The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Virginia Cavaliers face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at John Paul Jones Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Notre Dame vs Virginia prediction.
Down Season for Notre Dame
Notre Dame comes into this game with a 7-13 record overall and they are coming off another loss in the last game. Notre Dame scored 58 points against Boston College and they ended up losing by three. Notre Dame on the season is averaging 62.5 points while their defense is giving up 65.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 355th in the league while the defense is ranked 63rd. The defense has been good overall, but the offense hasn’t been good enough overall. Markhus Burton is averaging 15.9 points while shooting 40.9 percent from the field and 29.9 percent from behind the three point line. Notre Dame will play against Pittsburgh after this game.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Team Facts
- Notre Dame has lost 13 of its last 15 night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- Twenty-four of Notre Dame’s last 25 night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference have produced a total of 120+ points.
- The road team has won the first half in five of Notre Dame’s last six games.
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Virginia Can’t Lose This Game
At times this season, Virginia has played down to the competition and they can’t do that again here. In the last game against Louisville, the defense gave up only 52 points and that led to the 17 point victory. Ryan Dunn had a strong game putting up 19 points and 11 rebounds. Virginia is averaging 65.3 points while their defense is giving up 57.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 341st in the league while the defense is ranked 3rd. Reece Beekman is averaging 12.9 points while shooting 44.9 percent from the field.
Virginia Cavaliers Team Facts
- Virginia has won each of its last 24 games at John Paul Jones Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Eighteen of Virginia’s last 21 games against Conference opponents at John Paul Jones Arena have produced a total of 116+ points.
- Virginia has won the first half in each of its last seven games against the Atlantic Coast Conference at John Paul Jones Arena.
Notre Dame vs Virginia Betting Prediction
These are two teams who are good defensive teams, and both teams like to play a slower pace. Virginia is giving up 57.6 points and they are going to lockdown in this game. Notre Dame is giving up 65.3 points per game and they are also going to slowdown Virginia here. Look for neither team to reach 60 points here, and that will be the difference as game is going to stay under the total. This is one of my favorite plays on the board