In this article we will formulate a Notre Dame vs Virginia Tech prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 8th 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 10-12 (4-7) this season after they lost to Florida State by a score of 67-60 in their last game. Notre Dame trailed 29-28 at halftime and allowed 38 points in the second half in the loss. The Fighting Irish shot 36.5% from the field, 36.4% on three pointers, and 46.2% on free throws in the game. Markus Burton led Notre Dame with 25 points and four steals, while Tae Davis added 14 points and nine rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Fighting Irish lost to Miami by a score of 63-57, but did beat Georgia Tech by a score of 71-68 before that. Notre Dame has lost three of their last five games and they are currently near the bottom of the ACC standings with a 4-7 record. Notre Dame has scored 73.2 points per game and they have allowed 69.9 points against per game, while also averaging 35.4 rebounds and 12.3 assists per game this season. Markus Burton is averaging 20.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, while Tae Davis is averaging 15.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game this year. Notre Dame is shooting 46.1% from the field, 73.1% on free throws, and 37.8% on three pointers this season.
Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview
The Virginia Tech Hokies are 10-13 (5-7) this year after they lost to SMU by a score of 81-75 in their last game. Virginia Tech was tied at 35 at halftime, but they allowed 46 points in the second half in the loss. The Hokies shot 45.8% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 76.5% on free throws in the game. Mylyjael Poteat led Virginia Tech with 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Jaden Schutt added 15 points and two rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Hokies defeated Virginia by a score of 75-74 and Florida State by a score of 76-66. Virginia Tech has lost four of their last six games and they are currently a half game up on Notre Dame in the ACC standings with a 5-7 record. Virginia Tech has scored 70.2 points per game and they have allowed 73.0 points against per game, while also averaging 34.0 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game this year. Tobi Lawal is averaging 12.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game, while Mylyjael Poteat is averaging 10.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this year. Virginia Tech is shooting 44.3% from the field, 71.5% on free throws, and 36.8% on three pointers this season.
Why Notre Dame will beat Virginia Tech
- The home team has won seven of Notre Dame’s last eight games.
- Notre Dame has won the first half in six of its last eight games at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Virginia Tech’s last 10 road day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference have produced a total of 139+ points.
- Each of Notre Dame’s last five home games have produced a total of 138+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Notre Dame ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (1.6).
- Notre Dame ranks 30th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (37.8%).
- Virginia Tech ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (31.2).
Notre Dame vs Virginia Tech Prediction
Notre Dame comes into this matchup trying to snap a two game losing streak, but they will be at home for this game, where they have won two of their last three games. The Fighting Irish are shooting over 46% from the field this year, but they were held to just 60 and 57 points in their last two games. Virginia Tech has won two of their last three games, but they have had some issues defensively, as they have allowed 73 points against per game this season. Neither team has been very good this season, but Notre Dame is the better team when looking at the metrics and they are at home. Take the Fighting Irish here.