its last 15 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win

• Notre Dame has won five of its last six Conference Tournament day games.
• North Carolina has lost three of its last four games played at neutral venues.
• North Carolina has lost the first half in each of its last five games played at neutral venues.

Total Points Facts

• Each of North Carolina’s last nine games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 150+ points.
• Six of Notre Dame’s last seven day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• North Carolina ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (29.1).
• North Carolina ranks T24th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (81.7).
• Notre Dame ranks T357th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (1.7).

North Carolina vs Notre Dame Prediction

I’ll lean toward the Tar Heels. UNC needs a good bounce-back performance here after looking pretty limp against a great Duke team over the weekend, though. North Carolina shot just 39.1 percent from the field in that one with a 39-26 rebounding deficit and 56.4 percent shooting allowed on the other side. The good news is that the Tar Heels hit 10-of-11 free throws (90.9 percent) and had just six turnovers. The loss halts a six-game win streak for UNC, who had scored 81 or more points in each of those wins—and 91 or more in four of them.

These teams have met once this year, all the way back on January 4 in a 74-73 road win for the Tar Heels. North Carolina shot very well (52.9 percent) from the field in that one but also hit a tepid 28.6 percent (6-of-21) from 3-point range and had 13 turnovers for 10 Notre Dame points. The Tar Heels will face an Irish team that’s won three straight in the the rematch on Wednesday, but I think UNC will take care of business overall.

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Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Panthers (17-14, 13-17-1 ATS) have been in terrible form since early January as they lost 12 and won just five games. Those defeats came in four-game runs; the most recent four-game skid started with a loss to Notre Dame. Still, the Panthers did close the regular season with a home victory over Boston College. Pittsburgh ended in 10th place in the ACC Standings with teh same record as Florida State, Virginia, Notre Dame, and Virginia Tech.

Pittsburgh averages 76.6 PPG (110th) and allows 71.4 PPG (163rd). The Pirates are 324th in rebounds (33.5) and 218th in assists (13.5). Jaland Lowe leads the team with 16.8 PPG, 4.2 RPG, a team-high 5.5 APG, and a team-high 1.8 SPG. Ishmael Leggett follows him with 16.1 PPG, a team-high 5.9 RPG, 2.6 APG, and 1.7 SPG, while Cameron Corhen chips in 11.0 PPG and 5.3 RPG.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (14-17, 13-16-2 ATS) have been also struggling in 2025 but still were a bit better than Pittsburgh when it comes to form. After losing to Clemson and Wake Forest on the road, the Fighting Irish concluded the regular season with a pair of home victories over Stanford and California. That win against Cal will be remembered for some time as the Irish won after four overtimes! Notre Dame took the No. 12 seed for the ACC tournament.

Notre Dame is averaging 73.7 PPG (197th) and is allowing 73.0 PPG (214th). The Fighting Irish are getting 35.1 RPG (224th) and dish out 11.6 APG (370th). Markus Burton is the team’s top performer with 22.2 PPG, 3.5 RPG, a team-high 3.1 APG, and a team-high 1.5 SPG. Tae Davis has 15.4 PPG and 5.4 RPG, while Braeden Shrewsberry contributes 14.0 PPG and 3.0 RPG.

Why Pittsburgh will beat Notre Dame

• Notre Dame has lost each of its last four games after coming off overtime.
• Pittsburgh has won six of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• Pittsburgh has won the first half in four of its last five games played at neutral venues.

Why Notre Dame will beat Pittsburgh

• Pittsburgh has lost four of its last five games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Notre Dame has won four of its last five day games against Pittsburgh.
• Notre Dame has won the first half in three of its last four day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Eighteen of Pittsburgh’s last 20 day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 139+ points.
• Six of Notre Dame’s last seven day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 146+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Pittsburgh ranks T29th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.9).
• Pittsburgh ranks 36th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (13.0%).

Notre Dame vs Pittsburgh Prediction

Notre Dame won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the one they played this season when it was 76-72 at Notre Dame. I cannot choose a winner of this game as I do expect a tight clash with many lead changes and an exciting finish. I do think we will have 70+ points from each time. The last five H2H duels went Over. Notre Dame has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of its last 33 games, while the Fighting Irish have hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their previous 33 games. I am going with Over in this one as well.

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California Golden Bears Betting Preview

The Golden Bears have a couple of good runs in the books so far this year. Outside of that however, it’s been a rough season. California opened on a 6-1 record with a lone loss to Vanderbilt in that time. Losses to Missouri, Stanford Cornell, San Diego State, Pittsburgh, Clemson, Virginia Tech and North Carolina (with wins over Northwestern State and Virginia) came in the next 10 games, though. Cal would hit a 4-2 run over the next half dozen with wins over NC State, Florida State, Miami and NC State again alongside losses to SMU and Syracuse. Since then it’s been a lone win over Boston College among losses to Wake Forest, Duke, Georgia Tech, Stanford, SMU and Louisville. In total across 30 games so far that gives the Golden Bears a sketchy 13-17 record overall.

In the Louisville road matchup on Wednesday, the Golden Bears came out of halftime with a 41-26 deficit. California didn’t end up getting any closer on a 44-42 second half and took the eventual loss 85-68 in the end. Topping the scorers during the losing effort was Jovan Blackshear with 22 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Jeremiah Wilkinson added 11 points with two rebounds, one assist and one steal as the only other player on the team to reach double-figures. Mady Sissoko chipped in eight points with 13 rebounds, and DJ Campbell led the bench players with six points, two rebounds and two steals.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview

Over on the Notre Dame side, they’ve had similar outcomes so far this year with a couple of decent runs plagued otherwise by futility. The Fighting Irish won their first four before losses to Elon, Rutgers, Houston, Creighton and Georgia. After wins over Syracuse, Dartmouth and Le Moyne in the next trio, the Irish lost to Georgia Tech, North Carolina, NC State and Duke over the next quartet. A 3-4 run came next with wins over Boston College, Virginia and Georgia Tech among losses to Syracuse, Miami, Florida State and Virginia Tech. Since then it’s been a 3-4 run again with wins over Boston College, Pitt and Stanford among losses to Louisville, SMU, Clemson and Wake Forest. In total the Irish have a 13-17 overall record this year as well.

Matched up against Stanford in their Wednesday home game, the Irish held a 24-21 deficit by the end of the first half. Notre Dame got better from there on a 35-30 second-half run though, taking the comeback win 56-54 in the end. The team’s only double-digit scorer was Markus Burton with 24 points, seven rebounds, one assist and one steal. Tae Davis got close with nine points, eight rebounds, four assists and one steal. Tops off the bench was Matt Allocco with seven points and seven rebounds in 25 minutes of work.

Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win

• California has lost seven of its last eight road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• The home team has won each of Notre Dame’s last four games.
• California has lost the first half in seven of its last eight road games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Why the California Golden Bears will win

• Notre Dame has lost each of its last four games following a home win.
• Notre Dame has lost the first half in three of its last four home games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Notre Dame vs California Prediction

I’ll lean toward Notre Dame here, but it’s a coin flip. The Irish took out a pretty good Stanford team in their latest matchup despite hitting just 35.4 percent from the field and 15-of-25 (60 percent) from the line. Notre Dame held the Cardinal to just 33.3 percent shooting on the other side in a defense-heavy matchup. The 56 points were the lowest since scoring just 48 in a road loss to Georgia back on December 3, but it was a much-needed win.

As for California, they’re coming off a bad loss to Louisville with just 29.6 percent shooting from the field. The Bears did pretty well otherwise, but they’ve now given up 71 or more points in three straight games. Notre Dame should be in control at home here, however I’m probably staying away.

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Stanford Cardinal Betting Preview

The Stanford Cardinal (19-10, 14-15 ATS) went through a bad run of results during which they suffered four losses in five games. Stanford spent the last three games at home and managed to win all three against California, Boston College, and SMU. Stanford is 7th in the ACC Standings, five games ahead of Notre Dame and 6.5 games behind the leader Duke.

Stanford is averaging 74.3 PPG (181st) and is allowing 70.9 PPG (149th). The Huskies are getting 34.5 RPG (256th) and dish out 14.0 APG (176th). Maxime Raynaud is the team’s top scorer with 20.2 PPG, a team-high 10.9 RPG, 1.0 SPG, and a team-high 1.2 BPG. Oziyah Sellers adds 13.9 PPG and 2.8 RPG, while Jaylen Blakes contributes 13.2 PPG, 3.0 RPG, a team-high 4.7 APG, and a team-high 1.8 SPG.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (12-17, 12-15-2 ATS) are struggling at the moment after losing seven of the previous nine games. Although they snapped a three-game losing skid with a win over Boston College, the Irish then lost four of five games, losing to Louisville, SMU, Clemson, and Wake Forest. The previous two came on the road, and Notre Dame will now finish the regular season with a pair of home games. Notre Dame is 14th in the ACC Standings, with the same record as California and even 11.5 games behind the No. 1 seed Duke.

Notre Dame averages 73.0 PPG (217th) and allows 72.3 PPG (195th). The Fighting Irish are 261st in rebounds (34.5) and 364th in assists (11.8). Markus Burton leads the team with 21.1 PPG, 3.4 RPG, a team-high 3.1 APG, and a team-high 1.5 SPG. Tae Davis follows him with 15.8 PPG and 5.4 RPG, while Braeden Shrewsberry contributes 14.0 PPG and 3.0 RPG.

Why Stanford will beat Notre Dame

• Notre Dame has lost each of its last four night games.
• Stanford has won four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Notre Dame has lost the first half in five of its last six night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Why Notre Dame will beat Stanford

• The home team has won each of Stanford’s last six games.
• Stanford has lost each of its last four road night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Stanford’s last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Ten of Notre Dame’s last 11 night games against Conference opponents at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
• Eight of Stanford’s last nine road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 143+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Notre Dame ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (1.7).
• Notre Dame ranks 40th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (31.7).
• Stanford ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (78.9%).
• Stanford ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (10.1).

Notre Dame vs Stanford Prediction

I am leaning toward Stanford in this one, but the Cardinal’s road record this year is not good and keeps me away from betting on the winner. Notre Dame’s defense is struggling lately; the Irish allowed 74+ points in five of the previous six games, and considering how Stanford plays at the moment, I believe the Cardinal can go for 75+ here. Notre Dame has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of its last 17 games at home, while Stanford has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of its last 11 away games. I am going with Over.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat Pitt, lost to Clemson, and they play Stanford and Cal next. Notre Dame need a win after losing six of its last eight games.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are averaging 73.1 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 72.3 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Markus Burton is averaging 20.8 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Tae Davis is averaging 15.8 points and 5.4 rebounds. Braeden Shrewsberry is the third double-digit scorer and Matt Allocco is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 74.9 percent from the free throw line. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.1 rebounds per game.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Preview

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons lost to NC State and Virginia, and they play Duke and Georgia Tech next. Wake Forest has seen three of its nine losses come in its last four games.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are averaging 70.9 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 68 points on 40.2 percent shooting. Hunter Sallis is averaging 18.6 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Cameron Hildreth is averaging 15 points and 3.8 rebounds. Tre’Von Spillers is the third double-digit scorer and Efton Reid III is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are shooting 28.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free throw line. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are allowing 30.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30 rebounds per game.

Wake Forest vs Notre Dame Injury Report

Wake Forest will be without Marqus Marion, Vincent Ricchiuti, Mason Hagedorn, and Will Underwood. Braeden Shrewsberry and Matt Allocco are questionable for Notre Dame.

Wake Forest vs Notre Dame Prediction

Notre Dame has been a mess all season long and has games recently where it can’t defend whatsoever. Notre Dame is also 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games. Wake Forest has issues as well, but it is 11-3 SU at home this season and has won four of the last five games against Notre Dame, beating Irish teams that were better than this one. The team that’s won eight of the last 10 games between Wake Forest and Notre Dame have covered those games. Give me Wake Forest and the chalk on Saturday afternoon.

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Matchup History

These two teams have not met this season, but on March 2^nd, 2024, Notre Dame picked up a 69-62 win over Clemson to make it four wins in the last five head-to-head meetings for Notre Dame in this matchup.

Notre Dame Recap

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish come into this game looking to add on to their 76-72 win over Pitt last time out to improve to 12-15 on the year. After this game, Notre Dame will head on the road for a game against Wake Forest.

Irish Looking To Build Some Momentum

Markus Burton has logged 20.3 PPG with 3.4 RPG and 3 APG in 20 games played so far this season, while Tae Davis has 15.8 PPG with 5.4 RPG. Braeden Shrewsberry has 14 PPG with 3 RPG to round out the group of double-digit scorers for Notre Dame so far this season. Matt Allocco has 9 PPG with 4.4 RPG and 3 APG and Kebba Njie also has 6.3 PPG with a team-high 6.2 RPG to lead Notre Dame in rebounding as well this season. As a team, Notre Dame is averaging 73.3 PPG on 45.7% shooting from the field, 36.2% from behind the arc, and 74.3% from the charity stripe this season.

Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win

• The road team has won four of Notre Dame’s last five games.

Clemson Recap

The Clemson Tigers come into this game looking to add on to their 79-69 win over SMU last time out to improve to 22-5 on the year. After this game, Clemson will head on the road for a game against Virginia.

Tigers Win Four In A Row

Chase Hunter leads Clemson in scoring with a team-high 17 PPG with 3 RPG and 2.5 APG while Viktor Lakhin has 11.2 PPG with 6.1 RPG. Ian Schieffelin has 12.4 PPG with a team-high 9.4 RPG and 3.2 APG to lead the Tigers in rebounding. Jaeden Zackary also has 10.9 PPG with a team-high 3.4 APG to lead Clemson in assists, while also capping off the trio of double-digit scorers for Clemson so far this season. Chauncey Wiggins also has 9.2 PPG with 3 RPG as well this season. As a team, Clemson is averaging 77.5 PPG on 46.9% shooting from the field, 38.8% from three, and 76.9% from the foul line this season.

Why the Clemson Tigers will win

• Notre Dame has lost each of its last eight games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Clemson has won 23 of its last 24 Wednesday games at Littlejohn Coliseum.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Clemson’s last six night games against Conference opponents at Littlejohn Coliseum has produced a total of 148+ points.
• Ten of Notre Dame’s last 11 road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.

Notre Dame vs. Clemson Prediction

I’m on Clemson in this game. I’m just out on Notre Dame as a whole, as I think the Irish are a sunken ship that’s just playing out the string at this point. Clemson hasn’t had a lot go wrong in a lot of their recent games, and I think that they’re the better team by a fair margin in this game. This to me feels like a game where Clemson steadily pulls away over the course of the second half for a win and cover in this one, so give me Clemson laying the points here.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 11-15 (5-10) this year after they lost to SMU by a score of 97-73 in their last game. Notre Dame trailed 50-25 at halftime, but they did score 48 points in the second half in the loss. The Fighting Irish shot 41.8% from the field, 32.3% on three pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. Braeden Shrewsberry led Notre Dame with 21 points and two rebounds, while Tae Davis added 13 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that loss, the Fighting Irish lost to Louisville by a score of 75-60, but did beat Boston College by a score of 97-94 before that. Notre Dame has lost five of their last six games and they are currently tied for 13th in the ACC standings with a 5-10 record. Notre Dame has scored 73.2 points per game and they have allowed 71.9 points against per game, while also averaging 34.9 rebounds and 11.9 assists per game this season. Markus Burton is averaging 20.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, while Tae Davis is averaging 15.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game this year. Notre Dame is shooting 45.4% from the field, 74% on free throws, and 36.2% on three pointers this season. 

Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Panthers are 16-10 (7-8) this season after they defeated Syracuse by a score of 80-69 in their last game. Pittsburgh trailed 41-34 at halftime, but they outscored Syracuse by a score of 46-28 in the second half for the win. The Panthers shot 48.1% from the field, 43.5% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Ishmael Leggett led Pittsburgh with 19 points and seven rebounds, while Zack Austin added 19 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Panthers defeated Miami by a score of 74-65, but lost to SMU by a score of 83-63 before that. Pittsburgh has lost four of their last six games and they are currently tied for eighth in the ACC standings with a 7-8 record. Pittsburgh has scored 77.3 points per game and they have allowed 71 points against per game, while also averaging 33.8 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game this season. Jaland Lowe is averaging 16.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game, while Ishmael Leggett is averaging 16.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game this year. Pittsburgh is shooting 45.8% from the field, 78.9% on free throws, and 35.6% on three pointers this season. 

Why Pittsburgh will beat Notre Dame

• Pittsburgh has won each of its last eight games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Notre Dame has lost each of its last five day games.
• Notre Dame has lost the first half in four of its last five games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Notre Dame vs Pittsburgh Prediction 

Pittsburgh comes into this matchup trying to stay in the NCAA Tournament picture and they cannot afford a loss in this game, but they will be on the road. The Panthers have won two games in a row, but they are just 1-5 in their last six road games. Notre Dame has lost five of their last six games and they are coming off of a blowout loss against SMU earlier this week. The Fighting Irish have been pretty low scoring in recent weeks and I just don’t trust them, even with the home court advantage. I know Pittsburgh has struggled away from home, but I am taking them here. 

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 11-14 (5-9) this year after they lost to Louisville by a score of 75-60 in their last game. Notre Dame trailed 35-28 at halftime and allowed 40 more points in the second half in the loss. The Fighting Irish shot 36.4% from the field, 27.3% on three-pointers, and 87.5% on free throws in the game. Markus Burton led Notre Dame with 22 points and four assists, while Tae Davis added 15 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Fighting Irish defeated Boston College by a score of 97-94 but did lose to Virginia Tech by a score of 65-63 before that. Notre Dame has lost four of their last five games and they are currently 13th in the ACC standings with a 5-9 record. Notre Dame has scored 73.2 points per game and they have allowed 70.9 points per game, while also averaging 35.5 rebounds and 11.8 assists per game this season. Markus Burton is averaging 21.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, while Tae Davis is averaging 15.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game this year. Notre Dame is shooting 45.5% from the field, 74.4% on free throws, and 36.5% on three-pointers this season. 

SMU Mustangs Betting Preview

The SMU Mustangs are 19-6 (10-4) this season after they lost to Wake Forest by a score of 77-66 in their last game. SMU led 34-32 at halftime, but they were outscored 45-32 in the second half for the loss. The Mustangs shot 36.1% from the field, 22.9% on three-pointers, and 63.6% on free throws in the game. Chuck Harris led SMU with 15 points and six assists, while Kario Oquendo added 13 points and nine rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Mustangs defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 83-63 and Virginia Tech by a score of 81-75. SMU has won five of their last six games and they are currently fifth in the ACC standings with a 10-4 record. SMU has scored 82.1 points per game and they have allowed 71.4 points per game, while also averaging 39.7 rebounds and 16.4 assists per game this season. Boopie Miller is averaging 13.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game, while Chuck Harris is averaging 12.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game this year. SMU is shooting 47.8% from the field, 72.8% on free throws, and 38.2% on three-pointers this season. After this game, SMU will meet Clemson, Cal, Stanford, Syracuse, and Florida State.

