The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Stanford Cardinal meet on Wednesday in college basketball action at Purcell Pavilion. Here’s a Notre Dame vs Stanford Prediction. This article will include a Notre Dame vs Stanford Pick.
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.