Duke Looks to Continue Dominance Against Notre Dame in Wednesday Night Showdown
Notre Dame (7-15 SU, 11-11 ATS, 2-9 ACC) will be facing Duke (16-5 SU, 10-11 ATS, 7-3 ACC) in a basketball game scheduled for Wednesday night at 9pmET. Duke has dominated
Game outlook
Notre Dame (7-15 SU, 11-11 ATS, 2-9 ACC) will be facing Duke (16-5 SU, 10-11 ATS, 7-3 ACC) in a basketball game scheduled for Wednesday night at 9pmET. Duke has dominated their recent matchups against Notre Dame, winning three consecutive games in the series. However, the Irish have managed to cover the spread in two of the last three games against Duke. In their previous encounter on January 6, Duke emerged victorious with a 67-59 scoreline but failed to cover the 14.5-point spread. Duke is currently the favored team with the betting line opening at -16, and there has been no movement in the line since then. Mark Mitchell led Duke with an impressive performance, scoring 23 points and grabbing 14 rebounds, while Markus Burton led the Fighting Irish with 18 points.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Fighting Irish +900 | Blue Devils -1,900
Spread: Fighting Irish +16 (-110) | Blue Devils -16 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 134 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Duke will win straight-up is 95%.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Notre Dame men's basketball team, led by coach Micah Shrewsberry, has been struggling this season with a six-game losing streak and a lackluster offense. The team has been averaging only 58.1 points per game during this losing streak, with their most recent game resulting in a 70-60 loss to Pitt. Freshman point guard, Burton, has been a standout player for the Irish, consistently scoring in double figures in the last 15 games. Overall, Notre Dame ranks 167th in KenPom's rankings and 307th in Adjusted Offensive Efficiency. Defensively, the team allows an average of 65.5 points per game on 41.2% shooting. Offensively, they shoot just 40.1% from the field and 30.3% from beyond the arc. In terms of statistics, Notre Dame ranks 356th in scoring, hitting an average of 62.00 points per game, while their defense ranks 36th, allowing 65.29 points per game. The team's record stands at 7-15 and they are 11-11 against the spread this season. . @markussburton showing off his RANGE 🎯 Watch → ACCN #GoIrish ☘️ pic.twitter.com/RgNkAnkbwE