Duke vs Notre Dame Prediction 1/11/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Duke vs Notre Dame Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 11th, at the Cameron Indoor Stadium. Let’s take a look at Duke Blue Devils vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Pick.

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.