In this article we will formulate a Kansas vs Notre Dame prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, November 24th at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview
The Kansas Jayhawks are 3-2 this season after they lost to Duke by a score of 78-66 in their last game. Kansas trailed 41-33 at halftime, but they had trouble scoring in the last five minutes for the loss. The Jayhawks shot 43% from the field, 19% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Tre White led Kansas with 22 points and nine rebounds, while Melvin Council Jr added 15 points and six assists in the loss.
Prior to that game, Kansas defeated Princeton by a score of 76-57 and Texas A&M-CC by a score of 77-46. The Jayhawks have scored 77.4 points per game with 37.6 rebounds and 15.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 63.8 points against per game this season. Flory Bidunga is averaging 16.4 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, while Tre White is averaging 14.0 points and 5.2 rebounds per game for the Jayhawks. Kansas is shooting 49.1% from the field, 71.8% on free throws, and 33.3% on three pointers this season.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 4-1 this year after they defeated Bellarmine by a score of 86-79 in their last game. Notre Dame led 37-30 at halftime, but allowed 49 points in the second half in the win. The Fighting Irish shot 57% from the field, 37% on three pointers, and 72% on free throws in the game. Markus Burton led ND with 25 points and four assists, while Jalen Haralson added 16 points and five assists in the win.
Prior to that win, Notre Dame lost to Ohio State by a score of 64-63, but did beat Eastern Illinois by a score of 78-58 before that. The Fighting Irish have scored 83.6 points per game with 39.2 rebounds and 13.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.6 points against per game this season. Markus Burton is averaging 19.4 points and 2.2 assists per game, while Jalen Haralson is averaging 12.5 points and 2.8 assists per game for the Fighting Irish. Notre Dame is shooting 50.7% from the field, 69.7% on free throws, and 40.5% on three pointers this year.
Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win
- Notre Dame has lost each of its last nine games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Kansas has won each of its last seven day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- Notre Dame has lost the first half in each of its last nine games against AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kansas’ last eight games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 144+ points.
- Each of Notre Dame’s last three games against the Big 12 Conference Conference have produced a total of 130 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kansas ranks T10th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (6.4).
- Kansas ranks T11th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (1.6).
- Notre Dame ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (26.6).
- Notre Dame ranks T357th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (1.2).
Kansas vs Notre Dame Prediction
Notre Dame comes into this matchup with a 4-1 record on the season, but they lost to Ohio State and nearly lost to Bellarmine last time out. The Fighting Irish are shooting 51% from the field and they have played solid defense, but they haven’t played a very good team yet. Kansas is 3-2 to start the year, with losses to Duke and UNC, but they did battle hard against Duke last time out. The Jayhawks are shooting 49% from the field this year and I think they are way more prepared for this game than the other way around. Take the Jayhawks to get the cover here.