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Pitt Panthers Poised for Victory Against Struggling Notre Dame in Basketball Matchup

In this upcoming basketball matchup, Pittsburgh will be facing off against Notre Dame on Saturday afternoon. Pitt is coming off a strong home win over Syracuse, while Notre Dame suffered a tough loss to SMU. The all-time series between the teams favors Notre Dame, but Pitt secured a win in their most recent matchup. Pittsburgh is currently favored to win with a -1.5 line. Stay tuned for our prediction on how this game will play out.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Panthers -130 | Fighting Irish +109
• Spread: Panthers -1.5 (-110) | Fighting Irish +1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 142 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 57%.

Pittsburgh vs Notre Dame Stats

Pittsburgh Panthers

Pittsburgh's basketball team secured their second straight win after a recent losing streak, overcoming an 11-point deficit to defeat Syracuse at home. The Panthers now have a 16-10 overall record and are tied for eighth in the ACC with a 7-8 conference mark. In the game against Syracuse, Pitt initially fell behind but mounted a comeback to secure the victory. Key players in the win were Zack Austin and Ishmael Leggett, who each scored 19 points. The team's offensive stats show they average 77.3 points per game, with Ishmael Leggett, Jaland Lowe, and Cameron Corhen being prominent scoring options. In terms of shooting percentages, Pitt hits 45.8% of their field goals and 78.9% of their free throws, ranking them 123rd and 12th in the nation respectively. Damian Dunn is out for the season due to an elbow injury. Defensively, Pitt allows an average of 71 points per contest and ranks 161st in the nation. Their power ranking is at 188, with the team ranked 84th in offense and 140th in defense.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Analysis

Notre Dame suffered a tough loss to SMU, marking their fifth defeat in the last six games. The Fighting Irish are currently tied for 13th in the ACC with an overall record of 11-15. In their recent game, Notre Dame struggled early and was unable to recover, ultimately falling to a 34-point deficit. Despite shooting 41.8% from the field, the team was outperformed by SMU, who shot 58.6% in the game. Braedan Shrewsberry led Notre Dame with 21 points. The team ranks 209th in scoring offense, averaging 73.2 points per game, and 185th in scoring defense, allowing 71.9 points per game. Markus Burton leads the team with 20.3 points per game. Overall, Notre Dame shoots 45.4% from the field and 36.2% from beyond the arc. They have a power ranking of 210 and are ranked 209th for offense and 158th for defense. Notre Dame also averages 35.56 rebounds per game and has a 74% free throw shooting percentage.

Pitt Panthers Poised for Victory Against Struggling Notre Dame in Basketball Matchup

Both Pitt and Notre Dame have recently faced challenges, with Pitt holding a 2-3 record in their last five games and Notre Dame at 1-4 during the same stretch. The Panthers have shown resilience with back-to-back victories, notably overcoming a 16-point deficit to defeat Syracuse. In contrast, Notre Dame suffered a significant loss to SMU in their most recent game. Their scoring options appear limited outside of the Burton/Davis/Shrewsberry trio, with Allocco potentially providing some additional depth. Despite Notre Dame's 8-5 home record this season, they have suffered three consecutive losses at home. Pitt seems poised to secure a third consecutive win, especially considering their recent performance on the road. Thus, it may be prudent to favor Pitt in this matchup.

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