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North Carolina Tar Heels vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Purcell Pavilion — South Bend, IN

Article updated Jan 4, 1:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This Saturday's basketball matchup at Purcell Pavilion between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is expected to draw a full crowd. Both teams are

Game outlook

This Saturday's basketball matchup at Purcell Pavilion between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is expected to draw a full crowd. Both teams are looking to rebound from recent conference losses, with North Carolina holding a three-game winning streak in their head-to-head series. Despite being the betting favorite with an opening line of -6, North Carolina's current line stands at -4.5. Will the Fighting Irish be able to break UNC's winning streak in this highly anticipated game?

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Tar Heels -192 | Fighting Irish +165

Spread: Tar Heels -4.5 (-110) | Fighting Irish +4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 155.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that North Carolina will win straight-up is 66%.

North Carolina Tar Heels

North Carolina Tar Heels have a power ranking of 80, currently ranked 15 in offense and 336 in defense. They have a record of 8-6 this season. Offensively, they have a field goal percentage of 47.57%, free throw percentage of 74.30%, and three-point percentage of 31.96%. They average 38.62 rebounds per game, 14.38 offensive assists, and 11.08 turnovers. Defensively, they allow a field goal percentage of 42.92%, free throw percentage of 73.58%, and three-point percentage of 35.55%. They average 36.00 defensive rebounds, 14.08 defensive assists, and 11.92 turnovers per game.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish Analysis

The Fighting Irish men's basketball team in South Bend has a big opportunity ahead of them to bounce back from a recent loss and potentially spark their season with a win on Saturday. Despite their slow pace of play, the team's strong offense has been key to their success, shooting well from the floor, three-point range, and free throw line. However, their defense will need to step up against opponents who have scored over 80 points in recent games. Notre Dame's home-court advantage could work in their favor, especially against the Tar Heels. Key player Markus Burton is out, but the team will need to rely on their strengths to secure a victory. The Fighting Irish have a power ranking of 132 and are ranked #183 for offense and #167 for defense in the NCAA. North Carolina has struggled in recent matchups against Notre Dame, going 0-3. Overall, the Fighting Irish have solid offensive stats and will need to tighten up their defense to come out on top.

Notre Dame's Defense Key to Success Against UNC, Anticipated Offensive Explosion Expected

The Fighting Irish have been successful at limiting opponents to an average of 67.1 points per game on their home court, a major factor in their impressive 6-1 record in South Bend. Notre Dame's defensive strategy is poised to restrict UNC's offensive rebounds and three-point shooting capabilities. On the offensive end, the Fighting Irish are expected to excel, with ample opportunities for open three-point shots and free throw attempts against the Tar Heels. It is anticipated that Notre Dame will surpass the 75-point mark in this upcoming game and outperform the spread. Their strong performance on Saturday is highly likely.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · North Carolina Tar Heels-245 → -180Moved
  • Moneyline · Notre Dame Fighting Irish+198 → +155Moved
  • Spread · North Carolina Tar Heels-6 (-110) → -3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Notre Dame Fighting Irish+6 (-110) → +3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over155.5 (-110) → 155 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under155.5 (-110) → 155 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

North Carolina Tar Heels
24-8 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
13-18 matchup record · 3-6-1 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-04T06:15:35.630Z). 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

  • 2024-03-05Notre Dame Fighting Irish 51 · North Carolina Tar Heels 84
Final result

Matchup pick recap

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 74-73

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 74-73 on January 4, 2025, a 1-point decision in the series. North Carolina Tar Heels' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 39-32. Against SportsJaw's recorded North Carolina Tar Heels -3.5 (-110) spread, Notre Dame Fighting Irish covered, while the 147 combined points finished under the recorded total of 155.

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