Why SMU will beat Notre Dame

• SMU has won eight of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Notre Dame has lost four of its last five games.
• SMU has won the first half in eight of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Notre Dame’s last 10 night games against Conference opponents at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
• Eighteen of SMU’s last 22 night games have produced a total of 146+ points.

Notre Dame vs SMU Prediction 

SMU comes into this matchup trying to stay near the top in the ACC standings, but they are coming off of a loss in their last game and will be on the road here. The Mustangs are shooting nearly 48% from the field this year and they have allowed 65 points or fewer in three of their last five games. Notre Dame has lost four of their last five games and they are just 2-3 in their last five home games. The Fighting Irish are shooting 45.5% from the field this season and they have scored 63 points or fewer in four of their last five. Take SMU to cover on the road here. 

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Louisville Can’t Slip Up

Louisville has had a solid season, but this really isn’t a game that they can slip up in. Two games ago against Miami, Louisville was able to secure the 88-78 victory and in the last game against NC State, they were able to pick up the win 91-66 victory. In the second half of the last game, they scored 50 points and that was enough for the 11-point victory. Terrence Edwards Jr put up 21 points, five assists, and four rebounds. There were four different players that put up at least 15 points. 

Louisville sits with a 19-6 record overall and they have gone 15-10 against the spread. Away from home this season they have gone 7-2 straight up. Louisville is averaging 79.7 points while their defense is giving up 69.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 54th in the league while the defense is ranked 99th. In this game, Louisville is going to need the offense to run up the score here, to really try to put the pressure on. This offense has a ton of confidence right now.

Can Notre Dame Pull off a Shocker?

Notre Dame has been nothing but a disappointment, but a win here would be quite impressive. Notre Dame has struggled overall this season, but they were able to pick up a victory in the last game. Notre Dame faced off against Boston College and the offense was impressive scoring 97 points, and that was enough for the victory. It took double overtime, but it was enough for the win. Guard Markus Burton had a strong game putting up 32 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. 

Notre Dame sits with an 11-13 record overall and they have gone 10-12-2 against the spread. Notre Dame is averaging 73.8 points while their defense is giving up 70.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 202nd in the league while the defense is ranked 151st in the league. The defense overall has been a problem and they are going to need the defense to be better here if they want any shot to come away with a win. Tae Davis has been the top player, averaging 15.8 points while shooting 45.2 percent from the field and 38.8 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Notre Dame vs Louisville Prediction

Notre Dame won the last game, but don’t let that fool you, they are not a good team, and they are going to really struggle here. Louisville on the season is averaging 79.7 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Notre Dame’s offense is averaging 73.8 points per game, but they aren’t going to even get close to that number against this Louisville offense. Points are going to be hard to come by here for Notre Dame and that will be the difference here. Back Louisville against the spread here.

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Notre Dame Recap

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish come into this game looking to bounce back from a 65-63 loss to Virginia Tech last time out to sit at 10-13 on the year. After this game, Notre Dame will head home to start a homestand with a matchup against Louisville.

Irish Lose Three In A Row

Markus Burton has logged 20.6 PPG with 3.3 RPG and 2.9 APG in 16 games played so far this season while Tae Davis has 15.6 PPG with 5.6 RPG. Braeden Shrewsberry has 13.7 PPG with 2.9 RPG to round out the group of double-digit scorers for Notre Dame so far this season. Matt Allocco has 9.4 PPG with 4.6 RPG and 3 APG and Kebba Njie also has 6.7 PPG with a team-high 6.2 RPG to lead Notre Dame in rebounding as well this season. As a team, Notre Dame is averaging 72.7 PPG on 45.8% shooting from the field, 37.1% from behind the arc, and 74.2% from the charity stripe this season.

Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win

• Boston College has lost eight of its last nine games.

Boston College Recap

The Boston College Eagles come into this game looking to bounce back from their 95-86 loss to Syracuse last time out to fall to 10-13 on the year. After this game, Boston College will head on the road for a game against NC State.

Eagles Lose Back-To-Back Games

Donald Hand Jr. leads Boston College in scoring and rebounding with 16.2 PPG and 6.6 RPG while Elijah Strong has 10 PPG with 4.4 RPG. Chad Venning has 12.7 PPG with 4 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Boston College up to this point in the year. Joshua Beadle also has a team-high 2.3 APG to lead the Eagles in the assist department up to this point in the year. As a team, Boston College is averaging 71.1 PPG on 43.3% shooting from the field, 35.8% from three, and 71.6% from the foul line this season.

Why the Boston College Eagles will win

• Boston College has won each of its last five games against Notre Dame following a road loss.

Boston College vs Notre Dame Prediction

I’m with Boston College here. There are a lot of better betting opportunities on Wednesday’s card, but I saw this line being of the belief that Notre Dame, in their current form, shouldn’t be laying points against anyone. Boston College has been decent at home and while they haven’t had a great run in conference play, they’ve been competitive in spots and Notre Dame has just fallen off of the map in the last couple of weeks. I think that Notre Dame has a good chance of actually losing this game outright, so I’ll take Boston College and the points and sprinkle a small amount on Boston College ML as well.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 10-12 (4-7) this season after they lost to Florida State by a score of 67-60 in their last game. Notre Dame trailed 29-28 at halftime and allowed 38 points in the second half in the loss. The Fighting Irish shot 36.5% from the field, 36.4% on three pointers, and 46.2% on free throws in the game. Markus Burton led Notre Dame with 25 points and four steals, while Tae Davis added 14 points and nine rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Fighting Irish lost to Miami by a score of 63-57, but did beat Georgia Tech by a score of 71-68 before that. Notre Dame has lost three of their last five games and they are currently near the bottom of the ACC standings with a 4-7 record. Notre Dame has scored 73.2 points per game and they have allowed 69.9 points against per game, while also averaging 35.4 rebounds and 12.3 assists per game this season. Markus Burton is averaging 20.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, while Tae Davis is averaging 15.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game this year. Notre Dame is shooting 46.1% from the field, 73.1% on free throws, and 37.8% on three pointers this season. 

Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview

The Virginia Tech Hokies are 10-13 (5-7) this year after they lost to SMU by a score of 81-75 in their last game. Virginia Tech was tied at 35 at halftime, but they allowed 46 points in the second half in the loss. The Hokies shot 45.8% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 76.5% on free throws in the game. Mylyjael Poteat led Virginia Tech with 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Jaden Schutt added 15 points and two rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Hokies defeated Virginia by a score of 75-74 and Florida State by a score of 76-66. Virginia Tech has lost four of their last six games and they are currently a half game up on Notre Dame in the ACC standings with a 5-7 record. Virginia Tech has scored 70.2 points per game and they have allowed 73.0 points against per game, while also averaging 34.0 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game this year. Tobi Lawal is averaging 12.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game, while Mylyjael Poteat is averaging 10.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this year. Virginia Tech is shooting 44.3% from the field, 71.5% on free throws, and 36.8% on three pointers this season. 

