Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs
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Notre Dame Seeks Redemption Against Boston College in ACC Matchup

In an upcoming ACC matchup, Notre Dame (10-13, 4-8 ACC) faces off against Boston College (10-13, 2-10 ACC) with Notre Dame looking to break a three-game losing streak. The Fighting Irish previously defeated Boston College 78-60 in their last meeting on Jan. 13. Notre Dame is currently the favorite with a betting line of -4 that has remained steady. The game is set for Wednesday night at 9pmET in Chestnut Hill. For more details on this Notre Dame vs. Boston College prediction, continue reading.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Fighting Irish -203 | Eagles +168
• Spread: Fighting Irish -4 (-110) | Eagles +4 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 137.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Notre Dame will win straight-up is 67%.

Notre Dame vs Boston College Stats

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Notre Dame has struggled in their recent games against Miami, Florida State, and Virginia Tech, resulting in three straight losses. With a record of 10-13, they are far from being considered for the NCAA Tournament. However, they have the opportunity to finish the season strong and potentially make a statement in the ACC Tournament. In their last game against Virginia Tech, they fell short despite strong performances from Markus Burton and Tae Davis. The team is currently dealing with injuries, including guard Matt Allocco being questionable due to a wrist injury. Offensively, Burton leads the team in scoring, while Davis contributes both offensively and defensively. Defensively, the team allows an average of 69.7 points per game and struggles with three-point defense. Overall, Notre Dame ranks 112th in power rankings and faces challenges in both offensive and defensive aspects of the game.

Boston College Eagles Analysis

Boston College is facing challenges in their basketball season, with a recent loss to Syracuse in triple overtime highlighting their struggles. They also suffered significant losses to Louisville, North Carolina, Virginia, Notre Dame, and Duke by wide margins. Their performance metrics, including offensive and defensive efficiency rankings, paint a picture of a team that is struggling to compete at a high level. With an average of 71.1 points per game on offense and allowing 76.6 points per game on defense, the Eagles are facing significant challenges on both ends of the court. Their shooting percentages, rebounding performance, and assist-to-turnover ratio are all areas where improvement is needed. Despite the team's efforts, their power ranking and recent performance indicate a need for improvement in their overall performance. Their upcoming matchups will be crucial in determining their season's outcome.

Boston College Basketball Struggles to Meet Expectations: Recent Games Highlight Areas of Concern

Boston College's performance on the basketball court has unfortunately fallen below expectations, as evidenced by their recent games. Despite shooting 53% from the field in their first outing, the team experienced a loss of 18 points to Notre Dame. The discrepancy in rebounding by 14 and turnovers by 16 has raised concerns, particularly as the team ranks 199th in turnovers per game. Defensively, Boston College has struggled at home, allowing opponents to shoot 46.2% from the field and 38.8% from beyond the arc. These issues have led to challenges in achieving success on the court for the team.

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