Notre Dame vs Pittsburgh Prediction 2/22/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Notre Dame vs Pittsburgh prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 22nd at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

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.