Why Notre Dame will beat Virginia Tech

• The home team has won seven of Notre Dame’s last eight games.
• Notre Dame has won the first half in six of its last eight games at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Virginia Tech’s last 10 road day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference have produced a total of 139+ points.
• Each of Notre Dame’s last five home games have produced a total of 138+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Notre Dame ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (1.6).
• Notre Dame ranks 30th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (37.8%).
• Virginia Tech ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (31.2).

Notre Dame vs Virginia Tech Prediction 

Notre Dame comes into this matchup trying to snap a two game losing streak, but they will be at home for this game, where they have won two of their last three games. The Fighting Irish are shooting over 46% from the field this year, but they were held to just 60 and 57 points in their last two games. Virginia Tech has won two of their last three games, but they have had some issues defensively, as they have allowed 73 points against per game this season. Neither team has been very good this season, but Notre Dame is the better team when looking at the metrics and they are at home. Take the Fighting Irish here. 

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat Georgia Tech, lost to Miami, and they play Virginia Tech, Boston College, and Louisville next. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are averaging 73.9 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 70.1 points on 44 percent shooting. Markus Burton is averaging 20.1 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Tae Davis is averaging 15.5 points and 5.3 rebounds. Braeden Shrewsberry is the third double-digit scorer and Matt Allocco is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are shooting 7.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.1 percent from the free throw line. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are allowing 32.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.1 rebounds per game.

Florida State Seminoles Betting Preview

The Florida State Seminoles lost to Virginia Tech and Boston College, and they play Wake Forest, Clemson, and Miami next. The Florida State Seminoles are averaging 77.2 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 71.5 points on 40.5 percent shooting. Jamir Watkins is averaging 18.2 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Malique Ewin is averaging 14 points and 8 rebounds. Taylor Bol Bowen is grabbing 5.6 rebounds and Daquan Davis is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Florida State Seminoles are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free throw line. The Florida State Seminoles are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game.

Florida State vs Notre Dame Injury Report

Notre Dame doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Taylor Bol Bowen and Jerry Deng are questionable for Florida State.

Florida State vs Notre Dame Prediction

I’m not running to the window to back either Notre Dame or Florida State, two average-at-best ACC teams that don’t bring any consistency to the table. With that said, Florida State is at home where eight of its 13 wins have come, while Notre Dame has lost six of its eight road games. There should also be extra motivation with the recent news of Leonard Hamilton retiring after this season. I’m sure guys want to win as much as they can for the coach who has been with Florida State for the last two decades. We’re only laying a bucket. I have to lean toward Florida State.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview

The Irish have had a handful of good runs so far this year, and also a handful of rough stretches. The result has been a .500 record on the season during a pretty erratic campaign. Notre Dame beat Stonehill, Buffalo, Georgetown and North Dakota out of the gate, then fell to Elon, Rutgers, Houston, Creighton and Georgia in the next five outings. Three wins over Syracuse, Dartmouth and Le Moyne came next, then four losses in succession versus Georgia Tech, North Carolina, NC State and Duke. The last four games have been a 3-1 stretch for the Fighting Irish. The lone loss came versus Syracuse. Otherwise it was wins over Boston College, Virginia and Georgia Tech, giving Notre Dame a 10-10 overall record through 20 games so far.

In the Georgia Tech matchup on Tuesday, the Irish came out of the gate with a 37-37 tie by halftime. Notre Dame hit a 34-31 advantage the rest of the way, powering out a 71-68 victory in the end. Leading the team in scoring was Markus Burton with 26 points, three rebounds, four assists and three steals. Braeden Shrewsberry added 15 points in 35 minutes as the only other team player in double-figures. Tops off the bench was Nikita Kostantynovskyi with six points.

Miami Hurricanes Betting Preview

Over on the Miami side, they opened up the season on a very brief promising run. Since November 17 however, the Hurricanes have recorded just one win. The first three games were all wins over Fairleigh Dickinson, Binghamton and Coppin State. A losing streak came next versus Drake, Oklahoma State, VCU, Charleston Southern, Arkansas, Clemson and Tennessee. Miami’s most recent victory came on December 15 versus Presbyterian, and since then it’s been another string of losses. Those have come versus Mount St. Mary’s, Boston College, Virginia Tech, Florida State, Wake Forest, Duke, SMU, Stanford, Cal and Virginia in succession, giving Miami a rough 4-17 overall record though the first 21 outings of the season.

Matched up against Virginia in their Wednesday game, the Hurricanes were blasted 40-29 in the first half. Miami managed to keep the pace from there on a 42-42 run, but eventually fell by double-digits 82-71. Matthew Cleveland did the lion’s share of the scoring in the loss iwht 27 points, four rebounds and two assists. Brandon Johnson was the only other team player to reach double-figures with 13 points, seven boards, two assists and two steals. Lynn Kidd was tops off the bench with seven points, three rebounds and two assists in 20 minutes of work.

Why the Miami Hurricanes will win

• Notre Dame has lost 12 of its last 13 Saturday road games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• The home team has won 10 of Notre Dame’s last 12 games.
• Miami (FL) has won the first half in 13 of its last 17 night games at Watsco Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win

• Miami (FL) has lost each of its last 20 games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Notre Dame has won five of its last six night games.
• Miami (FL) has lost the first half in each of its last eight games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Miami vs Notre Dame Prediction

I’ll stay with Notre Dame. The Irish had a little trouble getting past a middling Georgia Tech squad in their last game, but everything worked out well in the end. Notre Dame shot 47.2 percent from the field in that one with a 32-29 rebounding advantage but did have 10 turnovers for 11 Yellow Jackets points. Notre Dame has scored 69 or more points in five straight games and 71 or more in three of the last four (all three were wins).

As for Miami, they shot well in their latest loss to Virginia (51 percent) but also gave up a lot on the other side (54.9 percent). The 27-24 rebounding deficit and 11 turnovers for 18 Cavaliers points didn’t help matters, either. Miami is giving up a truckload of points to all opponents this season: they’ve surrendered 75 or more points in 12 straight games (a 1-11 run). Notre Dame shouldn’t have too many issues posting a hefty total here, even on the road.

