The Western Michigan Broncos and Notre Dame Fighting Irish face off on Tuesday in a college basketball showdown at the Joyce Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Western Michigan vs Notre Dame prediction.

How Does Western Michigan Bounce Back?

Western Michigan looks to bounce back after the way they played in their last game against T. Thomas. Western Michigan only scored 14 points in the first half and they couldn’t bounce back in the second half as they were defeated 66-51. Western Michigan on the season is averaging 64.6 points while their defense 70.3 points per game. The offense hasn’t been great and it’s what really let them down in the last game. Seth Hubbard is averaging 15.7 points while shooting 41.7 percent from the field. Western Michigan is 2-5 in the MAC, where Buffalo is at the bottom with a 1-7 record. 

Notre Dame Has Issues

Notre Dame has some major issues and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against South Carolina, they lost 65-53 and in the last game, they lost to Miami 62-49. J.R. Konieczny was the top player putting up 14 points, five rebounds, and one assist. Notre Dame on the season is averaging 61.9 points while 66.1 points per game. The defense has been good, but the offense is ranked 350th and that isn’t good enough. In this game the offense is going to need to find a way to get going.

Western Michigan vs Notre Dame Prediction

Points are going to be hard to come by in this game. Western Michigan and Notre Dame have both had their offensive issues and that is going to be the difference here. Western Michigan is averaging 64.6 points and Notre Dame is averaging only 61.9 points per game. Both offenses are going to have some major issues and the under is going to cash here. Back the under to cash with ease.