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Game time: January 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: JMA Wireless Dome — Syracuse, NY

Article updated Jan 18, 2:18 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In an upcoming ACC basketball matchup, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8-9) will face off against the Syracuse Orange (8-9). Notre Dame is coming off a home win against Boston

Game outlook

In an upcoming ACC basketball matchup, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8-9) will face off against the Syracuse Orange (8-9). Notre Dame is coming off a home win against Boston College, while Syracuse suffered a home loss to Louisville. Notre Dame was also victorious against Syracuse in their previous meeting in December. The Fighting Irish are favored to win by -3.5 points and are looking to cover the spread for the fifth consecutive game. Stay tuned for our Notre Dame vs. Syracuse prediction for expert NCAAB Picks.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Fighting Irish -165 | Orange +140

Spread: Fighting Irish -3.5 (-110) | Orange +3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 147 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Notre Dame will win straight-up is 62%.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are on the cusp of reaching a .500 record, with a current standing of just one game below. They have been competitive in ACC play, with a 2-4 record and covering the spread in three of their losses. Standout players Markus Burton and Tae Davis have been leading the team in scoring, while Braeden Shrewsberry has been struggling with shooting percentages. The team is ranked 75th in DI in Ken Pomeroy's ratings and has a 1-4 record on the road. Offensively, the Fighting Irish are hitting an average of 46.93% of their field goals and 75.08% of their free throws, while defensively they are allowing an average of 44.00% of field goals and 75.62% of free throws. Overall, Notre Dame has a power ranking of 122 and is currently ranked 182 in offense and 170 in defense.

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Syracuse Orange Analysis

The Syracuse Orange basketball team has had a rollercoaster season, starting off with a 0-3 record in conference play before bouncing back with two consecutive wins. However, a recent 85-61 loss to Louisville has brought their ACC record to 2-4. Despite their struggles, key players like J.J. Starling, Donnie Freeman, and Eddie Lampkin Jr. have shown promise with strong performances. The team is currently ranked 164th in offense and 321st in defense, averaging 75.88 points per game while conceding 77.63 points per game. Syracuse has room for improvement as they continue to navigate through a challenging season.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Favored Over Struggling Syracuse Orange in Highly Anticipated Matchup

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish demonstrate strong competitiveness and skill, positioning them as the favored team in this matchup. Notably, they have displayed resilience in close losses against North Carolina and NC State, as well as a decisive victory over Boston College. On the other hand, the Syracuse Orange have recently faced challenges, losing three of their last five games. In terms of offensive prowess, Notre Dame holds a significant advantage, averaging 116.2 points per 100 possessions compared to Syracuse's 109 points per 100 possessions. Defensively, both teams are evenly matched. Notre Dame's strength in three-point shooting, connecting on 36.8% of their attempts, is a crucial asset against Syracuse's weaker defense, ranking 220th in defending threes. With their track record of winning by margins of five points or more in their last six victories, Notre Dame's previous five-point win over Syracuse further solidifies their favorable position in this upcoming game.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Fighting Irish vs Orange archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Fighting Irish vs Orange matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Notre Dame Fighting Irish-166 → -190Moved
  • Moneyline · Syracuse Orange+140 → +163Moved
  • Spread · Notre Dame Fighting Irish-3.5 (-110) → -4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Syracuse Orange+3.5 (-110) → +4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over147 (-110) → 146.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under147 (-110) → 146.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Notre Dame Fighting Irish
13-18 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 3-6-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Syracuse Orange
15-17 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-18T19:18:49.980Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-12-07Syracuse Orange 64 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish 69
  • 2024-02-24Notre Dame Fighting Irish 85 · Syracuse Orange 88
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Syracuse Orange defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 77-69

Syracuse Orange defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 77-69 on January 18, 2025, a 8-point decision in the series. Syracuse Orange's strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 44-27. Against SportsJaw's recorded Notre Dame Fighting Irish -4.5 (-110) spread, Syracuse Orange covered, while the 146 combined points finished under the recorded total of 146.5.

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Tipster picks

  • CoolioSpread · Notre Dame Fighting Irish -3.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 147 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Notre Dame Fighting Irish -3.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 147 (-110)Loss