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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Preview

The Yellow Jackets have had a few good runs so far this year, but they’ve been offset by some periods of rough play. Georgia Tech is still mired below .500 on the year thanks to a recent slide. The Jackets started out with a 4-3 run with wins over West Georgia, Texas Southern, Charleston Southern, and Central Arkansas mixed among losses to North Florida, Georgia, and Cincinnati. A 1-4 stretch came next with a lone win over UMBC among losses to Oklahoma, North Carolina, Northwestern, and Duke, then a three-game win streak over Alabama A&M, Notre Dame, and Boston College. The Yellow Jackets began their slide on January 7 versus Syracuse, then fell to SMU, Clemson, and Florida State in the next trio. After a win over Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech had a 9-11 overall record through the first 20 games of the year.

In the Wednesday game versus Virginia Tech, the Jackets came out of halftime with a 39-35 edge. Georgia Tech hit a 32-29 run the rest of the way, resulting in a much-needed win 71-64 in the end. Leading the team in scoring was Duncan Powell with 23 points, six boards, and two steals. Javian McCollum added 16 points with four assists and three rebounds, while Baye Ndongo put up 14 points with five steals, nine rebounds, and four assists. Ryan Mutombo added all of the team’s bench points (two) with one block and one assist as well.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview

Over on the Notre Dame side, they’ve similarly had a couple of nice runs this season. Notre Dame has also had a couple of rough losing streaks as well, however, giving the team a sub .500 record thus far. All went well in the first four with wins over Stonehill, Buffalo, Georgetown, and North Dakota, but next came losses to Elon, Rutgers, Houston, Creighton, and Georgia. Following wins over Syracuse, Dartmouth, and Le Moyne, the Irish lost to Georgia Tech, North Carolina, NC State, and Duke. It’s been a 2-1 stretch since then featuring a loss to Syracuse sandwiched between wins over Boston College and Virginia for a 9-10 overall run this season.

Matched up against Virginia on Saturday, Notre Dame did well. The Fighting Irish had a 39-27 edge by the break, then kept it up on a 35-32 second half for a 74-59 win by game’s end. The team’s high scorer was Markus Burton with 21 points, two rebounds, and three assists. Tae Davis added 16 points with five assists and six rebounds, while Braeden Shrewsberry put up 13 points with three assists. Leading the team off the bench with four points and seven rebounds in 12 minutes of work was Nikita Kostantynovskyi.

Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win

• Notre Dame has won 10 of its last 11 night games at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center.
• Georgia Tech has lost seven of its last eight night games following a home win.
• Notre Dame has won the first half in eight of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Notre Dame vs Georgia Tech Prediction

I’m going to stay with Notre Dame. This should be a pretty interesting matchup though. The Fighting Irish didn’t have a ton of issues against a middling Virginia team in their last outing, shooting a slid 48.2 percent from the field with 52.2 percent (12-of-23) from 3-point range and a 39-27 rebounding edge. Notre Dame held the Cavs to just 40.4 percent shooting on the other side as well. That makes 69 or more points in four straight games (a 2-2 run) for the Irish.

The last time these teams met up was back on New Year’s Eve in an 86-75 home win for Georgia Tech. The Jackets shot a nice 56.6 percent from the field in that one with a 30-29 rebounding advantage in a solid all-round effort. Notre Dame didn’t play too badly overall in that one but had a very slow first half (a 43-24 deficit). I like the Irish to notch a better start here and power one out for some revenge. Should be a fun one to watch.

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Virginia Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Virginia Cavaliers are 9-10 (2-6) this year after they defeated Boston College by a score of 74-56 in their last game. Virginia led 41-23 at halftime and was able to maintain the lead in the second half for the win. The Cavaliers shot 52% from the field, 55% on three pointers, and 78.6% on free throws in the game. Isaac McKneely led Virginia with 21 points and two steals, while Andrew Rohde added 16 points and six assists in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Cavaliers lost to Louisville by a score of 81-67 and SMU by a score of 54-52. Virginia has lost five of their last six games and they are currently near the bottom of the ACC standings. Virginia has scored 62 points per game and they have allowed 63.9 points against per game, while also averaging 30.6 rebounds and 14.4 assists per game this season. Isaac McKneely is averaging 12.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, while Elijah Saunders is averaging 11.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game this year. Virginia is shooting 43.4% from the field, 74.3% on free throws, and 36.6% on three pointers this season. 

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 8-10 (2-5) this season after they lost to Syracuse by a score of 77-69 in their last game. Notre Dame led 42-33 at halftime, but they were outscored 44-27 in the second half in the loss. The Fighting Irish shot 42.1% from the field, 35.7% on three pointers, and 88.9% on free throws in the game. Markus Burton led Notre Dame with 28 points and four rebounds, while Braeden Shrewsberry added 14 points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Fighting Irish defeated Boston College by a score of 78-60, but lost to Duke by a score of 86-78 before that. Notre Dame has lost five of their last six games and they are currently a half game up on Virginia in the ACC standings. Notre Dame has scored 74.9 points per game and they have allowed 71.2 points against per game, while also averaging 35.6 rebounds and 12.1 assists per game this season. Markus Burton is averaging 19.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while Tae Davis is averaging 16.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game this year. Notre Dame is shooting 46.7% from the field, 75.9% on free throws, and 36.8% on three pointers this season. 

Why Notre Dame will beat Virginia

• Virginia has lost five of its last six games.
• Notre Dame has won six of its last eight night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Virginia has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Virginia vs Notre Dame Prediction 

Virginia was able to snap their losing streak with a win over Boston College in their last game and they will remain at home for this contest. The Cavaliers are just 2-6 in conference play and they are shooting 43.4% from the field. Virginia’s offense has been awful this year, but they are allowing just 63.9 points against per game this year. Notre Dame also has a win over Boston College in recent games, but they played a bad second half against Syracuse in their last game for the loss. The Fighting Irish are shooting 46.7% from the field and they are scoring nearly 75 points per game on the season. Both teams have similar conference records, but I like this Notre Dame team with Burton healthy. Take the Fighting Irish on the road. 

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Can Notre Dame Build on Last Game? 

Notre Dame hasn’t had the best season, but they are coming off a victory in the last game. Notre Dame faced off against Boston College and they scored 78 points while the defense gave up only 60 points and that was the difference. Notre Dame shot 47.3 percent from the field but only 20 percent from deep. They hit only three of their 15 shots from behind the three point line. Tae Davis had a strong game putting up 26 points, two assists, and one rebound. 

