The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Houston Cougars meet Wednesday in the college basketball action at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Here’s a Houston vs Notre Dame Prediction. This article will include a Houston vs Notre Dame Pick.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost to Kansas, beat Rutgers, and they play Missouri next. Notre Dame has split its last 4 games.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are averaging 91.2 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 78.8 points on 42.3 percent shooting. Markus Burton is averaging 20.3 points and 2.3 rebounds, while Jalen Haralson is averaging 13 points and 3.3 rebounds. Braeden Shrewsberry is the third double-digit scorer and Cole Certa is grabbing 1.1 rebounds. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 71.3 percent from the free throw line. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.2 rebounds per game.
Houston Cougars Betting Preview
The Houston Cougars beat Syracuse, lost to Tennessee, and they play Florida State next. Houston has won 11 of its last 13 games.
The Houston Cougars are averaging 88.8 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 69.5 points on 38.2 percent shooting. Kingston Flemings is averaging 17.3 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Emanuel Sharp is averaging 16.3 points and 3.4 rebounds. Milos Uzan is the third double-digit scorer and Chris Cenac Jr. is grabbing 8.6 rebounds. The Houston Cougars are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 76.1 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Cougars are allowing 25.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Cougars will win
- Houston has won each of its last 27 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Notre Dame has lost each of its last 12 games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.
- Houston has won the first half in each of its last 20 day games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win
- Notre Dame has won nine of its last 10 Wednesday games against non-Conference opponents.
- Notre Dame has won the first half in eight of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Notre Dame’s last five day games have produced a total of 132 or fewer points.
- Each of Houston’s last four games have produced a total of 136+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Houston is one of only two teams to reach the Sweet 16 in each of its last five NCAA Tournament appearances.
- Houston is one of only three teams to reach the Sweet 16 in each of its last four NCAA Tournament appearances.
- Notre Dame ranks T20th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (29.3).
- Notre Dame ranks T44th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (54.7).
Houston vs Notre Dame Prediction
Houston is obviously the better team and capable of winning this game by margin, but this is a lot of points for teams playing a third game in three days. Houston is also 2-5 ATS on the season. Notre Dame has failed to cover 4 of its last 5 games, but it’s had moments where it’s hung around for stretches. Notre Dame has played better than the results show, and the offense is shooting well from all areas of the floor. I’ll take a shot with the points, as the Irish are a bit undervalued right now.