Notre Dame Fighting Irish (13-19) vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons (19-12)
March 13, 2024 2:30 pm EDT
The Line: Wake Forest Demon Deacons -8.5; Over/Under: +136.5
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In this article we will formulate a Notre Dame vs Wake Forest betting prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, March 13th at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Notre Dame recent form and recent player performance
- The Wake Forest recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Notre Dame
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Wake Forest
- Recent betting trends in games played between Notre Dame and Wake Forest
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Notre Dame and Wake Forest
Notre Dame Preview
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 13-19 (7-13) this season after they defeated Georgia Tech by a score of 84-80 in their last game. Notre Dame led 45-35 at the half, but they allowed 45 points in the second half and nearly blew the lead. The Fighting Irish shot 53.8% from the field and made 12 three pointers in the game. Notre Dame lost to Virginia Tech by a score of 82-76 and UNC by a score of 84-51 in the two games prior to GT. The Fighting Irish are scoring 63.5 points per game with 36.1 rebounds per game and 10.1 assists per game, while giving up 66.7 points against per game this year. Markus Burton is averaging 17.3 points per game, 3.3 rebounds per game, and 4.3 assists per game. Notre Dame is shooting 40.6% from the field, 73.1% on free throws, and 31.3% on three pointers this season.
Wake Forest Preview
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 19-12 (11-9) this year after they defeated Clemson by a score of 81-76 in their last game. Wake Forest led 34-28 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite allowing 48 second half points. The Demon Deacons shot 58% from the field and made 9 three pointers in the game. Wake Forest had lost their previous three games against Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, and Notre Dame. The Demon Deacons are scoring 78.7 points per game with 34.1 rebounds per game and 12.6 assists per game, while giving up 70.5 points against per game this season. Hunter Sallis is averaging 18.3 points per game, 4.2 rebounds per game, and 2.6 assists per game. Wake Forest is shooting 47.8% from the field, 80.2% on free throws, and 37.6% on three pointers this year.
Notre Dame vs Wake Forest Betting Prediction
Notre Dame is coming off of a very entertaining win against Georgia Tech in their first game of the tournament on Tuesday and they have played pretty well recently. The Fighting Irish have won six of their last nine games and their offense has been improving. Wake Forest had a pretty poor finish to the regular season, which is why they are right on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament. Notre Dame won the only regular season meeting between these teams by a score of 70-65, but I like Wake to get revenge here. Wake Forest knows this is a must win game and their offense is far superior to Notre Dame’s. Take Wake Forest by double digits here.