Notre Dame overall this season comes into this game with an 8-9 record and they have gone 9-6-2 against the spread. Notre Dame on the season is averaging 75.2 points while their defense is giving up 70.8 points per game. The offfense is ranked 183rd in the league while the defense is ranked 170th. They are shooting 46.9 percent from the field which is 88th in the league. Tae Davis has been the top player averaging 16.7 points while shooting 45 percent from the field. 

How Does Syracuse Bounce Back?

Syracuse in the last game faced off against Louisville, and they scored only 61 points while the defense gave up 85 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime they were down 43-27 and in the second half it didn’t get any better. Chris Bell had a strong game putting up 18 points. Eddie Lampkin Jr put up 11 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists. There are three different players that are averaging at least 10 points. 

Syracuse sits with an 8-9 record and they have gone 6-10-1 against the spread so far this season. Syracuse is averaging 75 points while their defense is giving up 78.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 186th in the league while the defense is ranked 235th. Syracuse on the season is averaging 75 points while their defense is giving up 78.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 186th in the league while the defense is ranked 325th. Donnie Freeman is averaging 13.4 points while shooting 45.8 percent from the field. 

Syracuse vs Notre Dame Prediction

There is going to be no shortage off scoring in thai game. Syracuse is averaging 75 points per game but the defense is giving up 78.1 points per game. Notre Dame’s offense is averaging 75.2 points per game and they are going to have no issue against this Syracuse defense. There will be very little defense played by either team and this game is going to be a shootout. Back the over. 

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 14-1 this year after they defeated Penn State by a score of 27-24 in their last game. Notre Dame trailed 10-0 in the second quarter and 24-17 in the fourth, but they scored the last 10 points in the game for the win. The Fighting Irish out gained Penn State by a total of 384-339, lost the turnover battle 2-1, and went 11-17 on third down in the game. Riley Leonard threw for 223 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Jaden Greathouse caught seven passes for 105 yards and one touchdown in the win. 

Prior to that win, the Fighting Irish defeated Georgia by a score of 23-10 and Indiana by a score of 27-17. Notre Dame has won 13 games in a row and they have scored at least 27 points in all 13 wins. The Notre Dame offense has scored 38.5 points per game with 194.3 passing yards and 210.8 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 14.3 points against per game this year. Riley Leonard has completed 66.4% of his passes for 2,606 yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions, while Jeremiyah Love has rushed for 1,122 yards and 17 scores this year. 

Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview

The Ohio State Buckeyes are 13-2 (7-2) this season after they defeated Texas by a score of 28-14 in their last game. Ohio State led 14-7 at halftime, but they led 21-14 with about three minutes left and Texas on the one yard line, before forcing a fumble and returning it for a touchdown to seal the game. The Buckeyes out gained Texas by a total of 370-341, won the turnover battle 2-1, and went 3-10 on third down in the game. Will Howard threw for 289 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Carnell Tate caught seven passes for 87 yards in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Buckeyes defeated Oregon by a score of 41-21 and Tennessee by a score of 42-17. Ohio State has won eight of their last nine games, with the lone loss coming in that underwhelming performance against Michigan. As weird as it is to say, that loss to Michigan might have been the best thing to happen to Ohio State, as they have been nearly perfect since that game. The OSU offense has scored 37.4 points per game with 265.1 passing yards and 163.2 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 12.2 points against per game this season. Will Howard has completed 3,779 yards, 33 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, while Jeremiah Smith has caught 71 passes for 1,227 yards and 14 scores this year. 

Why Notre Dame will beat Ohio State

• Notre Dame has won each of its last 13 games.
• Notre Dame has covered the spread in each of its last 11 games.
• Ohio State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games against teams with an AP Ranking of 3.
• Notre Dame has won the first quarter in three of its last four games against opponents from the Big Ten Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Notre Dame’s last four Bowl games have gone OVER the total points line.
• Five of Ohio State’s last six Bowl games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Notre Dame ranks 2nd among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (14.3).
• Notre Dame ranks 2nd among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (6.5).
• Ohio State ranks 1st among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (12.2).
• Ohio State ranks 1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (1.5).

Notre Dame vs Ohio State Prediction 

Ohio State comes into this matchup as a pretty big favorite for a National Championship game, but they have looked very good over their last three games. The Buckeyes held a high-powered Texas offense to just 14 points in their last game and their offense is playing their best ball of the season. Notre Dame struggled to get by Penn State, a team that Ohio State also defeated, but they also have a great defense. The Fighting Irish will need Leonard to make some plays through the air in order to keep this game close, but I do think Notre Dame can copy the defensive game plan from Texas last week and find success. Take the points with Notre Dame here. 

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Boston College Eagles Betting Preview

Eagles got the year started on a nice run, but they’ve had a few difficulties since late November. Boston College opened on a 6-1 stretch, losing to only VCU in that time with wins otherwise versus the Citadel, Temple, Loyola Maryland, Old Dominion, Missouri State, and Boise State. A 1-4 run of games came next, featuring a lone win over Stonehill on December 15. Otherwise, Boston College took losses to Dartmouth, South Carolina, Wake Forest, and SMU during that time. The Eagles would recover with a couple of consecutive wins over Fairleigh Dickinson and Miami before a loss to Georgia Tech dropped them to 9-6 overall on the season through the first 15 games.

On Saturday versus Syracuse, the Eagles stayed steady in the first half but faded after that. Boston College went into the locker room with a 32-32 tie, then gave up 47 more points in a 79-71 loss in the end. Leading the team in scoring during the defeat was Donald Hand with 20 points and nine rebounds. Both Chad Venning and Joshua Beadle added 17 points apiece, combining for six assists and eight rebounds. The only bench scoring came from Roger McFarlane (four rebounds) and Chas Kelley, who each contributed three points in the loss.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview

Over on the Notre Dame side, their year opened with a similar run of victories and they’ve likewise struggled since late November. The Irish took out Stonehill, Buffalo, Georgetown, and North Dakota in their first four games. The next five were all losses though, as Notre Dame dropped to Elon, Rutgers, Houston, Creighton, and Georgia in that time. Three straight wins ensued over Syracuse, Dartmouth, and Le Moyne. Notre Dame would fall in the next trio to Georgia Tech, North Carolina, and NC State, however, leaving them at 7-8 overall this year.

