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Notre Dame Fights for Win After Back to Back Losses Against Western Michigan

Game time: December 5, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Purcell Pavilion — South Bend, IN

Article updated Dec 5, 1:16 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Fighting Irish are coming off back-to-back losses, this the first game against a non-conference opponent since December of 2018. Western Michigan is winless in November

Game outlook

The Fighting Irish are coming off back-to-back losses, this the first game against a non-conference opponent since December of 2018. Western Michigan is winless in November and will be looking to avenge a 35-point loss to the Fighting Irish two years ago when they take on Notre Dame in South Bend on Tuesday night. The opening rip is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT and the betting odds have favored Notre Dame (-11) since. Will Western Michigan be able to deliver a different outcome this time or will history repeat itself?

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Broncos +475 | Fighting Irish -650

Spread: Broncos +11 (-110) | Fighting Irish -11 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 129 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Notre Dame will win straight-up is 87%.

Western Michigan Broncos

Western Michigan University has struggled this season, recording a 2-5 record overall, and 4-3 ATS. On offense, WMU averages 64.6 points per game, shooting 36.6% from the three point line and 43.3% from the field overall, with 15.4 turnovers per game. Defensively, the Broncos allow 70.3 points per game and have only held one team to under 65 points this season. With the team having a low shooting percentage from the free throw line, they will need to improve their defense and offensive production in order to carry them to victory.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Analysis

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish have a power ranking of 220 and have struggled offensively, being rated #342 for offense, averaging 61.90 points per game. Their bright spot is the defense, being rated #97, limiting opponents to an average of 66.83 points per game. Five opponents have been limited to under 70 points, with their top-10 ranked team only scoring 62 points in their last matchup. They hold opponents to 41.3% shooting and 33.8% on three-pointers. Additionally, they are 3-4 overall (3-4 ATS) and have a record of 1-0 (1-0 ATS) in their last three matchups against Western Michigan.

Notre Dame Expected to Take Advantage of WMU's Weaknesses on Tuesday

Notre Dame's defense is expected to have the advantage over Western Michigan's offense on Tuesday. While the Broncos often make shots from long range (12.5% accuracy in their last game), their free throw shooting has been below 60%. Meanwhile, Notre Dame's offense is typically considered to be weaker, yet they have achieved 70 points or more in two out of three games as the favored team. It is predicted that the Fighting Irish will hold WMU to less than 60 points, and an impressive victory for Notre Dame should follow.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Western Michigan Broncos+463 → +395Moved
  • Moneyline · Notre Dame Fighting Irish-638 → -501Moved
  • Spread · Western Michigan Broncos+11 (-110) → +9.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Notre Dame Fighting Irish-11 (-110) → -9.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over128 (-110) → 131 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under128 (-110) → 131 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Western Michigan Broncos
2-5 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
2-4 matchup record · 4-5-1 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-12-05T06:16:11.474Z). 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

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Western Michigan Broncos 86-65

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Western Michigan Broncos 86-65 on December 5, 2023, a 21-point decision in the series. Notre Dame Fighting Irish's strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 46-31. Against SportsJaw's recorded Western Michigan Broncos +9.5 (-110) spread, Notre Dame Fighting Irish covered, while the 151 combined points finished over the recorded total of 131.

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Tipster picks

  • BrycetSpread · Western Michigan Broncos +11 (-110)Loss
  • Joem81Spread · Western Michigan Broncos +11 (-110)Loss
  • SfdanSpread · Western Michigan Broncos +11 (-110)Loss
  • JoeThomasSpread · Notre Dame Fighting Irish +10.5 (-110)Win
  • MickeytSpread · Notre Dame Fighting Irish -9 (-110)Win
  • Altuve27Spread · Western Michigan Broncos +9 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Western Michigan Broncos +9.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 129 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Western Michigan Broncos +9.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 129 (-110)Win
  • CoversSpread · Western Michigan Broncos +9.5 (-110)Loss