Virginia Holding 17-3 Series Lead Look to Secure Win Against Notre Dame
Virginia has a commanding 17-3 advantage in the all-time series between the teams, including a 57-55 win in the most recent meeting on February 18, 2023. Virginia comes into
Game outlook
Virginia has a commanding 17-3 advantage in the all-time series between the teams, including a 57-55 win in the most recent meeting on February 18, 2023. Virginia comes into the game off a 79-44 demolition of Morgan State as a 26.5-point favorite, while Notre Dame edges Marist 60-56 at home as a 5.5-point favorite. Saturday afternoon will witness a battle between two programs with Virginia owning the all-time series lead as they clash on the college hardwood in search of a win.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cavaliers -475 | Fighting Irish +345
Spread: Cavaliers -9.25 (-110) | Fighting Irish +9.25 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 116.25 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Virginia will win straight-up is 83%.
Virginia Cavaliers
Virginia bounced back from a loss at the hands of #23 Memphis to trounce Morgan State on Wednesday night with a strong defensive performance, resulting in a 10-2 record overall and 1-0 record in the ACC. Reece Beekman led the Cavaliers with 17 points and seven assists. Virginia stands as the #2 defensive team in the nation,Allows 37.04% of field goals, 70.39% of free throws and 27.39% of three pointers while scoring an average of 65.64 points a game.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Analysis
Notre Dame Fighting Irish currently has a power ranking of 190 and are 5-7 (5-7 ATS) overall. The team averages 62.58 points per game offense (#352 in the NCAAB) and 66.58 points per game for defense (#80). Markus Burton leads the team with 16 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game, while Tae Davis and J.R. Konieczny provide solid secondary scoring. The team shoots 39.41% from the field, 26.73% from 3-point range, and 73.02% from the free throw line. Defensively, the team allows 42.65% on field goals, 73.91% on free throws, and 33.74% on 3-pointers. They average 35.92 rebounds, 10.08 offensive assists, and 13.33 turnovers per game.