In their matchup with Duke over the weekend, the Fighting Irish trailed 44-36 at the break. Notre Dame kept the pace from there on a 42-42 run but eventually lost 86-76 by the end of the game. Tops in scoring was Markus Burton, who posted 23 points, five boards, two assists, and four turnovers during the losing effort. Braeden Shrewsberry added 14 points with three rebounds and four assists, while Tae Davis had 11 points with four boards and two assists. Coming off the bench for 11 points and two rebounds was Sir Mohammed in 15 minutes.

Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win

• Notre Dame has won nine of its last 10 night games at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center.
• Boston College has lost five of its last six games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Notre Dame has won the first half in each of its last four night games at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center.

Why the Boston College Eagles will win

• Notre Dame has lost each of its last four games.
• Boston College has won each of its last four games against Notre Dame.
• Boston College has won the first half in each of its last four night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Notre Dame vs Boston College Prediction

I’ll stick with Notre Dame, but you could make a case either way. It’ll be an interesting matchup, to say the least. The Irish played pretty well against a great Duke team on Saturday, all things considered. Notre Dame shot 47.4 percent from the field in that one with a nice 58.3 percent (10-of-16) from outside and just seven turnovers. The two big discrepancies were in rebounding (a 34-21 deficit) and foul shooting (10-of-16 for 62.5 percent), which certainly didn’t help their cause. That said, Notre Dame isn’t scoring too badly these days, even with the four-game losing streak. They’ve hit 73 or more points in three of those outings, and another 70-plus points outing here would put the Irish in a good position.

As for Boston College, they were careful with the ball (six turnovers) and solid on the boards (36 rebounds) in their loss to Syracuse, but also shot just 4-of-16 (25 percent) from 3-point range and 65 percent from the line. The Eagles have 71 or more points in five of the last six games themselves, so Notre Dame is going to have to push on offense in order to keep the cover pace here.

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Duke Looks to Lean on the Defense

All the talk heading into this game has been about the defense and how they think their defense can lead them to the success. Duke just keeps racking up wins, and in the last game against the Pitt Panthers the defense dominated. They gave up only 47 points while the offense scored 76 points on the way to the easy victory. The defense was good, but the offense was even better, shooting 50 percent from the field and 51 percent from behind the three-point line. Cooper Flagg had another strong game putting up 19 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. Each of the five starters finished with at least 10 points. 

Duke is averaging 80 points per game, while their defense is giving up 58.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 74th in the league while the defense is ranked 5th, They are averaging 16.8 assists per game which is 46th in the league. Cooper Flagg is averaging 17.5 points while shooting 45.8 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from behind the three-point line. There were three different players who averaged at least 11 points per game. 

Can Notre Dame Shock the World?

Notre Dame is going through a rebuild and they have really struggled for most of the season. Notre Dame is struggling and they have lost three games in a row. In te haslt game against NC State they were competitive, but they but they scored only 65 points and that led to the defeat. Markus Burton put up 15 points and four assists. Tae Davis also put up 14 poins, seven rebounds, and six assists. Two games ago against North Carolina they were also competitive, but they ended up losing 74-73. 

Notre Dame, on the season, is averaging 74.9 points while the defense is giving up 70.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 197th while the defense is ranked 157th. In this game if they want any chance they are going to need the offense to step up. If the offense struggles, this is probably going to be a very long game. Forward Tae Davis is averaging 16.5 points while shooting 46.2 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from behind the three point line. 

Total Points Facts

Each of Duke’s last 11 day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 138+ points.

Four of Notre Dame’s last five day games have produced a total of 147+ points.

Duke vs Notre Dame Prediction

It probably isn’t going to be a sexy pick, but there is so much value here with Notre Dame. Notre Dae hasn’t been winning the games, but they have done a good job of keeping close games and that is going to be the difference here. Notre Dame might not score enough, but they are going to score at least 60 points, and that will be enough to keep it within the number. Back Nore Dame against the spread here. 

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Notre Dame Recap

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish come into this game looking to bounce back from a 74-73 loss at the hands of the North Carolina Tar Heels last time out to fall to 7-7 on the year. After this game, Notre Dame will take on Duke, Boston College, Syracuse, and Virginia.

Irish Lose Back-To-Back Games

Markus Burton has posted 18.9 PPG with 3.9 RPG and 4 APG in 7 games played so far this season while Tae Davis has 16.6 PPG with 5.5 RPG. Braeden Shrewsberry has 16.1 PPG with 2.7 RPG and Matt Allocco has 10 PPG with 4.4 RPG and 3.6 APG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Notre Dame up to this point in the year. Kebba Njie also has 6.4 PPG with a team-high 5.8 RPG to lead the Fighting Irish in rebounding as well on the year. As a team, Notre Dame is averaging 75.6 PPG on 46.9% shooting from the field, 35.6% from three-point range, and 75.1% from the foul line this season.

Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win

• Notre Dame has won five of its last six night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• NC State has lost each of its last three night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference at Lenovo Center.

NC State Recap

The NC State Wolfpack come into this game looking to bounce back from a 77-59 loss to Wake Forest last time out to fall to 8-6 on the year. After this game, NC State will meet North Carolina and Virginia Tech.

Wolfpack Drop Back-To-Back Outings As Well

Marcus Hill leads the Wolfpack in scoring with 12.6 PPG and 3.6 RPG while Jayden Taylor has 12.1 PPG as the lone pair of double-digit scorers for NC State so far this season. Ben Middlebrooks has 9.4 PPG with 4.2 RPG and Dontrez Styles has 9.6 PPG with 4.3 RPG while Brandon Huntley-Hatfield has 9.2 PPG with a team-high 5.2 RPG to lead the Wolfpack in rebounding so far this season. Michael O’Connell also has 6.8 PPG with 3.1 RPG and a team-high 3.9 APG to lead NC State in the assist department so far this season. As a team, NC State is averaging 73 PPG on 45.9% shooting from the field, 32.2% from behind the arc, and 69.5% from the foul line this season.

Why the NC State Wolfpack will win

• NC State has won 13 of its last 14 night games.
• Notre Dame has lost three of its last four games at Lenovo Center.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Notre Dame’s last six road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.
• Eight of NC State’s last nine night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference have produced a total of 143+ points.

NC State vs Notre Dame Prediction

I’m on NC State here. I just think that Notre Dame is a team that plays well against bad teams and struggles when they have to make the step up in competition. We’ve only seen Notre Dame beat Georgetown (A win that’s aging well) and Syracuse as their lone power conference wins this season. NC State is more battle-tested and I think they get the bounce-back win getting back home here. Give me NC State in this one.

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