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Notre Dame Fighting Irish Look to Upset Virginia Cavaliers in ACC Rematch

Game time: January 31, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: John Paul Jones Arena — Charlottesville, VA

Article updated Jan 30, 10:15 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In an upcoming ACC clash, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-13, 10-1 ATS, 5-15 O/U) will face off against the Virginia Cavaliers (15-5, 11-8-1 ATS, 7-13 O/U). The Fighting

Game outlook

In an upcoming ACC clash, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-13, 10-1 ATS, 5-15 O/U) will face off against the Virginia Cavaliers (15-5, 11-8-1 ATS, 7-13 O/U). The Fighting Irish recently suffered a home loss to Boston College, while the Cavaliers secured a victory against Louisville. Notably, Notre Dame previously defeated Virginia with a 76-54 home win last month. Currently, Virginia is favored in the betting lines, opening at -13, with no significant movement observed.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Fighting Irish +600 | Cavaliers -950

Spread: Fighting Irish +13 (-110) | Cavaliers -13 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 114.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Virginia will win straight-up is 90%.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball team has been facing scoring issues, resulting in a four-game losing streak. They had a conference win against Virginia and an overtime win against Georgia Tech, but have not been able to secure a victory since then. In their recent games, they lost to Miami Florida and Boston College. Markus Burton has been performing well in ACC play but only scored 10 points in the last game. J.R. Konieczny has been inconsistent, shooting below 34% in three consecutive games. On the other hand, Braeden Screwsberry has scored double-digits in four of his last five games. The team's overall ranking is 165th in Ken Pomeroy's ratings, and they have struggled on the road with only one win. They have scored 59 or fewer points in three of their last four games, with an average of 62.5 points per game. Defensively, they are conceding an average of 65.3 points. In terms of offense, Notre Dame ranks 355th in scoring, shooting 40.06% from the field and 70.88% from the free-throw line. They also make an average of 29.70% of their three-pointers. On defense, they allow opponents to shoot 40.72% from the field and 73.99% from the free-throw line. They are ranked 135th in defending three-pointers. Additionally, they average 37.63 rebounds per game and have 9.74 offensive assists and 13.68 turnovers per game. Defensively, they average 11.47 defensive assists and 10.47 turnovers per game. Overall, the team has a season record of 7-13. . @LoganImes deep ball 🎯 Watch → ESPNU #GoIrish ☘️ pic.twitter.com/SmhSlbFykZ

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Virginia Cavaliers Analysis

The Virginia Cavaliers are currently seeking their fifth consecutive win in college basketball. Despite a shaky start to ACC play, they have been performing up to their potential this month. After a 2-3 record in their first five conference games, including a loss to Notre Dame, the Cavaliers have been able to secure recent wins through their strong defensive play. In their most recent games, they defeated NC State with a score of 59-53 in overtime and had a nine-point victory against Louisville on the road, improving their conference record to 6-3. They have also successfully covered the spread in three out of their last five games. There have been some notable performances from players on the team. Reece Beekman, a senior guard, has cooled down recently and only scored nine points in the last game. Although he has reached 20 points in a game this season, Beekman is known more for his playmaking and defensive skills. He has been averaging 12.9 points per game throughout the season. Isaac McKneely, a sophomore guard, has only recorded double-digit points in two of his last five games. However, he has been successful in shooting three-pointers, with an impressive 48% shooting percentage from beyond the arc. McKneely's average points per game is 11.6. Another player to highlight is Ryan Dunn, a sophomore guard, who scored 13 and 19 points in recent games. Dunn has been averaging 10.2 points per game with a 58% field goal shooting percentage. In terms of rankings, the Virginia Cavaliers are positioned 59th in Ken Pomeroy's ratings. They currently have an 11-0 record at home, with a notable win against Virginia Tech. The team plays at a slower pace and doesn't score many points, averaging 65.4 points per game, which ranks them 341st in scoring offense. However, their defense is among the best, holding opponents to only 57.7 points per game, ranking them third in the country. Further stats reveal that the Cavaliers have a power ranking of 138. Their offense is ranked 345th, scoring an average of 65.16 points per game. On the other hand, their defense is ranked 3rd, allowing an average of 57.95 points per game. Overall, the team has a record of 15-5, with an 11-8-1 ATS (Against The Spread) Smooth like Butter 🧈 #GoHoos pic.twitter.com/r3q9Jud3ZE

Notre Dame's Competitive Road Record and Strong Defense Pose a Challenge for Virginia

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have demonstrated competitiveness on the road, evidenced by their recent victory against Georgia Tech earlier this month and a narrow four-point loss to Boston College on the 15th. Notably, the Virginia Cavaliers, despite their current success, were previously defeated by the Notre Dame squad in December. In addition to their previous success against Virginia, Notre Dame's strong defense is expected to be a significant factor in this upcoming game. Currently, they are only conceding an average of 98.2 points per 100 possessions, ranking them 42nd in DI in adjusted defensive efficiency. This is a mere 5.1 points less per 100 possessions than their adversaries, the Cavaliers, who concede an average of 93.1. It is worth mentioning that Virginia has recently scored only 65 and 59 points in their respective home games.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Notre Dame Fighting Irish+600 → +650Moved
  • Moneyline · Virginia Cavaliers-950 → -1,000Moved
  • Spread · Notre Dame Fighting Irish+13 (-110) → +13.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Virginia Cavaliers-13 (-110) → -13.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over114.5 (-110) → 113.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under114.5 (-110) → 113.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Notre Dame Fighting Irish
6-13 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Virginia Cavaliers
12-5 matchup record · 4-5-1 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-31T03:15:28.668Z). 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

  • 2023-12-30Virginia Cavaliers 54 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish 76
  • 2023-02-18Notre Dame Fighting Irish 55 · Virginia Cavaliers 57
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Virginia Cavaliers defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 65-53

Virginia Cavaliers defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 65-53 on January 31, 2024, a 12-point decision in the series. Virginia Cavaliers' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 38-23. Against SportsJaw's recorded Notre Dame Fighting Irish +13.5 (-110) spread, Notre Dame Fighting Irish covered, while the 118 combined points finished over the recorded total of 113.5.

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  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • AveragejoeTotal · Under 114.5 (-110)Loss
  • MikeVargasTotal · Under 114.5 (-110)Loss
  • Teddy718Total · Under 114.5 (-110)Loss
  • GustavosintoSpread · Notre Dame Fighting Irish +13 (-110)Win
  • Josh720Spread · Virginia Cavaliers -13 (-110)Loss
  • AdrianMariucciSpread · Notre Dame Fighting Irish +13 (-110)Win
  • IrishblueSpread · Notre Dame Fighting Irish +13 (-110)Win
  • TphamSpread · Notre Dame Fighting Irish +13 (-110)Win
  • DrfeelgoodSpread · Notre Dame Fighting Irish +13 (-110)Win
  • DengWinsTotal · Over 115.5 (-110)Win
  • TweiskoffSpread · Virginia Cavaliers -13 (-110)Loss
  • JoeyBergTotal · Over 116 (-110)Win
  • Hustle$Spread · Notre Dame Fighting Irish +13 (-110)Win
  • Hustle$Total · Under 116 (-110)Loss
  • Mr_BiggsMoneyline · Virginia Cavaliers -1,000Win